Does anybody have some good ways to get rid of cradle cap?

Hanna - posted on 12/03/2009

my son is 9 months & he still has some. i never did anything to get rid of it. and it's getting smaller as his cradle cap grows in, i think he's down to a few flakes. i heard baby oil works great or dandruff shampoo except don't leave it in for too long & make sure you don't get it in your baby's eyes. good luck!

Tessa - posted on 12/03/2009

Baby oil gel works and it's easier to use then the oil it's self. It will take a few tries but it does the job and it does it better then expensive stuff from the store

Pauline - posted on 12/03/2009

use oil as others have suggested but dont wash your babies hair with anything but water until they are older its the soaps and shampoos that cause the cradle cap in the first place xx

Emily - posted on 12/03/2009

Thanks a bunch guys! Ill try it out!

Deanna - posted on 12/03/2009

The only thing that worked well for my son was Hemp cream from the body shop.

Lee - posted on 12/03/2009

babey oil, I know it looks bad but it work, and then use a baby comb and comb what you can out, both my boys had it and it's worked great,, good luck

Shannon - posted on 12/03/2009

I recommend several warm baths with a baby scalp brush. Then take a little baby oil and rub it into the area of concern. Do it every other day for a week and it should help get rid of it. Good luck!

Kim - posted on 12/02/2009

Vaseline or baby oil.... simple and cheap. Just massage into the effected area and leave for an hour. I do it before bath time. And then just comb the hair and shampoo it out in the bath. Worked great for me.

Donna - posted on 12/02/2009

Olive oil is really good, with a soft baby brush. Baby oils are often perfumed and can dry it out even more...we found that with the Johnson's baby oil. I have also used Vaseline which has softened the scabs really well also.

Hope - posted on 12/02/2009

olive oil is the best for babys skin it works well

Melissa - posted on 12/02/2009

Use a soft brush for babies. When shampooing his/her hair I gently massage the head while it's wet and soapy. Then rinse well. Brush the hair a couple of times a day.

Amber - posted on 12/02/2009

My son had it really bad. Our doctor told us to use head and shoulders for a week and then use it every other day. It worked wonders, within a week it looked great. and it smells like bubble gum lol... hope this helps. good luck.

Maria - posted on 12/02/2009

I used vaseline on my son for cradle cap. just apply a thin layer each day and always after his bath and then use a soft bristle brush to comb his hair...worked great!

Susan - posted on 12/02/2009

medela foam shampoo. worked in 2 uses on my dtr and then just kept using it to finish the bottle. costs about 10.

Rosey - posted on 12/02/2009

Someone told us to use Selsun Blue...a very small amount and make sure when you rinse it off you do not get it in their eyes.

Amy - posted on 12/02/2009

I used Gentle Naturals Cradle Cap Care. I found it in the baby section at Wal-Mart. With the lotions and shampoos. It worked in just two applications. I used it once a week on my little one.

Liz - posted on 12/02/2009

i used detenox cradle cap shampoo worked wounders

Jessica - posted on 12/02/2009

i used olive oil on my sons head before he went to sleep and then again in the morning then lightly combed through it in the morning. I would wash his head with water every day and with a little baby shampoo twice a day and it cleared it up in about a week and a half.

Rebecca Anne - posted on 12/02/2009

Before u put the oil on the babies scalp, give it a brush to loosen the flakes. You can even slightly heat the oil in the microwave (just luke warm, not to burn)and place on the troubled spots. This was how I was taught to do it with the elderly and it always worked and didn't hurt them.

Kylie - posted on 12/01/2009

we used sorberlene cream twice a day on my son until it was gone, (about 2 weeks till it was all gone)

Belinda - posted on 12/01/2009

Massage in some olive oil, leave it on for a few minutes, and then use a fine comb to draw the craddle cap out.

Sheri - posted on 12/01/2009

I use baby oil while giving him a bath. I put it directly on his head, then brush his hair back in the opposite of its natural direction (so from forehead back) with a very soft baby brush. Then I would let the baby oil sit on his head until the end of his bath, about 10 minutes or so, before rinsing it out. Worked like a charm and seemed to clear in no time. Of course, his cradle cap wasn't that bad.



If you notice that your little one's cradle cap is severe, and/or it seems to bother them, you might consider asking your pediatrician for a prescription of hydrocortizone to rub on the head. It makes the hair sticky, but soothes the itching and discomfort.

Hazel - posted on 12/01/2009

I used to put baby oil on my daughters head and brush/rub with a baby brush.

Nicole - posted on 12/01/2009

We have a 'brush' from the hospital when my guy was born that has lots of soft bristles. We use it everytime he bathes to prevent cradle cap, but the nurse at the hospital said that it would help if he ever got it too. So I would suggest using a fine bristle brush and just gently scrubbing in circles during bath time. I've also heard the baby oil thing before as well. Good luck!

Erika - posted on 12/01/2009

I used baby oil gel! Just scrub their scalp with it and then use a comb. :-)

Hannah - posted on 12/01/2009

my son had cradle cap really bad, and we just used baby oil, and brushed it into his hair. it took awhile but it got rid of it. also if you are using any kind of soap to wash his hair, quit using it and just use the baby oil. that helped alot with my son!

Laura - posted on 12/01/2009

I was told my health visitor to rub baby oil or olive oil onto the head, leave it on for an hour and wash off, she suggested trying this for a week, if this doesnt work, rub the oil onto the head and leave it on thru the night and wash off in the morning, i havent tried this and i dont want to mess with my babys skin, Hope this helps you