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Can Head Be Shaved For A 3 Month Old Baby?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2015
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Question : I have a baby girl of 3 months. When can I shave her hair (Mundan)?
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Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
after 6 months

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Baby's head is very soft until 6 months. The openings on the front called fontanelle will start closing by 6 months.
It is better to wait till 6 months.
After that based on your custom you can shave the head.
No problem.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
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Can Head Be Shaved For A 3 Month Old Baby?

Brief Answer: after 6 months Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us. Baby's head is very soft until 6 months. The openings on the front called fontanelle will start closing by 6 months. It is better to wait till 6 months. After that based on your custom you can shave the head. No problem. Wishing your child good health. Regards Dr Arun