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What exactly is cradle cap?

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chloecorey · 15/02/2014 10:32

That's all really, my son has it but does it hurt? Is it just something all babies get? Do I NEED to buy the special expensive shampoo haha

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Lj8893 · 15/02/2014 10:35

I think most babies get it but some worse than others. My dd has it but not really bad and I rub baby oil onto it, then comb as much of it as I can out, then wash her hair with normal baby shampoo.
Cradle cap will just go away on its own, and its not painful.

LadyMaryLikesCake · 15/02/2014 10:36

It's a build up of oils from the scalp and skin, if I remember correctly. It doesn't hurt. You don't need specialist shampoo, just stick a load of baby oil on it, leave for half and hour or so and use a soft baby brush to brush it out. It can be a real PITA to get rid of. Smile

Rhianna1980 · 15/02/2014 10:40

www.nhs.uk/conditions/cradle-cap/Pages/Introduction.aspx

I'm posting this on my phone so I don't think it is hyperlinked . Judy copy and paste it Into ur browser . It's all u need to know about craddle caps. It says don't peel them bec of risk of infection .

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chloecorey · 15/02/2014 13:43

Ok thank you everyone x

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