Taking care of your Babies Dry Scalp.!

Most babies have a stubborn case of a dry scalp that sometimes lasts months. This, commonly known as the cradle crap, is a bother for many mothers who do not know how to deal with it. Cradle crap begins usually at your baby’s first three months although there are cases of it happening earlier or later.

Cradle crap is a yellowish, patchy, greasy, scaly and crusty scalp that looks like dandruff. This doesn’t bother them in any way since it doesn’t itch or hurt. Although it is harmless to your baby, knowing how to take care of your baby’s dry scalp gives you much peace, especially on hygiene.

Here is an easy way to take care of it:

1. Before a bath, massage a little bit of petroleum jelly, olive oil, or baby oil into your baby's scalp to loosen the skin.

2. Gently rub the oil into your baby's scalp with a soft brush or washcloth to release the flakes.

3. Wash baby's hair with a gentle baby shampoo.

Causes of Baby dry scalp:

What causes your baby’s scalp to become dry? There are several factors that may contribute to baby dry scalp, including:

• Harsh weather (very hot or very cold temperatures, powerful winds, etc.)

• Sunburn on your baby’s head

• Long baths or baths that are too hot

• Shampoos and soaps that are too strong for your baby’s skin

• Accidentally failing to rinse all of the shampoo out of your child’s hair

Any combination of these factors may cause dry scalp.

Symptoms

You’ll be able to identify the condition by the following symptoms:

• Dry skin on your baby’s head that may be flaky, scaly, or peeling

• Reddish, pinkish, yellowish, or brownish discoloration on your little one’s scalp

• Slight inflammation

• Signs of discomfort, such as crying or squirming more than usual

If your little one is showing these symptoms, it is very likely that they have dry scalp.

Alternative care methods for your babies dry scalp:

1. Use Micellar Water In-Between Baths:

To keep your baby’s skin extra clean on days they go without a bath, use a safe and baby-friendly micellar water, like Organic Micellar Water with Olive Oil and Aloe.

It’s perfect for traveling and super easy to use! Simply apply it to your baby’s skin — their face, body, and diaper area, too — using a soft cloth, diaper wipe, or cotton pad. Then pat them dry. There’s no need to rinse!

2. Bathe your baby regularly:

While hygiene is definitely not a cause of dry scalp or cradle cap, baths are still essential for keeping your little one’s skin healthy. Daily baths are helpful when caring for your child’s sensitive scalp area.

If you prefer, however, you can bathe your child every other day instead of every day. As long as you’re maintaining an adequate daily hygiene routine and changing your baby’s diapers the right way, three to four baths per week is sufficient.

3. Keep bath short:

Long baths can remove sebum from your baby’s skin and scalp, leaving them vulnerable to dehydration and dryness. To care for your baby’s dry scalp or cradle cap, limit baths to 10 minutes or less.

Remember that your little one can still have loads of fun even if it’s a short bath. With Bubble Bath, you can keep them happy and entertained in a bath full of bubbles!