Is it normal that my babys hair is falling out at 3 months?
On One Hand: Natural LossWithin a few months of birth, your baby’s hair undergoes dramatic changes. It can change color, change texture and thin out considerably. It is not uncommon for babies to lose all of the hair they were born with by three months of age. Be forewarned: When the hair does grow back, it may look nothing like the hair that your baby was born with.On the Other: Friction LossSome babies keep most of their hair, but develop bald spots. These spots are most common on the back of the head where the head rubs against the mattress, car seat, stroller and carrier. This type of loss is attributed to friction. The hair will grow back once the source of friction has been eliminated.Bottom LineIt is normal for your baby’s hair to fall out. In fact, you can expect many changes in the first six months to a year of your baby’s life. Most changes are hormonal, but some are environmental as is the case with friction loss.
