My baby has so little hair on his head. I see other babies with a head full of thick hair but it has been 6 months and my baby is still almost bald. Will she ever grow her hair?

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Most babies are born with little or no hair on their heads, although some do arrive with a full head of locks -- it is different for all babies. Any hair that does come with the baby at birth or hair that grow soon after, will end up falling out anyway. This is not a cause for concern but rather a normal process. Baby hair falls out to make way for the mature hair. Both baby hair and mature hair grow in at different rates, but you can usually expect mature hair to start growing in at around 6 months of age. Feed baby on a flexible schedule to ensure that baby gets the necessary vitamins and minerals for healthy hair growth. Thiamine, or vitamin B-1, helps convert food into energy that is needed for healthy skin and hair. Biotin, or vitamin B-7, is also important to the hair growth cycle. In addition, vitamin A helps the production and regulation of hormones, which can influence hair growth in babies. Ask your doctor if you or your baby needs supplements as they relate to breast- or formula-feeding routines and your baby's nutrition. On a personal note, I was without hair or had very little up till 1.5 years. My hair started growing at a rapid pace soon after and I had a head full of thick hair. Don't worry about it ☺ http://www.livestrong.com/article/259623-when-does-hair-growth-start-in-babies/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/275007-how-to-make-a-babys-hair-grow-faster/

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