2007-01-05 14:08:22 · 16 answers · asked by kodapia 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
wash the babys head with soft wash cloth and baby soap and water. rinse then put baby oil on it , it will keep it soft. repeat daily.
2007-01-05 14:11:30 · answer #1 · answered by stefani h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandson had it rather badly. We found a special baby shampoo made for cradle cap. You put it on the baby's head and let it sit for about 15 minutes then gently comb the scalp. The crust will comb right off. It may take a take a couple applications but we found it to be the BEST way to get rid of it quickly and safely. It is called Gentle Naturals Cradle Cap Treatment and it is available at walmart/kmart etc. After gently combing out the crust, give the baby a bath and wash hair thoroughly. It works great! Best of luck!!
2007-01-05 22:19:32 · answer #2 · answered by kris_mom_of_4_girls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There have been several studies where cradle cap cleared swiftly and completely followed by the injection of biotin, either to the baby or the breastfeeding mother. In one study, injection of B-complex worked well also. Injection directly into the vein (rather than into the muscle) is recommended. Small amounts of oral biotin have not shown efficacy in a more recent trial, and many cradle cap compendia have since said that biotin supplementation is ineffective. This is not correct. Oral supplementation with liquid biotin is favored by some physicians, but a well-designed study is needed to ascertain the effective dosage in oral supplementation (if there is one) or the effect of injected biotin/B-complex in a larger sample. Biotin is a very safe vitamin with no known toxicity, and well worth trying.
A Swedish study found good results from massaging the scalp with small amounts of borage oil twice a day.
Other home remedies recommended in various alternative sources and parent forums are herbal washes (e.g burdock or chamomile), aloe gel, and tea tree oil (Melaleuca oil) shampoo. Tea tree oil and aloe can be sensitizers; any worsening should be an occasion to discontinue the remedy in question. Both remedies have been tested in medical trials and found useful.
2007-01-05 22:42:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a bad case of cradle cap you can use anti dandruff shampoo found at the pharmacy. I always had really good luck with soaking the head with baby oil for 10-20 minutes and then started lightly picking with a comb and brush and for tough spots lightly sliding my nail underneith it to get it off. Using a washcloth helps too.
2007-01-05 22:20:47 · answer #4 · answered by Tasha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are these special little brushes that are designed to message the cradle cap off of the scalp. You can use them with baby oil or while shampooing the baby's head.
2007-01-05 22:13:18 · answer #5 · answered by Angelwings 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With both of my son's I would bathe them and then while still in the bath, rub baby oil into their scalp. I would then use a soft baby brush to brush the affected area. Brush gently back and forth as well as in circular motions. This helps to loosen the dry skin (or cradle cap). It may have to be done for 1-2 weeks. I also would gently scrape the dry skin off of their scalp with my finger nail. It's easiest to do this after they have been bathed and fed and are sleeping on your lap/chest.
2007-01-05 22:16:43 · answer #6 · answered by devils'littleangel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rub baby oil on the baby's scalp, let it sit a while an then brush (gently) with a baby brush to remove the flakes.
A product that works well is Mustela's foam shampoo. It's a little pricey, but the bottle lasts a long time and smells really good. You can get it at some Bath & Body works stores and at Babies R Us.
2007-01-05 22:15:18 · answer #7 · answered by Jane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cradle Cap is a very common yet tempory condition of a new born. Use a very soft baby brush and brush baby's hair.......that can lossen the dry skin.
When you give baby a bath use the little baby soft brush to wash the hair.
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it will pass
2007-01-05 22:19:33 · answer #8 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mix baby oil and baking soda into a paste and put on your baby's head for about 15 minutes. Then take a comb and comb it out. Then wash hair as normal and it will all be gone. My Grandmother taught me that at it worked on all my kids.
2007-01-05 22:21:41 · answer #9 · answered by belle0324 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rub baby oil over the scalp, and gently brush the flakes off with a baby brush.
2007-01-05 22:10:09 · answer #10 · answered by phamy76 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put a little bit of baby oil on the baby's head or comb and gently comb through it. it won't hurt the baby and don't be alarmed if some hair comes out with it. i used this method on my daughter and it worked really well and she never showed any signs of discomfort while i was doing it. i would do it after she had a bath.
2007-01-05 22:12:48 · answer #11 · answered by beautiful 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋