chances_mom
01-29-2005, 03:28 PM
:confused: :confused: i have a 4 monthe old and he has extremely bad cradle cap. is there any suggestions as what to do to get rid of it?. i have tried scrubbing with my nails but am to worried about his little soft spot to really get at it. please help!!
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beanie_1122
01-29-2005, 06:13 PM
Rub baby oil on it...that works pretty good! Also if you have a fine tooth baby comb keep runnin that thru it till the stuff starts to come out.
chances_mom
01-29-2005, 06:21 PM
good idea! i had tried lotion but maybe the oil will penetrate the scalp better! thanks!! :wave:
AprilPow
01-30-2005, 10:12 AM
Yes, that works. You may have to do it a few days in a row to get it all, it's kinda of a pain to wash out but it works. Just be gentle, but good enough to lift the chunks.
worried_mommy
02-03-2005, 11:39 PM
I always found that a gentle baby shampoo everynight, even if you're just shampooing scalp! lol, and combing the scalp gently, then rubbing baby oil on their head, worked everytime.
Kiera1595
02-04-2005, 07:09 AM
baby oil never worked for my son. The Dr. told me to use Selson Blue once or twice a week. Worked like a charm. But once the cap is gone, stop using the shampoo as it is pretty strong stuff!
WildSigns
02-04-2005, 09:16 AM
Hi I used olive oil and it worked pretty good, I worked it into his scalp for about 5 mins then washed it with baby shampoo, was gone in 2 days. good luck!!
agentbluesmurf
02-06-2005, 03:08 PM
I HAVE THE CURE.
margrine. i had the same problem with my 7 month old daughter who was born with lots of hair. i tried everything. then someone told me to melt margarine and brush it into the scalp and hair, wait a few mins or even overnight and shampoo it really good. IT WORKED IN A DAY FOR ME. its was the best thing ive ever used for cradle cap.
its something in the margarine thatr really works well ..
if u try it please tell me how things went.
margrine. i had the same problem with my 7 month old daughter who was born with lots of hair. i tried everything. then someone told me to melt margarine and brush it into the scalp and hair, wait a few mins or even overnight and shampoo it really good. IT WORKED IN A DAY FOR ME. its was the best thing ive ever used for cradle cap.
its something in the margarine thatr really works well ..
if u try it please tell me how things went.
curious1979
02-06-2005, 09:13 PM
My daughter had a BAD case of cradle cap..I also suggest baby oil. Put it on in the morning, and put a hat on the baby (I used the one she wore at the hospital) then, that evening, use a fine tooth comb. Continue until you are satisfied.
AprilPow
02-07-2005, 08:50 AM
I think my doc said I could use some selsun also. Just be careful of the eyes and you may want to do it before the baby oil comb. Or wait a few days after. Just to make sure there aren't any tender spots the shampoo could irritate.
April
April
Charmbracelet81
02-07-2005, 06:37 PM
Yes, my doctor recommended Head and Shoulders and it worked. At first I would rub it in and then comb before I rinsed and then after a few times of that I would just shampoo as usual. I stopped using it after her cap was gone because like someone else said, it is strong. I use it once a week though just to keep it gone! Good Luck, I"m sure any of these remedies will work for your little one!