Cradle cap remedies?

NiniM22

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.

 

kmo76

I haven't had to deal with cradle cap, but other mom's have recommended this shampoo for it on another board I read

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

I bought it and use it as a preventative measure

nealbl

My pedi told me yesterday to use selson blue once a week on her head

erbear

I used olive oil and a comb. Worked well!

MrsBigTime

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! 

 

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.

jordycakes

Mustela newborn shampoo worked great for me.

NiniM22

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.

hidges

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.