Many newborns have fur all over their body when they are first born, which is called fetal hair. Many novice mothers do not understand the function of fetal hair, so they may have the question of whether not cutting fetal hair will keep it. So what exactly is their function? Should I cut it or not? Today we will discuss this issue.
If the baby's fetal hair is not cut off, it will continue to exist, but it is not obvious, so there is no need to worry if it is not cut. Baby's fetal hair is usually referred to as hair that grows on the baby's head, forehead, cheeks, and other areas. The baby's hair actually starts to grow slowly when the baby is still in the mother's womb, and whether the baby's hair will grow again depends on their congenital condition.
In fact, the baby's fetal hair can have a certain effect on the baby. This type of fetal hair not only looks beautiful, but more importantly, it can protect the baby's head.
Usually, our human hair grows from subcutaneous hair follicles, and this is also true for newborns. Fetal hair can help block bacteria invading the baby's body and prevent hair follicles from being damaged.
So, if the mother shaves off the baby's fetal hair at will, the baby's hair follicles are very susceptible to various injuries, which is very detrimental to the baby's future hair growth and may even cause hair loss in severe cases. So, it's best for parents to wait for their baby to reach 100 days before shaving their fetal hair.
