Are there any home remedies that cure infant cradle cap?

Answer 1

just leave it alone it will go away on it's own! it bothers the parents more then the baby, deal with it thats what i did.

Answer 2

We had cradle cap really bad and we tried everything that was suggested. The only thing that helped was using extra virgin olive oil and massaging it into the scalp. We put it on her head in the morning and before she went to bed. We also reduced the number of times that we washed her head to 2-3 times a week instead of everyday.

Just remember that you need to give it time. On most babies cradle cap usually goes away after they are 3-6 months. Tori's cleared up around 4 months.

Answer 3

Both of my children had cradles cap. I put baby oil on my sons head before his bath and then brushed it out with a soft baby brush at the end of his bathtime. It took two days to come fully out and never reappeared. With my daughter, I let it stay because I was worried that brushing it out would make her hair fall out (like a sleep spot). I know that's a silly reason, but the doctor told me it doesn't bother the baby for it to be there, parents just don't like it because of the way it looks. It goes away on its own if left untreated. My daughter is now 9 months and it is almost completely gone.

Answer 4

I don't know of any home remedies. However, I do know a little about baby care products. Research your baby care products before you use them as infant skin is extremely sensitive. Many baby care products (including lotions) contain irritating ingredients such as fragrance and mineral oil, the molecular structure of which is too large to penetrate the pores of our skin, sitting on the top layer like saran wrap. These products get wiped off over time and give little to no benefit but rather a temporary feeling of softness. Baby's need water based product that will penetrate their skin and deeply condition and hydrate with the proper ingredients. Arbonne has a great baby care line that is botanically-based and pH correct, pediatrician and dermatologist tested, non-sensitizing, non-irritating, and formulated without nut oils. They are formulated with natural ingredients like oat flour which is an emollient and an emulsifier. It’s highly absorbent and hypoallergenic. Oat flour helps to soothe and soften dry, itchy and sensitive skin. I think that it's best to try a product first to ensure that's it's beneficial before spending your money. If you're interested in trying a free sample, I'll be happy to send you one.

Answer 5

Rinse the scalp really well with warm water. Gently massage the cradle cap off, or at least as much will come off. If there is no broken skin consider a small amount of vinegar in the water as this will help kill fungus (which is sometimes the cause). After gently drying the scalp massage in olive oil. It should be gone in a few days.

Keep the scalp moisturized and it will likely not come back, unless it is fungal. Many times, particularly in winter, it is just dryness and irritation. Always be sure to rinse all soap off.

Answer 6

Leaving lotion or baby oil on it can make it worse. You can put some oil on it and then use a SOFT brush to gently brush the flakes off, just be sure to wash it off with gentle baby soap. Cradle cap make look bad, but it doesn't bother the baby. Use a gentle baby shampoo to wash the baby's head, and then dry it well. Don't put anything on it. Please don't "scrape" at the flakes either, that can irritate the baby's scalp and cause an infection.

Answer 7

K everyone says babyoil...and it works...but then you have this oily baby that has to go back into the bath...

What I prefer is baby lotion and a little baby hair brush.

I just lotioned my sons head and then used one of those stiff little baby brushes and a wash cloth to get off all the cradle cap

Worked like a charm...and no slimy baby afterwards...lol

It's never come back by the way...

I lotion him all up after every bath...including his noggin! No more cradle cap! :)

Answer 8

Olive oil works great. I used it all the time for cradle cap and all skin peelings. It is all natural and will not irritate baby's skin. Just rub olive oil and comb the flakes out then shampoo like normal. I used to use olive oil on all the flakiness newborns get to keep it moisturized.

Try it works great. :)

Answer 9

Put some baby oil up there and let it sit for about 5 minutes or until it softens up and then wash the baby hair with some baby shampoo and scrap it lightlt with a baby brush.

Answer 10

I put a little baby oil in the hair they have a kind you can buy that is more like a lotion and not so nasty then brush it and put on a little hat too keep oil off of you. It will get better just takes a little time.

Answer 11

Baby oil on a cotton ball and massage the scalp with the oiled cotton ball. Be a little vigorous and apply every day after the baby's bath. It should diminish or disapper in a week or so.