howdy how are ya?  i have five children and i know wih my three year old when he was that age my daughter gave him some headphones with kids songs that he like and it worked a treat

the first hair cut for my 3 children who are 4, 2 and 1 were all very good. it s the ones that follow that are horrible. try make it fun or keep them occupied   but if your child is anything like mine, nothing will work. the scissors scare them and i also think there reaction has alot to do with a stranger standing near them.   maybe take your baby with you a few times to see your hair being cut first. hope all goes well

Hi there. I always took my son's favourite toys with us. Great way to keep them occupied. Hope this helps

keep a little hair in an envelope for memories

The only thing I can say is leave a nice tip.. :)

Good luck... Oh and if you child is rather persistant in not having their hair cut, tell the hairdresser to try not to stand to close to the feet... My  son kicked the man in the ummmmmmmmssss...   But I tipped nicely.. :)

Honestly I wish I could tell you a great way to deal with it, and once I find it I will...  Good luck...

I am so scared to take him to the dentist.

i cut my sons hair myself when he came for acsess. he is just a tad older than your child. he did really well i sat him down with some blocks on his chair and afterwards he got a treat

Hi I remember when my children first had their hair cut and even though I was so excitted about them getting it done, I was also worried about if they would sit still, would they scream or cry and make it the worst experience ever, but to my suprise each time they were very good, a few times the hair dresser had to say put your head up, or turn your head. So I pray that you experience a happy moment, and dont forget to take some photos.

Good luck and have fun!   It can be a great experience - the hairdressers always have mirrors and who doesn't like to look into a mirror!   If your little ray of sunshine gets restless you could try one parent facing the child and standing by the mirror and the other behind the child (so they see them in the mirror).   You have both of you there so he will have ooddles to spoil him and be attentive.   

Hairdressers are also pretty ingenious when it comes to babies and toddlers, I have four children and my nearly 10 year old has long hair and disabilities.   Her uncontrollable muscle spasms make haircuts interesting and she is a real wriggler - but we haven't had an accident yet and we still have both ears after many a hair cut.     You're little fella will probably enjoy it and maybe decide what you are going to do to celebrate BEFORE you go in so you can keep reminding him thats next - eg go for a celebration park play, or ice cream/lollipop, for such a huge milestone!  If he likes his photo taken - takes loads while you're having the hair cut and that might help any restlessness. This can be a good opportunity to find some ways that will help you with future visits like the dentist, eye & hearing tests etc.

You know your son and you know what he likes and what he fears, keep him as involved as possible and try to enjoy.   Have a top weekend. MP

I would ring the hairdressers and ask if they have a mini DVD player, or if you have one than take that one with his favourite show. There are a few that do where I live and they make it so much easier.

Good luck I hope H behaves for you all......LOL

xxxx