#AskTheExpert Hi Dr.
my daughter is 5 months old. my concern is her hair loss. i am using himalaya shampoo for head bath daily and coconut oil for massage. is it because of giving head bath daily ? how many time should i give head bath in a week?

also, from last month in the night she sleep on her tummy and she keeps on moving whole night i mean not sound sleep she is taking. she is on bf and her weight is 6.5 kg. should i allow her to sleep on tummy ? I keep turning her on her back and she end up crying please advice

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#AskTheExpert Hi Dr. 
my daughter is 5 months old. my concern is her hair loss. i am using himalaya shampoo for head bath daily and coconut oil for massage. is it because of giving head bath daily ? how many time should i give head bath in a week?

also, from last month in the night she sleep on her tummy and she keeps on moving whole night i mean not sound sleep she is taking. she is on bf and her weight is 6.5 kg. should i allow her to sleep on tummy ? I keep turning her on her back and she end up crying please advice

Accepted Answer

2.your child may feel colic /gas problem.
so please burp your baby well
give Massage to your child daily
give Massage on stomach in clock wise direction with firm hands
move your child legs in cycling motions
as you are nursing mother, eat easy to digest food
dress your child in weather appropriate clothes
maintain good hygiene

Accepted Answer

hi
1.don't worry hair fall is normal
your baby will regain his or her hair after age of 6 or 12 months
apply coconut oil daily on your child hair
wash your child's hair on alternate days or twice in a week.
provide apt sun light at least 20 minutes a day
maintain good hygiene