Children's comb

When a child is born, there are many questions about caring for him. One of the main ones - how to choose a children's comb?

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

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

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 are like a clothes brush. Most often they have natural bristles. But they can also be made of artificial. To do this, the plastic bristles must be very soft so as not to damage the epithelium. You need to use such a comb from birth, even if your baby is completely bald. Massage with this brush will allow the bulbs to open up and stimulate hair growth.

Comb for combing crusts. This comb is necessary for your baby if his scalp is flaky. After the applied oil, softened crusts are combed out. The teeth of this accessory are not sharp, they often have round bumps at the ends so as not to accidentally scratch the baby's head.

When your child's hair has grown a little, and the scalp has become thicker, the set of combs for him should change and be replenished with new models. There is a lot of selection of the type of accessories here, and it depends on the structure and length of the hair.

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

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

When choosing a comb for babies, first of all, you should pay attention to what it is made of. Usually it is wood, plastic or metal.

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

But these combs also have disadvantages.

• First, they are hard to take care of. The tree must be protected from overdrying, otherwise it may crack. They can only be washed in cold water. Hot may cause deformation. They need to be dried well, otherwise harmful bacteria and mold can settle.
• Secondly, you can splinter the child's head, or children may get hurt by them. When used incorrectly.
• Thirdly, these combs have sharp teeth that can injure the scalp.

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

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

• Natural bristle. Soft, great for babies. But the naturalness of the product can cause allergies. Also, don't use it on oily hair. Not suitable for girls with thick curly curls, as they simply cannot comb them properly.

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

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

For sparse hair that does not grow well, a comb with two types of bristles is an excellent option. Massaging the head with two types of prongs will help open the bulbs and make the hair grow.

For long, thin, often tangled hair, specialized combs for untangling tangles are ideal. Their teeth are soft, different in height, and will easily put your hair in order in the morning.

Also, do not forget that the child likes the comb. This is especially important at the age of two. Therefore, choose beautiful combs, for example, with cartoon characters, so that the child makes it easier to take care of his hair and learn to do it himself.

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

• Chicco comb set has two attributes: a massager with natural bristles for head massage and a plastic comb for combing out crusts. The second type has plastic balls at the ends that protect the scalp from injury. Made in blue and pink colors. The price is about 700 rubles.

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

• Cheaper analogue of the previous sets - happy baby. An interesting design that adorns the combs will appeal to both mom and baby. Price 200 rubles.

• Baby Nova 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 quite safe. But there are also separate combs of this manufacturer with natural bristles on sale. Price 250 rubles.

• Interesting set of Kurnosiki, whose combs are made in the form of animals. They will turn combing into an element of the game. The materials here are the same as in the previous paragraph. Price 150 rubles.

• Winx hairbrush by Vitek popular with princesses. Girls will love the interesting design, and the ionizer built into the comb will keep your hair healthy. But the effectiveness of this device has not been fully studied. Consider whether it is worth buying it for your child. Price 1300 rubles.

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

Reviews of combs and their use for children are very different. Some people like artificial bristles more, they comb better, some prefer a natural product. But everyone agrees that the main thing is that the baby likes the comb and does not cause him negativity.