to take baby to hairdressers?

[ihatemycat]

I'm in dire need of a hair cut, was thinking of going to Super Cuts or somewhere similar to see if I can get a quick cut. Is it madness to do this with a 5 month old in tow?

[Cantbelieveitsnotbutter]

Plan it round nap time.

[Cantbelieveitsnotbutter]

Sorry didnt mean it to be that short. It's what I did when mine was little. Up until he was about 2 1/2 he'd still have a snooze at the hairdressers! Go armed with toy in case but you should be fine.

[Sirzy]

Wait til naptime and get it done while baby sleeps in the pram

[HDee]

Yes it's madness. What are you going to do if he won't sleep, or wakes mid cut?

[ihatemycat]

Nap time sounds like a plan HDee, I have no idea what I'd do if she wakes mid cut to be honest... I think that's the bit that worries me!

[Sirzy]

If you go for a dry cut rather than any fancy styling then you will be fine

[overtheseatocalais]

I bet if she wakes up they'll be a queue of people cooing and desperate for a hold of her. In fact you could probably even get away with leaving her in the hairdressers for a couple of hours and fitting in some Christmas shopping!

[ihatemycat]

Haha overthesea that's a great idea! Think I'll risk it and take Sirzy's advice and get a swift chop rather than a full on cut and blow dry...

[EuphemiaInExcelsis]

I took DD when she was 12 days old! Luckily she slept the whole time, and cooing old ladies popped 50p pieces under her blanket.

[Makinglists]

Have always taken my two since they were babies and its always been fine - though I only have a basic wet cut - if I was having my hair coloured or something that takes a long time I don't think I would. Make sure they are not due a feed and hopefully tired and it will be fine - on the few occasions it hasn't the receptionist has always come and cooed and that has done the trick. I find the lights, sounds etc seem to entertain them so I've been lucky and got away with it. Good luck!

[Goldenjubilee10]

I always took ds when he was a baby. It was that or grow it long. Take the pram with you or car seat. It won't take that long and he won't come to any harm.

[7to25]

I have done this many times.
The White noise of the hairdryers seems to send them to sleep. If you live in Glasgow I will recommend my hairdresser, he loves babies and tells funny stories of his SAHD days.

[Flatasawitchestit]

I've taken my 9 week old twice now for foils & cut. Just sleeps and if wants a feed I tuck her under the gown!

[ihatemycat]

Well, I risked it, she was awake but happy and I now have hair that's not making me mad!
Thanks everyone!