The doctor said it's normal and we could try some anti-dandruff shampoo or try some hydro-cortisone ointment. We don't want to do either. Is there some home remedy? We do apply olive oil before bath.
2007-03-16 07:16:22 · 12 answers · asked by mangolover02 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
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.
2007-03-16 07:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by dora1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Olive oil is the best thing to use. You can use a soft baby hair brush before you apply it to remove some of the dead skin on the scalp.
I wouldn't use the anti-dandruff shampoo either but there really isn't anything wrong with use cortisone ointment, you just have to make sure she doesn't get in on her hands and then rub her eyes which can be harmful so I would suggest applying it at bedtime.
Good luck, and don't worry, it will go away.
2007-03-16 07:21:50 · answer #2 · answered by scorpio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my son who is around 2 months old. We used warm coconut oil (olive oil works fine too) and massaged his head for 5-10 mins. Left the oil on for 30-45 mins and then gave him a bath. Followed with a little baby shampoo and it has worked wonders.
We also give him a head bath only twice a week since the more you wash the baby's hair it gets more dry.
I was happy to see that he does not have that problem any more, but again i am sure that individual experiences can vary.
The doctor advised us to use anti-dandruff shampoo too but i was concerned at using such strong chemicals on lil infants.
Also, if the baby is being breastfed, ensure the mom is having omega 3 fatty acids in her diet (flax seed , fish, eggs etc) or if she is being formula fed ensure that the formula contains DHA.
2007-03-16 07:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by concerned mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the olive oil (or vegetable oil would be better) and let it soak in for a few minutes. In the bath use a toothbrush very gently to scrape off the dry skin. This is what my pediatrician had me do with my 6-year-old, and as crazy as it sounds it actually worked. I did it just once or twice and it was gone for good.
2007-03-16 07:25:22 · answer #4 · answered by :) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rub in some baby oil before the bath, then shampoo with baby shampoo really well to rinse it out. My son has cradle cap, but he has so much hair I can't get the oil to his scalp!
2007-03-16 07:21:53 · answer #5 · answered by n2mama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter is 5 and still get cradle cap. I use baby shampoo on her hair. I also use a leave in conditioner and that does really well for my daughter
2007-03-16 07:19:19 · answer #6 · answered by mikentammy76 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use Baby oil, rub some on her head, let soak for about 10 minutes, then wash it out. :] Have a nice day, and good luck!
2007-03-16 07:27:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my son had cradle cap we used Johnson& Johnson's baby oil. It cleared it up pretty quick.
2007-03-16 08:27:15 · answer #8 · answered by carla c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just use plain old Johnson's baby shampoo regularly. My kids both had it, it eventually went away. Now the baby is fighting teenage acne.
Life happens.
2007-03-16 07:21:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
after you wash her hair take a comb and ease it out that way. baby oil also works really well.
2007-03-16 07:27:07 · answer #10 · answered by Maddie and Jacobs mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋