Jun 07, 2022

Is a baby hair dryer worth it?

      For adults, regular high speed use of hair dryer will be easier to dry hair, blow dry hair or damage hair. If the dryer is used for a long time, it can affect health due to electromagnetic radiation. Many women wonder if they should use hair dryers for babies, especially toddlers and infants.

      In fact, there are many cases of babies being burned when their mothers accidentally use hair dryers to dry their hair. Because baby's skin and hair are still thin and sensitive, using a hair dryer on a young child can be dangerous, even if the device is turned on at a low speed or a smaller capacity is chosen. Therefore, after giving the baby a bath, the mother should gently wipe the baby's hair with a soft cotton towel and then use a baby hair dryer suitable for the baby to dry the baby's hair.

      Children's hair is more delicate than adults' hair and needs more care. When you buy a hair dryer for your child, you need to keep a few things in mind. You need to choose a hair dryer that is extremely safe to use and has a good safety rating. It also needs to be light in weight and not too hot when used. Since children's hair can easily get tangled due to their mischief, you need to make sure that the hair dryer you choose also helps to untangle the tangles.

      It's definitely okay to use children's and baby hair dryers to dry boys' and girls' hair, but whether or not you use a hair dryer to dry your baby's hair is definitely a matter of personal preference. In the case of newborns with very few braces, you can use a soft towel to dry your baby's hair after the bath. If your baby is 2 years old or older and they could benefit from a baby hair dryer, having a children's hair dryer on hand will definitely make you feel more grounded, especially on colder days.

How do I choose the right baby hair dryer?

You need to be extra careful if you are in the market for the right hair dryer for children, babies or kids. You'll come across a wide variety of baby and children's hair dryers, and choosing the right one from them can be tricky.

Low radiation

Whether you are pregnant or a baby, radiation is something you must avoid. Radiation is harmful to your baby's health, and the lower the radiation of the hair dryer you choose, the better.

Soft airflow

The higher the working power of the hair dryer, the faster it will dry your hair. However, when choosing a hair dryer for your child, you should look for one that produces a gentle airflow. Look for a hair dryer that works at around 1500W to protect your baby's sensitive scalp.

Heat setting

To protect your baby's fine hair from any damage, look for a child's hair dryer that gives off gentle heat. A mildly heated hair dryer is perfect for a child's fine hair and thin-skinned scalp. You'll want to find a hair dryer with at least two heat levels and, more ideally, an automatic shut-off protection feature when the temperature gets too high.

Weight

When you are in the market for a hair dryer for children, you will definitely want to consider choosing a light weight hair dryer for children. A heavy hair dryer will not help create a satisfying experience for you or your baby. When your child is old enough to use the hair dryer on his or her own, you don't want your child carrying something too heavy as this could lead to accidents.

Noise reduction

Noisy hair dryers are not only repulsive to babies, but noise pollution can also be damaging to their hearing and can even affect their mental development in the long run. Be sure to pick a children's hair dryer that is not too loud for the baby. Hair dryer using noise reduction technology will reduce the noise generated when blowing, thereby reducing the risk of hearing damage to the baby, while bringing a quiet, comfortable blowing experience for the baby.

Constant temperature warm air

Ordinary hair dryer blowing for a long time will accumulate heat and damage the baby's delicate hair and skin. To choose a hair dryer can be thermostatic wind, keep the temperature at about 45 degrees, blowing out the warm air soft and delicate best!

Safety child lock

With child lock design is also more important to me, the baby is in the age of curiosity to explore, always like to touch here touch there, safety lock more than one layer of protection, with more peace of mind !

How to safely blow dry children's and babies' hair?

Warning: Babies have sensitive scalps, which means extra care is needed when using hair dryers. If you blow dry your baby's hair the wrong way, their sensitive skin can easily be burned by the heat emitted by the hair dryer.

To ensure optimal safety, here's how to properly blow dry your baby's hair.

Step 1. Use a hair dryer designed for children

Generally, hair dryers designed for adults produce air currents that are too strong or blow out too much heat for children and babies to tolerate. It is recommended that children and infants use a child hair dryer in all cases.

Step 2. Set the hair dryer to the right temperature

Be sure to blow dry your baby's hair at a low temperature to avoid burning your baby's sensitive skin. We strongly recommend testing the temperature of your skin before applying the airflow to baby boy or baby girl. And be sure to avoid sudden temperature changes, as it can damage your baby's fine hair and hurt your baby's sensitive skin.

Step 3. keep baby's hair and hair dryer at a proper distance

It is crucial that you keep the hair dryer at least 12 inches away from your baby's head. If you place the hair dryer too close to your child, your baby is likely to feel uncomfortable with such a strong airflow and loud noise.

Notes for using a hair dryer:

  1. Dry wet hair before drying to avoid sudden changes in temperature, resulting in hair damage
  2. About 57 degrees Celsius low temperature blow-drying, to avoid damage to the hair
  3. Blow-drying hair when constantly moving the hair dryer
  4. Should choose the type of dryer with cooling function
  5. The use of styling dryer
  6. Use the correct voltage and follow the instruction manual
  7. Do not put the running hair dryer on paper, notebook, newspaper, cloth and other flammable items.
 
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