how do i get rid of the dandruff-like dirt on my 2-month old baby's head?

Question

i'm worried.,coz i've been trying to remove it with baby oil.it would work for just 2 days and it would come back again.

Answer 1

It sounds like Cradle Cap which most babies seem to get. If your bathing your child everyday and washing the hair then don't do much else.
If it is really stubborn you could try making a paste of Bi-Carb Soda & Water, put it on your babies head 15-30 minutes before the bath and then rinse off in the bath it will be gone by the end of the week.
Your Chemist should also have a product for it.

Answer 2

Cradle cap, or seborrheic dermatitis, occurs in most infants during the first few months of life. It is a crusty, oily build up that appears on the scalp, with an underlying redness and irritation. It can extend down onto the face, the neck, and the upper chest. It is analogous to adult dandruff. It is thought to be caused by a combination of oily skin, hormonal effects, and occasionally fungus growth. It can fluctuate in severity from day to day, sometimes appearing mild, and sometimes flaring up into angry, red, bumps and pimples.

Treating cradle cap - for the scalp and eyebrows, you can massage in olive oil or baby oil, then gently comb or brush out the flakes. This isn't a cure, however, and the crusts generally keep building back up again for the whole first year of life. You can get rid of cradle cap once and for all using dandruff shampoo (either a selenium or a tar based shampoo is fine) twice a week for several weeks. You can decrease the frequency as the condition improves. You may need to use it once a month or so to keep the "dandruff" away.

Answer 3

As everyone has said it's normal cradle cap my youngest had it as a baby the other 2 never did. What I did was put baby oil on the head and let it sit for like 5-10 minutes and then comb the flakes out with a baby comb and after that I would wash her hair really well with some mild baby shampoo. Hers lasted from about 2 months old till she was about 5 months old.

Answer 4

my now 10 month-old went through the same thing when he was younger. you actually need to give him/her a bath less often. the warm water and the shampoo (even if it is baby wash/shampoo) is drying out your baby's skin. at 2 months old, he/she should only need a bath about once a week, unless they are eating solids, and gets really dirty after a meal. at 10 months old, my son gets a bath about every 2-3 days, and gets wiped down at least 1 or 2 times a day in between.

Answer 5

thats called cradle cap not dirt.You don't really need to do anything, but if it bothers you, try shampooing more frequently and gently brushing your baby's scalp with a soft brush or a terrycloth towel.

For stubborn cases, some parents find an oil remedy helpful. (The oil helps to loosen dry flakes.) If you want to give it a try, rub just a small amount of a pure, natural oil — such as almond or olive oil — on your baby's scalp and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Then gently comb out the flakes with a fine-toothed comb or brush them out with a soft brush.

Be sure to follow up by washing your baby's scalp with a gentle baby shampoo — the last thing you want to do is leave oil on his head, which could clog the pores and cause the flakes to stick. You might try leaving the shampoo on for a few minutes before rinsing, to help cut the oil.

Answer 6

A little bit of Johnson's soft lotion should do the trick. Until it clear's up, try not washing your baby's hair everyday, washing tends to dry the scalp out.

Answer 7

Don't worry. Baby's skin is ultra sensitive but there are products that will help you. It's really important to use pure water based products for their skin that is gentle enough to hydrate while providing natural ingredients to keep them feeling soft without causing irritation and dryness.

Being that my children are 6 and 8, I've tried many baby care products the last few years. Last year I discovered Arbonne and fell in love with their products. Arbonne has a great baby care line (hair and body wash, body lotion, diaper rash cream, sunscreen, and body oil) that is botanically-based and pH correct, pediatrician and dermatologist tested, non-sensitizing, non-irritating, and formulated without nut oils. Their diaper rash cream is formulated with 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.

Many baby care products contain 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.

If you're interested in learning more, I'll be happy to help you.

Answer 8

You can put baby oil on the head to loosen the craddle cap from the scalp. Then, my dr recommended using a medicated shampoo, like head and shoulders, or selson blue. Apply it with a soft bristled brush and rinse away. You should do it once a day until the craddle cap is gone. It worked for my little one, good luck.

Answer 9

She may have cradle cap, or just really dry skin. she may be alergic to the shampoo you're useing. Try something differant more mild and if that doesn't work cunsult a doctor.

Answer 10

i used Vaseline rubbed it on her head gently and the about 2 hours put more and the waited a Little bit and then used a baby comb to scrape it off. The gentle natures cradle cap wash works good as well. my dtrs head still gets a little dry so i put a little Vaseline on her head after bath, before bed. seems to work for us. Good luck and God bless