On Tik Tok, the mom of a baby started a debate. Her son developed a lot of hair after taking medication: should she shave him or not?
Depending on the baby, the amount of hair that is on their head varies from one to three times. Some have it from birth, others take several months to have full hair. On Tik Tok, Bri Shelby, mum of a few months old baby, showed internet users that the amount of hair on her son’s head is one thing, but the hairs covering his arms and legs are truly impressive. ..
Posted on July 14, her first video showed her baby’s hair. “When your baby gets hairy because he has to take medicine”, she wrote. Viewed more than 80 million times, Internet users overwhelmed it with questions: “why is he like that?”, “what drugs did he take?” …
Read also: No one comes to their son’s birthday, this mom shares her sadness on video
In a second video, Bri explained that her son developed this hair after taking medication for congenital hyperinsulinism.
Shave it or not?
Although more concerned about the state of health of her son, who was still hospitalized for more than two months due to his illness, the mother seems to be perplexed by a question: should she shave her baby or not. ? Undecided, she asked the question directly to Internet users. Their responses have been mixed. “No, it will itch and be uncomfortable when it grows back, the baby is fine like that”, wrote a commentator. Another wrote: “I don’t think you should. In your place, I would be afraid to make the situation worse, but maybe ask the doctor.” Another, more categorical exclaimed: “Please don’t shave a baby! Possible infection for what? A standard of beauty? It’s just hair and that’s normal. “
To read also: “I am beautiful even without my teeth”: this mother lost her teeth during her pregnancies
Against all expectations, all Internet users were not against the idea of Bri shaving her baby.
“Just use Nair, it’s harmless”, advised a person. Another just said “Yes”. If the decision is up to the parents of the little boy, it seems they have not taken the plunge.
In a video posted on August 16, Bri dances with her baby and writes: “When you don’t care what people say about your hairy body”… and she is absolutely right!