Eyebrows are one of the few features people have that actually grow back if you remove them. It seems that we’ve all grown so accustomed to their presence on an infant’s face that we hardly ever think to raise the question, “Are babies born with eyebrows?” Most people wouldn’t give a second thought to this topic.
A mother could tell you honestly that she never noticed whether or not her child had eyebrows when she gave birth, and you probably would not question her answer. When you look at it from this perspective, it makes sense why hardly anyone has ever asked themselves whether or not babies have eyebrows when they are born.
Are Babies born with Eyebrows?
Yes, babies have eyebrows when they are born. Their eyebrows at birth may be hard to see because they are covered with lanugo, a fine hair that is present on the body of most fetuses during the last trimester of pregnancy. The eyebrows, which help frame and protect the eyes, usually start to grow in at around 3 – 4 months of age.
You will probably begin to see them come in around this age and for some babies, it may take until about 9 months for them to be clearly visible.
Why Does my Child have no Eyebrows?
Usually when children don’t grow eyebrows is because of an underlying condition that can affect the hair follicles. These conditions could be something as simple as a vitamin deficiency, or as complicated as a genetic disease. Usually, there is no need for alarm, but you should have your child see their doctor for an evaluation to make sure everything is ok.
When do babies’ Eyebrows form?
At about 2-3 months, your newborn’s hair will begin to grow and become more noticeable. This is when you may start to see baby hairs growing on your little one’s forehead, eyebrows, and even at the nape of their neck. At around 8-9 months, your baby’s hair will begin to change color into the darker pigment that they’ll have for the rest of their life.
When do babies’ Eyebrows get darker?
It’s hard to predict when the eyebrows will get darker, but it can happen anytime. It might happen within a few days after birth or a few weeks after birth. If your baby is older and his eyebrows are still very light in color, then you may want to consult your pediatrician.
There are some things that you can look for to determine if your baby’s eyebrows are getting darker. First of all, look for dark hairs on your baby’s scalp. If there are any black or brown hairs, then chances are that the eyebrows could be getting darker as well.
How to Grow Newborn Baby Eyebrows?
There are many ways how to grow baby eyebrows naturally at home. The following are some of the best ones:
1. Make use of coconut oil
Coconut oil is a natural remedy for growing baby eyebrows fast. It contains vitamin E, which is an essential component for growing and thickening hair. Besides, it nourishes the scalp and promotes the growth of eyebrows, eyelashes, and other hairs in the body.
Put a few drops of coconut oil in your palms and rub them together to warm the oil a little bit. Apply this oil to your baby’s skin and massage gently for about 20 seconds. Leave it on overnight and wash it off with water the following morning.
2. Use castor oil
Like coconut oil, castor oil contains vitamin E and fatty acids that help promote hair growth. You can use this ingredient to help grow your baby’s eyebrows fast.
Warm-up a few drops of castor oil in your palms and then apply it directly on your baby’s eyebrows using your fingertips or a cotton ball. Massage the area gently for about 30 seconds to make sure that you stimulate the blood flow to the area. Leave it on overnight so that it can be absorbed by the skin easily before you wash it off with water in the morning.
3. Olive oil
Olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamins A, D and E as well as antioxidants that work together to improve hair health and promote faster hair growth of eyebrows. The vitamin E in olive oil also helps to prevent eyebrow hair loss by stimulating blood circulation in the area around the brows.
Final Thoughts
Early on in a baby’s life, its eyebrows are not visible. The baby’s eyebrows begin to grow at around three to four months old. Newborn babies still have eyebrows even though they can’t be seen yet.
Sources
https://naturalbabylife.com/when-do-babies-grow-eyebrows/
https://www.bebeautiful.in/all-things-skin/everyday/how-to-grow-thicker-eyebrows
As a mother of four very energetic children, Emilia knows how chaotic motherhood can be. She’s learned a lot of lessons along the journey so far and loves sharing the tips & tricks she’s picked up over the years with anybody else on the same life path.
