In Jainism, baby mundan is generally understood as a family ritual, not a core religious requirement.

Jain perspective

• Jain Dharma does not make mundan compulsory for a child.
• Some Jain families perform it as a customary tradition for cleanliness, symbolism, or family culture.
• If done, it should be done with ahimsa, simplicity, and restraint.
• The focus in Jain life is on soul purity, right conduct, and non-violence, not on external rites.

Spiritual view

If a Jain family chooses to do mundan:

• keep it simple
• avoid wasteful celebration
• avoid harm or cruelty in any form
• maintain satvik and peaceful intention

Important point

Mundan has no special religious necessity in Jainism like some other traditions may give it. In Jain practice, inner purity is more important than ritual appearance.

If you want, I can also explain whether Jain scriptures mention child hair-cutting rituals in a simple way.