Aquaphor

LilyB2521

Can we put it on DD's head for what I 'think' is cradle cap?  I know it's messy, but I'm wondering if it will help with her flaky scalp!

megs042107

no, i would let it heal up on it's own.

azaretsky

I put it on everything )

I_love_cupcakes

yup!  we found that using a soapy cloth and giving DS's scalp a good scrub at bath time really helped with the flakes.

aldyn

No, don't use it for cradle cap.  When DD's cradle cap first flared up, I rubbed some olive oil into her scalp and let it set for about 15 minutes.  Using a soft toothbrush, I loosened the flakes and then washed her hair to get the oil and flakes out.  Now, it's a lot better.  It's still there, but improving.  We leave it alone now.

gobigblue

aldyn:

No, don't use it for cradle cap.  When DD's cradle cap first flared up, I rubbed some olive oil into her scalp and let it set for about 15 minutes.  Using a soft toothbrush, I loosened the flakes and then washed her hair to get the oil and flakes out.  Now, it's a lot better.  It's still there, but improving.  We leave it alone now.

same here.  massage olive or canola oil on scalp for 5-10 mins.  wash hair like normal.  i then let hair dry a little bit, then brush hair to loosen flakes.  it took us maybe 3 days/3 baths to get rid of it all, but this is a good method.

JAWMIN

Despite the "No"s above, it worked for us. Brush it and wash it off if it doesn't rub in after 15 minutes.

M&D06

It was the only thing that worked for us!  I had tried olive oil, one other thing specific to cradle cap care and also just left it alone..nothing worked.  On a whim I slathered aquaphor on his head about 30-45 minutes before giving him a bath and combed it through.  I kept combing lightly every couple of minutes and the scales were coming off really well.  Once in the bath I used Head & Shoulders (because baby shampoo alone didn't get all the aquaphor out), let it sit for a bit and combed it through.  After rinsing H&S I used his baby shampoo.  He only had 1 little spot left after doing that but it is gone now.  I don't see why it would be bad..just be careful and don't scrub/comb too hard.