Baby's first hair cut!

I get lots of comments about the Bear's fine golden curls. Due to a spectacular amount of cradle cap in his first few months, he's held on to the follicles he was born with. He has beautiful hair, but after ten months of growth even I had to admit he might be in need of a trim.

We took a trip to Salon Junior in Pontcanna. The salon is in the basement of a florist, and we had to wait in the back of the shop while another customer finished. Once downstairs, the Bear was placed in a very high swivel chair, which looked precarious but was actually fine (although I kept my hand on him at all times). Rachel, the hairdresser, listened to our style requests and was very laid back about us taking photos and keeping a lock of his baby hair. She had a DVD player opposite the chair, plus plenty of toys to play with, and a small aquarium, all of which help keep the little clients distracted. He even got a certificate ("My first haircut"!) and a sticker for being such a good boy.

The cut cost £10 - expensive for a 20 minute hair cut, but a lovely experience, and it was great to go to someone who specialises in cutting very young children's hair, with no tears or stress.