Baby's first haircut: a calm, tear-free guide for parents
When to do your baby's first haircut, how to prepare, and how to pick a kids hairdresser.
When should a baby get their first haircut?
Most children get their first haircut between 12 and 24 months, usually when hair starts falling into the eyes. There is no medical reason to cut earlier.
How to prepare your child
Play 'hairdresser' at home with a comb and spray bottle, read a picture book about haircuts, and book a morning slot after a nap and a snack.
Why choose a kids hairdresser?
Specialized kids salons use fun chairs, cartoons, quiet clippers and stylists trained to work with wriggly toddlers — so the cut is quicker and calmer.
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Many kids salons use TinyTrims so parents can pick a stylist and time online and add notes like 'scared of clippers' before arriving.
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