Cradle Cap

[mummyinlove]

Does anyone have any tips on how to get rid of cradle cap? Our baby is 8 months old, it appeared 2 months ago (when we started weaning) and it's getting worse!

Rub baby oil into the head, use a soft brush and gently tease it off.

head and shoulders but protect the eyes clears it up in a flash

I used Epadern (ask for it in Boots), wash the baby's hair with it and it goes within a week.

I think, though, that you should think about whether it really is cradle cap or is food related. If the latter you might clear it up only to have it come back again. Do you know what is causing it? If not, it might be worth finding out.

My son had it quite badly - I used Oilatum Shampoo - you need to ask for it over the counter at the chemists. It's a bit tricky as you have to leave it on for 5 mins and it isn't 'no tears' but it cleared the cradle cap really quickly.

I found the Boots-own cradle cap cream excellent when olive oil didn't work.

I used vaseline and at bathtime the next day gave it a rub with a sponge. cleared it up within 3 days

another cradle cap shampoo vote, or olive oil overnight then brush out

Thank you all for responding- and so quickly!
I will try all...

Use a baby brush to brush you babies head daily... even if they don't have any hair it stops the build up of the scales on the head and stimulates the blood supply...

Spiezia Organic baby massage oil dabbed on with cotton wool, leave it on and after bathing rub gently with a towel and the scales should lift off. It smells pleasant and cleared the cradle cap in a week.

We did try Boots cradle cap ointment.It was quite effective but everyone complained it made the baby's head smell like old socks!

I used some natural (fragrance free) baby shampoo and exfoliated my daughters head gently with a baby brush each night in the bath....cleared up in no time!!