Cradle Cap and How To Deal With It
Baby Samuel has been dealing with cradle cap for a few months now and as a mom, I had gotten to my wits end with the sad looking baby dandruff. If you've never seen cradle cap , Google it. Samuel's wasn't as extreme as I've seen other babies but it was bad enough to irritate me. So I started looking up ways to make his little life easier, especially if it is itchy, though he doesn't try to itch it. I still am not sure if it is or not. What is Cradle Cap ? Defined by Google : a skin condition sometimes seen in babies caused by excessive production of sebum, characterized by areas of yellowish or brownish scales on the top of the head. First, I started using Rosehip oil . I put a half dropper full on his head and massage it in. I have heard that you can use olive oil as well or coconut oil . I have used the coconut oil but found the Rosehip oil works the best for Samuel. Then I use his comb , not brush, his comb and gently comb through his hair for a few...