How do I get rid of my son's cradle cap?

oxe0nl5 · March 2015

My 2.5 month old son has cradle cap that doesn't seem to go away. Does anyone know a sure way to get rid of it?

noble13 · March 2015

I use olive oil every other night. I put a little on a paper towel and rub it on his head. Also when I give him a bath I rub a little selsun blue and then rub it I and then wash it off. My son had pretty bad cradles cap and now it's mostly gone.
Good luck.

oxe0nl5 · March 2015

Thank you!

dori_44 · March 2015

I mixed coconut oil and breastmilk. It makes their head a little greasy but worked like a charm!

Parriskatarina1 · March 2015

I put a lot of Vaseline on my sons head where the cradle cap was really bad at night then put a tight baby cap on then the next morning took a soft brush and it came right off

scbj · March 2015

I put coconut oil on my daughter hair and let it sit for 30 minutes. I comb through her hair then I wash it with head and shoulders...

TiffanyJill · April 2015

Vitamin e oil at night right after his bath. Came right off

danyellaa · April 2015

Get a brush with natural bristles and use after his bath

lexirolle · April 2015

I used the coconut oil soon as I put it on I got a baby's tooth brush and brushed the area, left it on throughout the night next morning did the same thing and just washed his head as usual and it went away. If it's bad you could use vinegar an water. Not to strong but let it sit for about 15 mins or so then wash it with regular baby shampoo.

Jeanne7079 · April 2015

Our pediatrician recommended baby oil. It works like a charm. We put it on before bed each night.

andikay92 · May 2015

We used the olive oil trick once and it did help but mainly just let the shampoo sit in our daughter's hair for a minute or two before rinsing and then combing right after. Haven't had any cradle crap since!

ring630 · May 2015

I also use baby oil and shampoo to wash it away, but they keep coming back. And I met another problem, my baby likes sucking his thumb and hand, so I am worried that he will eat baby oil when he touches his head and then sucks his hand. Is any other mom having the same problem?