I started noticing that Baby O began developing tiny flakes on his head, despite moisturizing it often. After a couple of weeks, the flakes turned into yellowish scales. I realized that he developed cradle cap, a condition common with infants. So for the past couple of months I’ve been on the hunt to find quick and easy way to get rid of it.
While there’s no known cause to cradle cap, experts theorize that it’s caused by over active oil glands or could be linked to hormones received after pregnancy. There are a few shampoos on the market that treat this condition. The pediatrician may also prescribe something for it. However, I chose to go the all natural way. Here’s a breakdown of what I did.
1. Apply a generous amount of olive oil.
2. Leave on for about 30 minutes.
3. Gently comb away flakes (you can also use a soft baby brush).
4. Wash with a gentle shampoo
5. Follow up with natural moisturizer. I prefer almond oil.
I saw a huge improvement after following these steps. I moisturize his head with almond oil everyday and wash his ‘hair’ once a week.
I demonstrate how to get rid of Baby O’s cradle cap in this video. Check it out!
Did your baby have cradle cap? How did you get rid of it?