A Little Known Way to Eliminate Cradle Cap

What is Cradle Cap?

It's troubling when your beloved little baby unexpectedly develops cradle cap! Although it is not very attractive, cradle cap is a very common yet harmless scalp condition found in perfectly healthy newborn babies. So take a breath parents and don’t fret! Cradle cap is like baby dandruff. It can develop between two weeks to three months after birth and may last from a few weeks to up to a year. Your baby cakes may have to put up with it for a time, however cradle cap usually clears up on its own with proper care.

Cradle cap is a condition created when a newborn’s oil-producing scalp glands become over-active as a result of hormonal changes. This can produce mild cases that look like flaky dandruff to more thick, crusty yellow patches on the scalp, the ears, and/or the eyebrows.  

Although some parents swear by using mineral oil or petroleum jelly, these products can worsen the condition by clogging the pores of your baby’s skin. Mineral oil is a common ingredient used in baby skin care products; however, did you know that it is produced as the byproduct of the distillation of gasoline from crude oil! Most pediatricians specializing in natural skin care warn parents to avoid “petroleum” jelly, which traps moisture against the skin and is also a common allergen!

Parents, here’s your best common sense tip: Frequent, gentle shampooing with an all natural shampoo is the best way to control the condition until it disappears naturally.  Natural baby body lotion can be used to gently massage the scalp and remove the crusty scales. Do this with a soft toothbrush several times per week, let it sit for about 15 to 20 minutes, and then gently comb out the flakes.  Follow up with a mild, natural baby shampoo. You can recognize a good natural hair care baby shampoo by what it does not contain: synthetic fragrances, artificial colors, highly allergenic and irritating preservatives including quaternium 15, imidazolidinyl urea, and parabens.

Cradle Cap Treatment

Now available to parents are AWARD WINNING Happy Face & Body Lotion all natural skin care and Silly Shampoo all natural hair care.

Happy Face & Body Lotion has moisture-rich plant butters such as cupuacu and shea, which work to relieve dry skin. Our fruit scented light-weight formula is delicate enough to be used on the face, but thick enough to moisturize the driest of skin and  is excellent for Cradle Cap care. Creating a soothing layer of protection for baby's tender skin, Happy Face & Body Lotion softens dry skin while it calms and relaxes. A gentle massage with Happy Face & Body Lotion can be a loving experience for you and your baby!

Silly Shampoo  - All Natural Organic Silly Shampoo is a mild, safe and effective natural hair care cleanser with a fresh clean citrus aroma and mild cleansing agents to give you a head of happy hair. Silly Shampoo includes a mild coconut derived cleanser; this is a mild, safe cleanser for kids' sensitive skin and hair that effectively removes surface oil, and dirt without stripping natural oils. Silly Shampoo natural hair care provides relief from symptoms of scaling, flaking and itchy dry skin also associated with Eczema, Psoriasis and Dandruff. It improves dry skin & scalp WITHOUT the use of harsh acid peels, tars or steroids.
Pamper precious skin with this rich, baby skin care cleanser that contains no parabans for healthy skin and natural hair care. Oils give it a natural fragrance everyone will love without the use of perfumes.

For more great tips about baby skin care visit our website: www.SkinCareBaby.com where you will also find more ideas and great award winning baby skin care products, which are wonderful for adults too!

Here's to your family’s good health!

Diane Cuesta

Owner of SkinCareBaby LLC