Shaving the newborn's head if it is a girl

Question
Is it permissible to shave the head of a female newborn and donate her hair? If the answer is yes, how much should we donate?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: It is recommended to shave the boy's head and give in charity the weight of his hair in gold, and God knows best.
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