Why does infant hair fall out?

Haha, babies are just preparing for their next big photoshoot! 😉 Seriously though, it's totally normal. They shed their 'baby' hair to make way for 'toddler' hair. It's like a tiny, adorable, bald reboot. Don't worry, they're not going bald permanently!

My paediatrician explained that infant hair loss is very common, often seen around 3-6 months. It's mainly due to hormonal shifts; the high pregnancy hormones in the mother's body that prevented hair fall are no longer there. Also, friction from lying on their back can cause patches. It's typically temporary, and new, stronger hair grows back.

Bete, chhote bachchon ke baal toh girte hi hain. Yeh toh niyam hai. Jis baal ke saath janam lete hain, woh gir jaate hain aur naye, mazboot baal aate hain. Hamare gaon mein toh sab kehte hain, yeh toh achhi baat hai, naye baal sundar aayenge.

It's so natural to worry when you see your baby's hair falling out, I went through that panic too! But it's actually completely normal. It's usually due to hormonal changes after birth and also from friction as they lie on their backs. It's a phase, and new hair will grow in, so try not to stress too much.