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Infant feeding

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Would it be wierd to ask a hairdresser to cut my hair at home whilst I breastfed?

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hattyyellow · 04/02/2009 10:49

Would welcome any thoughts. DD3 is 6 weeks and breastfeeding lots and lots.

I have a family party next week and it would really cheer me up to have a haircut, my hair always grows like mad after pregnancy (i long for falling out hair!) and it looks like I've been dragged through a hedge backwards.

However, DD isn't keen on napping during the day unless she is being pushed in a pram or driven around and I don't have anyone who can do this for me during the day for long enough to go to a salon as we live rurally.

There's a mobile hairdresser in a nearby village who does home visits and I thought it'd be much more relaxing to have my hair done at home.

However, if the hairdresser (I've never met her) would feel uncomfortable cutting my hair whilst I breastfed I don't want to make her feel awkward by asking. It's fairly likely I would need to feed whilst she was here.

Such a trivial question in the grand scheme of things - but any thoughts welcomed!

I imagine bits of hair falling on DD's babygro probably wouldn't be the end of the world as I'd cover her up with muslins - it's normally stray bits of rice and pasta falling on her while I'm trying to eat and feed!

Am still in babyfugged head stage so if this is a crazy idea please do tell me gently.

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4andnotout · 04/02/2009 10:50

I have had my haicut whilst bfing, it isn't crazy at all!

4andnotout · 04/02/2009 10:51

im bfing now so please excuse spelling

belgo · 04/02/2009 10:51

I'm sure it will be fine - what a good idea! I would be very very surprised if she felt uncomfortable, I'm sure it can't be the first time she's cut someone's hair in thi situation.

traceybath · 04/02/2009 10:52

I'm not sure. And i don't say that because i think she'd be embarrassed or awkward about breastfeeding but more that good hairdressers are normally quite fussy about the position you're in when they cut your hair - you know, no crossed legs, straight on, head down etc.

Can your DH be there so he could hold your baby for the half an hour it would take to do your hair?

AliceTheCamelHasGotTheHump · 04/02/2009 10:53

Not crazy at all, but would depend entirely on the hairdresser. I have often sat in my local salon bfing ds while my hairdresser cut my hair, but I know her well and know she doesn't mind in the least because she's pro-breastfeeding and pro-happy customers.

The only reason your hairdresser might object is if she's a weirdy who is icky about breastfeeding generally. You do get some people who are. Chances are she's not one of them though, so ask away. It's not a big ask.

ForeverOptimistic · 04/02/2009 10:55

I agree with traceybath. I'm sure she wouldn't be embrassed but practically it might be difficult as you have sit in a certain position and one wrong move and you could end up with the haircut from hell. It is also difficult to predict how a baby will be she might be unsettled and need to be walked up and down. It would be offputting for the hairdresser if you have to keep getting up and down.

Belgianchocolates · 04/02/2009 10:58

not crazy, but I have visions of baby being covered in bits of cut off hair, a bit like the time I learnt not to eat jam doughnuts while bf with my dd. I suppose the hairdresser's big cape thing should sort that out though.

helips · 04/02/2009 11:31

I have breast fed whilst having my hair cut, but then my hairdresser is also a good friend of mine! Why don't you mention it to your hairdresser when you make the appointment, I'm sure she wouldn't mind...

lou222 · 04/02/2009 19:24

i did it and didn't even think to ask and wouldn't expect to. rather that than a screaming baby. they offer you drinks your just offering your baby a drink

domesticslattern · 04/02/2009 19:31

I would ask her, it's unlikely that she will say no. If it would cheer you up then I really think you should go ahead and not get put off by what she might/ might not think. Everyone with a 6 week old deserves to be pampered!

I have bf in not the same situation but a similar one (chap from Moben doing the hard sell on a kitchen); just said "you don't mind if I ...? do you?" and of course he says "no", might be polite and horrified inside but he was far too professional to show it. You're a paying customer after all (and maybe one who gives a good tip?). Enjoy your party!

fledtoscotland · 04/02/2009 22:09

i go to the hairdressers with DS2 (took DS1 when he was little too). have BF there and no-one batted an eyelid. the girls took it in turns to cuddle DS2 whilst i was having my hair washed. why not treat yourself to a salon haircut. you never know -you may even get a hot cup of tea (total luxury in my world)

Littlefish · 04/02/2009 22:13

My dsis breastfed her twins in quick succession whilst having her haircut. She just tucked them under the gown thingy to stop them getting hairy!

geordieminx · 04/02/2009 22:20

I'm sure it will be fine, and really if she comes and the baby needs feeding what is she going to do? Say "well actually I dont want you to feed her, if you do I'll stop cutting your hair"

Wors case she might find it "weird" , and if you ring her again she will be "busy" but thats not the end of the world is it?

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hattyyellow · 05/02/2009 13:05

Thanks all, this is really reassuring! I think I will phone and sound her out - DD might randomly decide to sleep, but hopefully it will be okay.

As you say what's the worst that can happen?

Very excited about the thought of looking half glamorous for once!

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mawbroon · 05/02/2009 14:48

You know, I don't think i would even ask in advance.

It's your home and your baby. It's her problem if she has a problem IYSWIM.

My ds would have slept through it all I reckon. We had a home hairdresser too when he was wee and as far as I can remember, he was always asleep when she came. [pure good luck]

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