Baby Hair Care

^{If your baby has no hair...}

^{Care tip: Shampoo twice a week to avoid cradle cap -- oily, flaky patches of skin on the scalp.}  

^{Styling tip: Hats are a must to protect baby's head from the sun -- and a bonnet.}

^{If your baby has thin and wispy hair...}

^{Care tip: Comb gently and trim wisps that fall into baby's ears or eyes.}

^{If your baby has thick and curly hair...}

^{Care tip: Slather on a conditioner or baby oil after shampooing once a week if hair is very dry. Comb hair gently from roots to scalp before rinsing conditioner out.}

^{If your baby has thick and straight hair...}

^{Care tip: In some cultures, it's a tradition to shave even thick hair so it comes in healthier, but frequent haircuts can also do the trick.}

^{Whether it's thin, thick, curly, or practically non-existent, parents love to run their fingers through their baby's hair just for the pure pleasure of it. And seeing it sticking up in the morning or slick and wet in the bath is one of those wonderful little joys of parenthood. In fact, many moms put off baby's first haircut for as long as possible, because seeing those wispy little curls fall to the floor is often the first sign that babyhood is coming to an end.}