Baby hairbrush

When a child is born, there are many questions to care for him. One of the main ones - how to choose a baby comb?

Every mother cares about the health of the baby, including the hair, and the scalp. It is very important, when caring for the child's hair, not to damage the thinnest epidermis, not to carry the infection.

But combing a child needs not only grown hair. Even a little fluff requires care with a comb. Thus, there is not only bringing the hair in order, but also a head massage, and stimulation of the bulbs to the growth of hair.

A children's comb, no matter how simple this concept may seem, has many types.

First of all, they are divided by age.

Soft comb brush. These massages without teeth. They look like a clothes brush. Most often have natural bristles. But can be made from artificial. To do this, the plastic bristles must be very soft so as not to damage the epithelium. You need to use this comb from birth, even if your baby is completely bald. Massage this brush will allow the bulbs to open and stimulates hair growth.

Comb for stripping crusts. This comb is necessary for your baby if its scalp is flaky. After the applied oil, soften crusts are combed out. The teeth of this accessory are not sharp, at the ends they often have round bumps, so as not to scratch the head by accident to the kid.

When the head of hair of your offspring has grown a bit, and the scalp has become thicker, the set of combs for it should change and be replenished with new models. Selection of the type of accessories is a lot here, and it depends on the structure and length of the hair.

Here the massage brush can already be with teeth or bristles, depending on the type of hair, but the bristles should be stiffer than on an infant massage.

The frequency of the teeth of the comb for children older than one year is completely different, and it is better to have several of them in the kit for the child. With a rare arrangement of teeth is perfect for not too long curls, with frequent - will help to unravel the tips.

Choosing a comb for kids, first of all it is worth paying attention to what it is made of. Usually it is wood, plastic or metal.

• Tree. It is an eco-friendly, hypoallergenic material. When using massages and scallops from it, the hair is not electrified, the structure of the hair is not disturbed, the ends do not split. Accessories from this material have healing properties that are slightly different depending on the type of wood.

But these combs have disadvantages.

• First, they are hard to care for. The tree must be protected from drying out, otherwise it may crack. They can be washed only in cool water. Hot may cause deformation. They need to be dried well, otherwise harmful bacteria and mold can settle.
• Secondly, it is possible to prick the head of a child, or children can get hurt by them. In case of improper operation.
• Third, these combs have sharp teeth that can injure the scalp.

• Plastic. Massages and combs are also made from this material.

• Metal. Combs from this material should not be bought by children. The material itself spoils the hair. And the shape of this product is made in such a way that the child can injure itself.

• Natural bristles. Soft, great option for babies. But the naturalness of the product can cause allergies. Also, do not use it with oily hair. Not suitable for girls with thick curly curls, because they simply will not be able to comb them.

• Artificial bristle massage brush for children, it usually has bumps on the end of the teeth. It is hygienic, easy to clean, does not cause allergies, but electrifies the hair. A great option for hard, not very long hair.

For curly hair you need to have two combs. The first one is a comb with rare teeth. He will comb his hair, while maintaining the beauty of curls. The second is a massage that will help straighten the curls a little if necessary.

For rare hair that does not grow well, an excellent option would be to buy a comb with two types of bristles. Massaging the head with two kinds of teeth will help open the bulbs, and make the hair grow.

For long, thin, often confused hair, specialized comb for unraveling tangles are ideal. Their teeth are soft, different in height, and will easily tidy up your hair in the morning.

Also do not forget that the child liked the comb. Especially it begins to be important years to two. Therefore, choose beautiful hairbrushes, for example, with cartoon characters, so that the child can easily take care of the hair, and he learned to do it himself.

Many companies that produce accessories for children have in their range and combs for babies. All products of these companies are certified and suitable for a child from birth.

• Chicco Comb Set It has two attributes: a massage with natural bristles for head massage and a plastic comb for brushing crusts. The second type has at the ends of plastic balls that protect the scalp from injury. Made in blue and pink colors. Price about 700 rubles.

• Nuk set - similar to the previous sample. It has yellow, green, red and blue colors. Price about 400 rubles.

• A cheaper equivalent of the previous sets - Happy baby. An interesting design that decorates combs will appeal to both mother and baby. Price 200 rub.

• Baby nova It is also a set of two combs. But the bristles on the brush are artificial, and the comb does not have protective balls at the ends of the teeth, but they are made rounded, which is also completely safe. But there are on sale and individual combs of this manufacturer with natural bristles. Price 250 rub.

• Kurnosiki's interesting set, combs which are made in the form of animals. They will turn combing into a game element. Materials here are the same as in the previous paragraph. Price 150 rubles.

• Comb Winx from Vitek Popular with princesses. An interesting design will appeal to girls, and an ionizer built into the comb will keep your hair healthy. But the effectiveness of this device is not fully understood. Consider whether to buy it for your child. Price 1300 rubles.

• Faberlic - This is another comb for a slightly grown up princess. Made in pink, the teeth resemble curls and have a rainbow color.The comb is equipped with a mirror, and no doubt your girl will like it. Price 230 rubles.

Reviews about hairbrushes and their use for children are very different. Some people like the artificial bristles more, it combs better, some for the natural product. But everyone agrees that the main thing is that the comb should like the baby and not cause him negative.