Anyone have any suggestions for a dry scalp on a baby??PLEASE!?

Question

He's 10wks old and we've moved from Texas(very humid) to Montana(very dry). Now his scalp is dry, and flakey. Not like the way cradle cap is described, it's not yellow and thick, just the normal flakey scalp, and he does have some hair too!!! I've tried lotion but that just makes his hair greasy and doesn't seem to help much! Thanks!!!!

Answer 1

In order to avoid overly drying out the little one's skin, you might want to keep his baths down to 2 or 3 a week. Also, research your baby care products as infant skin is extremely sensitive and needs to most gentle products out there. Many baby care products (including wash and lotions) contain ingredients such as fragrance and mineral oil, the molecular structure of which is too large to penetrate the pores of skin, sitting on the top layer like saran wrap. Mineral oil is actually motor oil washed several times to make it clear. These products may cause irritation and get wiped off over time and give little to no benefit but rather a temporary feeling of softness. Baby's need pure, and safe water based products with the proper ingredients.

Arbonne has a great baby care line (hair and body wash, lotion, body oil, diaper rash cream, and sunscreen) 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 use Arbonne's baby care products on both of my children and have never had a problem with dry, irritated skin.

If you're open to trying a free sample, I'll be happy to send you one.

Answer 2

My son has had this when he was 2 months old. Our pediatrician recommended that we use head and shoulders a couple of times a week. Just be VERY CAREFUL to keep it out of his eyes....it will burn if it gets in them. If this doesn't work, try rubbing on either baby oil or vaseline before the bath and let it soak in for about 10 minutes, then take a super fine comb and comb through....most of the flakes will come off. Follow with an extra gentle baby wash. Good luck!

Answer 3

Don't use any oils or gels that will only irritate a dry infant scalp. What you need to do is regularly use a shampoo without sodium sulfates in it and BRUSH his little scalp with a soft natural bristle to help his skin restore a normal ph balance. Try Tom's brand, you can get at whole foods- they sell nice hairbrushes there too.

Answer 4

Try olive oil, yeah is hair will look greasy for a while, but olive oil soaks into the skin better than baby oil or any other moisturising product.

Answer 5

My daughter had dry scalp two products that worked great were Aquaphor baby wash and Johnson & Johnson Soothing Naturals baby and hair wash.

Answer 6

AQUAFOR! I think that's what it's called. I got it at walmart in the lotion isle when my son was about a month old. It's kinda like vaseline. It works wonders & results are immediate! Great for the feet too if you can get him to rub them for you!!!

Answer 7

THE BEST THING TO DO IS BUT BABYOIL ON IT IT WILL MAKE HIS HAIR LOOK OILY BUT THATS REALLY THE ONLY WAY JUST DO IT FOR A FEW DAYS AND IT WILL HELP I HAVE TWO KIDS AND BELIEVE ME I HAVE BEEN THERE JUST DO IT WHEN YOU GET HIM OUT OF THE BATH. GOOD LUCK

Answer 8

extra virgin olive oil or baby oil just a little, rub it in the scalp

Answer 9

Try babyoil or a leave on spray conditioner- you can get at your local beauty supply.

Answer 10

Try coconut oil. I know for a fact it will work.