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Baby shampoo for dry scalp

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Lucky29 · 16/05/2014 07:59

Any recommendations? DD is nearly 7 weeks old and has quite dry skin, using e45 on her face which is working quite well but I've noticed her scalp is a bit dry and flaky (doesnt look like cradle cap). I'm using johnsons on her at the moment but I've heard it's not really that good for their skin.

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Pobblewhohasnotoes · 16/05/2014 10:53

Olive oil, just massage it in. You can use it on the skin too.

Lucky29 · 16/05/2014 11:50

After a bath? Does it not make clothes and everything greasy?

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Pobblewhohasnotoes · 16/05/2014 12:06

No not at all, just rub a bit between your hands. It's also lovely to give them a massage, if you ask your HV they should show you some massage techniques.

NickyEds · 16/05/2014 12:42

Try Oilatum in her bath and I second olive oil too. Don't bother with shampoo at all for some baths and only have a bath every other day.

Lucky29 · 16/05/2014 13:11

Thanks for the replies! Will definitely give the olive oil a go.

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NickyEds · 16/05/2014 13:30

Oh and I've just got some Aveeno cream for DS and it seems goodSmile

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