It is normal for newborn's to loss their hair. I know it because I have seen my nieces and nephews before. May be for some first time moms like me, they will be scared or surprise when this happen to their baby but just so you know mommy's, it is normal so you have nothing to worry about. These are the explanations why it happens to newborn's:
Newborn hair loss is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about. Babies often lose their hair during the first six months. This kind of hair loss is called telogen effluvium.
Here's why it happens: Hair has a growth stage and a resting stage. The growth stage lasts about three years, and the resting stage lasts about three months (although anywhere from one to six months is normal). During the resting stage, the hair remains in the follicle until the new hair starts coming in.
About 5 to 15 % of hair on the scalp is usually in the resting phase at any one time, but stress, fever, or a hormonal change can cause a large number of hairs to stop growing all at once. The shedding begins when the next growth stage starts up about three months later.
A newborn's hormone levels drop right after birth, which can cause her to lose the hair she was born with. (New moms often lose large amounts of hair for the same reason.)No wonder why I am losing lots of hair lately. It's new to me and I've never heard before.
Parents are sometimes surprised to discover that when a baby grows a new head of hair it's a completely different color and texture than what he was born with. Almost immediately after birth, though, it started falling out. The hair that replaced it is a beautiful color."
If you notice that your baby has bald patches, observe the way he sits and sleeps. If he always sleeps in the same position or tends to sit with the back of his head against a baby seat, he may lose hair in that area. He may also develop a bald spot if he rubs his head against his mattress.
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