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2026-02-18 05:19:06
Can I shave my babies head? She is just 4 months old and can't even sit properly. This just for cultural purposes
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact number: 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

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Get done by 1.5 to 2 years as frontal soft part (AF) gets closed by that time

Answered2026-02-18 17:45:05

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Why taking risk , in head two holes (soft parts ) are there , max try to avoid risk
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If mandatory- do with very careful

Answered2026-02-18 13:39:49

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Ya you can but please follow proper asepsis

Answered2026-02-18 12:13:27

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Better not to shave

Answered2026-02-24 12:50:43

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Avoid for now, you can do after 1.5 years

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You can do after 2 years of age.Let the fontanelle (soft head opening part on skull) get fused properly to avoid injury to it

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Better option is once soft spots closed completes means atleast 1 yr If u want shave now itself you need to be very cautious while shaving not to  press on Soft spots

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As 4 months baby’s anterior and posterior fontanelles are open ,so very carefully and if possible avoid doing that ,if required be gentle.

Answered2026-02-18 12:26:56

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