5 Simple Ways to Prevent Cradle Cap

Cradle cap is the most common skin condition of the baby during the first three months of their life. It is not so harmful to baby and not painful or itchy.

It appears as large greasy, yellowish patches on your baby scalp, sometimes it also affect on baby face, eyebrows, eyelids and other parts of body, Where it is called as seborrheic dermatitis.

No one is sure about why cradle cap is caused, some researchers say that it is caused due to the genetics, if the baby family have allergies like eczema or any skin infections then baby to be suffered with cradle cap. It also occurs due to the passing of hormones from mother to baby, extreme weather, food allergies, overstimulation of baby’s oil glands, fungal growth, more intake of antibiotics by mother during pregnancy, cleaning skin irregularly, when yeast grows in the digestive system, etc.

How To Get Relief From Cradle Cap

Cradle cap is not so dangerous, but also if it start spreading to other body parts then try to consult a doctor. In many cases the problem can be treated at home with some best home remedies. To get faster relief from cradle cap try to follow below remedies.

Remedy – 1: Everyday Brushing

Like shampooing regularly two to three times a week, brushing also one of the important method which helps baby to get rid from cradle cap. Before brushing we recommend to gently massage your baby head with your fingers, and then brush the baby’s scalp with a soft brush to increase the blood flow and also to balance the secretion of sebum that reduces cradle cap.

Remedy – 2: (Oil Massage)

Oil massage is effective ways to remove cradle cap, as it cleanses and moisturizes the skin by penetrating deep into the skin. They have an anti-inflammatory property that helps to reduce the pain and swelling caused due to cradle cap. Here is some natural oil massages explained that help your baby to get rid of cradle cap.

Olive oil, mineral oil, coconut oil, almond oil have excellent properties which helps to treat your baby from cradle crap. Olive oil have antioxidants that cleanse and restores the skin’s elasticity, coconut oil and mineral oil has excellent moisturizing properties, Almond oil has vitamins A, E, D along with emollient property that reduces cradle cap and thus makes the skin soft

Note : Essential oils like tea tree oil are also used to treat cradle cap that caused due to fungal infections. Mix 1 part of tea tree oil to 10 parts of almond oil and apply it on the baby’s scalp. Rinse off after 10 – 15 minutes with mild baby shampoo.

Remedy – 3: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties to fight against the fungal infections. It is acidic in nature that also helps to treat cradle cap.

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Note: If your baby is having dry or sensitive skin then avoid using this remedy, as it causes some irritation.

Remedy – 4: Chamomile

Chamomile has an astringent property that constricts the overactive glands to produce enough oil. It also removes loosens flakes to clear cradle cap quickly.

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Remedy – 5: Iodine Aloe Gel

Aloe vera helps to soothing of the skin when you combine aloe vera and iodine it will be more effective to get relief from cradle cap.

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Remedy – 6: (Shea Butter)

Shea butter has an excellent moisturizing and healing properties that help to clear cradle cap. It is also enriched with vitamin A & E that are essential for treating skin disorders and it is easily absorbed by the skin.

Remedy – 7: (Baking Soda)

Baking soda exfoliates the skin and also exhibits an alkaline property that balances the pH level of your baby’s scalp to prevent cradle cap.

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Remedy – 7: (Baking Soda)

Many people find petroleum jelly is the most helpful and easiest remedy in treating cradle cap. The moisturizing properties in petroleum jelly will moistures the skin and loosen the oily scales.