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how do you cut 2yr olds hair?

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HeartShapedSaw · 09/02/2013 08:42

DS is 2.7, he will not let me cut his hair at all. I have once managed to give him a little trim but I had to chase him round the house and I was terrified I would hurt him with the scissors because he was thrashing around!

His hair is a mess, its kind of wavy so he looks dishevelled all the time and unkempt.. I know its not that much of a big deal that he looks messy but surely other people can cut their child's hair?

I dont want to pin him down and force him because that seems pretty cruel for something so superficial.

I was cutting my dad's hair with clippers and DS seemed willing to let me do his, but as soon as they touched his head he freaked out..

Any tips? Should I just force him?

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OohMrDarcy · 09/02/2013 08:49

put favourite program or film on, sit him in front of you with teddy and snip away

that's what I did when mine were smaller. now we go to childrens hairdresser with fun seats and DVD players!

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pansyflimflam · 09/02/2013 08:53

My two year old has a haircut like he-man from the 80's. He has long blond hair but a 'fringe'. I cut it during a nap..... his not mine obviously.

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HeartShapedSaw · 09/02/2013 08:56

Haha mine has a beatles style cut..

I tried the tv thing, he just swishes his head into the blade of the scissors when he realises what im doing..

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ilovepowerhoop · 09/02/2013 08:56

go to the barbers? When they are that age they let me sit with ds on my lap while they cut his hair

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iliketea · 09/02/2013 09:00

At hairdressers, on my knee with ipod (downloaded some nursery rhyme videos) and she keeps still.

At nursery, if the hairdresser comes, they use a dvd to get cuttee to sit still.

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HeartShapedSaw · 09/02/2013 12:59

I just took him to the barbers and he was an absolute angel! Who knew? Lol.

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HeartShapedSaw · 09/02/2013 13:00

I just took him to the barbers and he was an absolute angel! Who knew? Lol.

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IrnBruTheNoo · 09/02/2013 17:29

I take my two boys to the barbers. Never had any issues with them not sitting still. The eldest has set a good example to the youngest and it's never a problem. I'd be crap at cutting their hair!

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raisah · 10/02/2013 06:10

My DS has ASD so cutting his hair is challenging. I cut it while he is asleep. I wait until he is 30-40 mins into his sleep & then snip away. It usually takes 30 mins and I do it over 2 days depending on which side he sleeps on. Don't force him as you will make him even more scared.