For parents, a baby's first haircut is often sentimental. But a 1-year-old is likely to greet it with suspicion and resistance. "Many toddlers still have stranger anxiety and are wary of new experiences," says Steven Reznick, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. "They want to know: 'What's going to happen to me? Who is that person?'" The good news is that by anticipating the trouble spots and planning ahead, you can make the first haircut a memorable milestone.
Four easy steps to prevent your toddler's first trim from becoming a hair-raising event.
By Ann Colin Herbst
Four easy steps to prevent your toddler's first trim from becoming a hair-raising event.
By Ann Colin Herbst
