Cradle Cap

Every baby is beautiful, particularly to their parents. A parent looks at the beauty and innocence , but sometimes a little imperfection can interrupt the perfection.

Cradle cap is a very common but rather unsightly condition that many babies are unfortunately afflicted with. This usually appears as dry skin on the baby’s head and can develop into a yellow and dry sort of crust.

Though children of all ages can be afflicted with cradle cap, it is usually common in babies.

The good news is that it does not present any pain or discomfort to the baby and is usually more unsightly to the parent than anything else.

Many new parents have sought treatment for cradle cap.

There are some very effective home remedies for cradle cap that can be used and present no danger or harm in curing the condition.

Usually this condition will come and go rather quickly, presenting no harm to the child whatsoever.

If you as a doting parent want to do something to help get rid of cradle cap for your child, there are some simple home remedies that can be of great help.

Natural Cures for Cradle Cap:

Use a Toothbrush:

It may seem counterintuitive or strange to some parents to brush their child’s scalp, but it can be of great help.

Take a tiny amount of baby oil and rub it onto the scalp and use a toothbrush to gently scrape away the dry skin.

You may not see immediate results, just be careful not to do it too frequently.

Shampoo Less:

Sometimes a baby’s delicate skin needs a rest from constant shampooing.

Limit shampooing to only twice a week and this may work wonders in getting rid of cradle cap.

You can find a prescription dandruff shampoo that is safe for babies, but this should be considered as a last resort and under doctor’s orders.

Pay Attention to its Pattern:

In many cases, the best thing to do is to leave it alone.

This will usually go away on its own but it’s helpful to pay attention to the pattern.

If it does persist or seems to be spreading further than just the top of the head then it may be time to seek medical attention.