Baby's First Haircut

Here are some tips from American Baby magazine to help your little one cope with his first haircut from a stranger.

• Let him sit on your lap while you get your hair cut first.
• Avoid using the word “cut.” Instead, say things like “Look how nicely she’s fixing Mommy’s hair.”
• Play hair styling games at home. Use a hair dryer and drape a towel around him for a cape.
• Find a salon that specializes in cutting kids’ hair. The stylists will be patient and quick.
• Schedule his appointment for after a nap or another time when he’s on his best behavior.