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Cradle cap?

CarrieB.CarrieB. member
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Does cradle cap make baby's head really itchy? Baby I has been scratching at her head like crazy with her sharp little baby nails and has all these scratches on her head. I finally put mittens on her hands. I don't remember DD1 doing that and she had terrible cradle cap.

I guess I better work on getting it off with some dandruff shampoo and a comb tonight.
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  • TJ1979TJ1979 member
    I've heard olive oil works wonders. With as cold dry and it is, it may be itchy. Hope LO is feeling better soon.
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  • jmorta04jmorta04 member
    L had a pretty mild case and I don't remember him itching. I used baby oil and a soft bristle brush for a few nights during bath time and it really helped to clear it up. Hope LO is feeling better soon!
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  • kzawislkzawisl member
    I used coconut oil and a comb, and in a few days M was good as new. N was a little more stubborn. head and shoulders for him.
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  • pb_bridepb_bride member
    Coconut oil works very well.

    I recently read in a baby/parenting magazine that olive oil is not recommended for cradle cap anymore.  It apparently can make it worse.
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  • Mrs.AmyDylanMrs.AmyDylan member
    Coconut oil. I've also heard breastmilk helps also. I would imagine it itches!
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  • Cwhitaker27Cwhitaker27 member
    Yes!! It can most definitely be itchy. DS had it pretty bad for almost 1 year! We used olive oil and a soft toothbrush to get the scales off. It would help for a day or 2 and then come back.
    DS would claw at his head and face but he also had some eczema. Does your baby have any facial eczema as well?
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