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!!!!
2007-03-06 10:37:35 · 9 answers · asked by Melissa t 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
baby oil and vasaline will only clog his pores.
try using a little olive oil on his scalp. it will allow it to breathe and give it a little mositure. dont worry his cradle cap will go away in time.
Congrats on your little bundle! :)
2007-03-06 10:52:43 · answer #1 · answered by Kynnie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be the change in water.
My husband and I moved when my son was 6 months and he suddenly got the worst cradle cap. Turns out, we moved from soft water to hard water and it was irritating his skin.
I would check to see what kind of water you have. A simple water softener turned out to be the best cure for us.
Gentle Naturals eczema baby wash is GREAT too.
Good luck!
2007-03-06 11:07:28 · answer #2 · answered by isisrocca82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try baby oil and a toothbrush it works on cradle cap and another thing cradle cap isn't always yellow and it can cause a baby's head to be very sore if you'll put the baby oil on your baby's head and take a soft bristled toothbrush and go against his hair (brush backwards)it'll help i promise
2007-03-06 10:50:28 · answer #3 · answered by mathislc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has the same problem. My pediatrician suggested using Head and Shoulders dandruff shampoo twice a week. It's really helped. Just make sure you don't get in his eyes since it's not tear free!
2007-03-06 10:44:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
And get him a humidifier for his room, that will help when he sleeps. My doctor recommended cetaphil lotion for our daughter, she had really dry skin and scalp.
2007-03-06 10:47:00 · answer #5 · answered by Kat H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can try rubbing baby oil or vaseline on his scalp. The vaseline should work since it works wonderfully for chapped lips.
2007-03-06 10:43:51 · answer #6 · answered by krYpToNitEsMoM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try rubbing baby oil on his head. Good luck!
2007-03-06 10:42:40 · answer #7 · answered by Lori S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BUT BABY OIL ON IT WHEN YOU GET HIM OUT OF THE BATHTUB IT'S GONNA LOOK OIL OF COURSE LOL BUT IT WILL HELP JUST DO IT FOR A FEW DAYS AND I GUARENTEE IT WILL HELP MY LITTLE BOY HAD THE SAME PROBLEM GOOD LUCK AND GONGRATS ON THE MOVE
2007-03-06 10:50:21 · answer #8 · answered by IT WASNT ME 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
J&J baby oil i think they even have a gel for babys
2007-03-06 10:45:28 · answer #9 · answered by Ms.J 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋