For Patients/Families

Alopecia
Hair loss. Most newborns lose some hair in the first six months because the lanugo falls out before the mature or normal hair emerges. Infant hair loss also occurs when by the baby's scalp rubbing against the mattress. This can be avoided by change your baby's position often, washing the scalp often, and brushing the scalp with a soft hairbrush daily to stimulate hair growth. If your baby still has not grown hair by 12 months talk to Pediatrician.