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12-27-2012 at 4:10 PM
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Cradle cap remedies?

My daughter has cradle cap that seems to be getting worse. Any tips to help? I have been putting baby oil on her head and brushing with a soft brush, but that does not seem to help.

 
 
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12-27-2012 at 4:31 PM
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I haven't had to deal with cradle cap, but other mom's have recommended this shampoo for it on another board I read

http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Mitchell-Shmpoo-Unisex-Ounce/dp/B000SHQHMA

I bought it and use it as a preventative measure
 
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12-27-2012 at 5:27 PM
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Put baby oil on the scalp, brush the head with a soft baby brush then wash her hair. Worked like a charm for my son!
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My pedi told me yesterday to use selson blue once a week on her head
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My pedi told me yesterday to use selson blue once a week on her head

I think it's ridiculous to use a chemicalladen adult shampoo on a newborn, especially when there isnt anything wrong with her. Cradle cap is normal. It doesn't have to be fixed, but if you would like to try, use an oil like olive or apricot. Rub into the scalp and let it sit. You ca use a baby brush or comb to gently loosen some of it, then give the baby a bath. It isn't going to all come off at once.

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12-27-2012 at 8:29 PM
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I used olive oil and a comb. Worked well!
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12-27-2012 at 8:55 PM
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This is the hippie chick in me coming out, but I have a theory I haven't tested yet...breastmilk. It may seem totally crazy, but my thinking is that if if can help with blocked tear ducts and cuts and scrapes, it might as well be worth a shot at cradle cap! :)

I'd squirt some on LO's head, brush gently then wash as usual. Like I said, this is just a theory, but it certainly won't hurt to try! 

 
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I swear by California Babies Tea Tree Oil shampoo. It cleared up even the eczema flakes on DD's head and she hasn't had any issues/flakes since. I tried the oil and all it did was make DD's hair gross and the flakes just clumped more.
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12-27-2012 at 10:29 PM
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Mustela newborn shampoo worked great for me.
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12-27-2012 at 10:37 PM
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LSU628:
I swear by California Babies Tea Tree Oil shampoo. It cleared up even the eczema flakes on DD's head and she hasn't had any issues/flakes since. I tried the oil and all it did was make DD's hair gross and the flakes just clumped more.


I've ordered some shampoo from amazon. Thank you.
 
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12-29-2012 at 4:02 AM
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I used grape seed oil. I'd put it on at the beginning of a bath, let it sit while bathing. Then used a soft bristle brush to loosen the flakes and wash with baby shampoo. It worked great. 
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