When I first started combing Venus out, she wasn't too happy about it. But I kept doing it, EVERY night, about the same time. She's so used to it now, she falls asleep in my lap while I'm dematting her every night. She's just 5 months old too.
She gets so matted so fast. I use a comb, that has 2 sides to it. First I section one part off, and work on sections at a time. I use the wide end to start each part off, then over to the smaller side of the teeth. I start on the tips, then work my way to her skin.
Each night, I still find mats. I put a drop or 2 of cowboy magic on the mats, and they come right out.
Seems for me, working sections is the easiest way for me. Lot easier than trying one whole side of mats at a time!
Have to get your baby used to being "groomed" each night. Like anything else, be consistant on this. I got Venus at 10 weeks, and been doing this ever since. Her hair is pretty long now too.
Good luck, and let us know what you use, and how you like it. |