A similar condition to dandruff is often found in infants. Cradle cap is common and usually not a serious problem.
- Massage your baby’s scalp with your fingers or a soft baby brush to increase circulation and to loosen flakes.
- Brush the child’s hair with a clean, soft brush after each shampoo and two or three times during the day.
- If the flakes are thick and don’t loosen easily, apply mineral oil to the scalp and wrap with a warm, wet cloth for at least 15 minutes.
- Shampoo your baby’s hair with a gentle shampoo everyday as long as the flakes are present. When the flakes have disappeared, reduce shampoos to twice a week.
- Rinse very well. Be sure that all the shampoo is rinsed away.
- If the cradle cap persists or is itchy and uncomfortable for the baby, see your doctor.
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