Natural Remedies

Rebecca - posted on 03/24/2009

Amanda--I got mine at the local "health food" store. I would imagine it would be available in most areas. I guess Jojoba oil is one of the most similar to our own body chemistry, which is why it's supposed to work so well.

Vanessa - posted on 03/18/2009

I used calendula n honey lotion from daisy blue naturals. It worked for me. If you need help finding it, let me know.

Amanda - posted on 02/21/2009

I have the same problem as you, Rebecca. I've tried olive oil with no long term success. Is Jojoba oil readily available in most chain stores?

Rebecca - posted on 02/03/2009

All has been well since we switched to jojoba oil instead of olive oil. Apparently olive oil can actually make it spread like a fungus.

Maia - posted on 11/24/2008

My sisters and I have all had babies with cradle cap, and one of our midwives told us it was a deficiency of Biotin. If it does come back, continue combing it out with oil, but also start a Biotin supplement (it comes in capsules) and also look for a liquid b-vitamin supplement. It worked for 3 babies in my family.

Kiyomi - posted on 11/15/2008

Mine hasn't gotten cradle cap yet, just some patches of dry skin on her scalp. But everytime I give her a bath I comb her hair thoroughly to get the flakes off. I am not sure if this has prevented it or not, but I have done it since she was born.

Lindsey - posted on 11/10/2008

The most common allergies that can cause a reaction like this would be dairy or wheat .. It could be anything, but I would first see if his cradle cap comes back and then really start thinking about the best way for you to eliminate these things from your diet and see if that works. Its the nature of the beast when it comes to breast feeding..Do keep in mind to watch for any ways an allergy could be manifesting in other ways it could be an iron clad indicator..Either way your doing a great job, let me know if you need more info on how to implement an elimination diet! All the best to you!

Rebecca - posted on 11/10/2008

Okay, we tried the oil and it all came off. Combs work better than brushes... you'd think I would have thought of that before. Oh well, at any rate, it's off. We'll see if it comes back. I think Lindsey's right, it might be a food allergy.

Lindsey - posted on 11/10/2008

I recommend any oil w/o mineral oil or petrolatum also ponder the possibility of a food allergy for really persistent cases...You can try an elimination diet yourself and see if your baby's noggin improves! Best of luck.

Rebecca - posted on 11/09/2008

i was recommended to do the same (olive oil and combing out the flakes/scales) and it worked, but only after trying on two separate occasions. i know, it is harmless but i couldn't stand to leave it either! :)

Wintry - posted on 11/09/2008

My midwife told me she would rub olive oil on her son's head and then use a comb and comb it off. My daughter never had cradle cap that badly, but when she had it, I tried the olive oil trick and it came right off and never came back. Hope that helps!

Kateryn - posted on 11/09/2008

i used baby bath oil in my sons bath as well as oil through the day maybe that will work? my son didnt get it badly but it seemed to help :)