A common cause for baby bald spots is the time babies spend on their backs. While they’re laying down, their delicate head (and hair) is constantly rubbing on the sheet of their mattress or bassinet. This then causes their fine hair to be broken off or pulled out by the constant friction.
Read on to discover our tried, tested and trusted techniques. Whether you’re looking for help with baby bald spots, hair thinning or hair fall, we can show you how to prevent baby bald spots, encourage re-growth and give your baby's hair the best starting care!
1. Switch to silk to help prevent baby hair loss
Silky Tots 100% Mulberry Silk helps to reduce and prevent baby bald spots by reducing the friction on baby’s head (when compared to ordinary cotton sheets). This friction is the main culprit for the matting, knotting, frizz and rubbing out of delicate hair.
Silk creates a luxurious, liquid smooth environment for baby's hair to grow as well as being naturally breathable, hypoallergenic and uninhabitable by dust-mites; perfect for eczema, asthma and allergies.
Designed exclusively for babies, our Silk Cot and Bassinet Sheets and Sleeves have been created specifically for preventing bald patches and promoting hair growth. All our products are are made from 22 momme 100% Mulberry silk and have been tested and certified under OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 to be non-toxic and free from harmful dyes and chemicals.
Silky Tots really is, the gentle way to sleep.
"My baby girl was getting a lot of matting in her hair which lead to a bald spot, as well has regularly having to cut knots out. Since using the silk sleeve we’ve had no knots at all and her hair is getting thicker at the back. I’ve recommended it to all my mum friends!"
Nadine T.
What to do if baby has a bald spot already?
Sleeping on silk allows the baby's new hair to come through much quicker than sleeping on cotton or bamboo sheets, reducing friction, silk protects the new hairs and encourages regrowth.
2. Brush before bed
Gently brushing baby’s hair before bed minimises the knots that turn into matts and eventually rub off (creating bald patches) while baby is sleeping. If you can make sure there are no knots present before baby nods off, then you are one step ahead of the game!
3. Swap the sleeping side
If you’ve established a sleep routine, chances are you’re placing baby at the same end of the cot each time you put them down to sleep. This means they will tend to turn and rest their head in one direction more the other (especially if one side of the cot is against a wall) meaning pressure on the hair and skin is not distributed evenly, leaving your babe with bald patches and flat spots.
Try alternating the end of the cot you place baby’s feet to even things up!
4. Avoid chemicals
Try to avoid washing baby’s hair too often. Even if you’re bathing daily, you don’t need to wash baby’s hair daily. You might want to re-think the baby shampoo and conditioner too... Baby’s hair doesn’t need shampoo or conditioner as it is perfectly capable of self-cleaning. Rinsing with water is a much better option as it won’t strip natural oils from the hair, keeping hair follicles moisturised and therefore less susceptible to knotting and breakage.
Baby’s skin is also 30% thinner than adult skin, meaning it is much more permeable and susceptible to harsh chemicals.
5. Encourage tummy time
As well as encouraging a healthy neck strength and muscular development, more time spent on baby’s tummy will help to reduce the amount of time she spends on her back and pressing her head into the surface below.
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Baby bald spots are really common.
We created our range of silk products to give parents the reassurance that they can do something about the bald spot, rather than accepting it as a part of life.
By making a few adjustments to your daily routine and by adding in silk sheets, you can protect your baby’s delicate hair.
