Things You'll Need:
- Cape or towel
- Water bottle
- Comb
- Hair scissors
- Keepsake envelope or zippered storage bag
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Step 1
Select a time of day when your baby is most agreeable for having a haircut. Whether this is first thing in the morning or later in the day, make sure you avoid giving a haircut when your baby is fussy.
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Step 2
Seat your child in a high chair or booster seat and drape a cape or towel over his shoulders. If you don't have a seat, have a friend or family member hold your child in her lap. You may also consider toys or a DVD to distract him during the haircut.
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Step 3
Spray the water gently on her hair. If your child doesn't enjoy the spraying water, simply wet the comb under a faucet or spray the comb with the water bottle.
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Step 4
Comb the hair to remove any tangles. To trim the bangs, take a section of hair between two fingers, running the fingers down to the point where you would like to cut. The fingers act as a guide so that you can make a straight cut across. Continue this process with the next section of hair.
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Step 5
Talk to your child to provide gentle encouragement and positive reinforcement during the haircut.
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Step 6
Trim the hair at the back and sides of the head by using the process outlined in step 4, taking sections of wet hair and running your fingers down to guide the cutting.
