bad cradle cap - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

chances_mom · 01-29-2005, 12:28 PM

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!!

beanie_1122 · 01-29-2005, 03:13 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, 03:21 PM

good idea! i had tried lotion but maybe the oil will penetrate the scalp better! thanks!!

AprilPow · 01-30-2005, 07:12 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, 08:39 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.