[ozzzii]

Hi, my 3 months old daughter had dandruff, I tried olive oil, almond oil and baby oil but nothing seems to work. Her forehead even dry and dandruff is there which made it looks like she had pimples... Wht should I use?

[ishy23]

Heelo dear.. a good products for dandruff is SELSUN but check if it good for 3 yrs old

[odinn7]

heelo dear.. a good products for dandruff is SELSUN but check if it good for 3 yrs old

The kid is 3 months old... you wouldn't use that on a 3 month old baby.


So have you been to the doctor to make sure this isn't really a problem? I mean honestly, if it's only dandruff, then it's not the end of the world. Find a good baby shampoo and use it.

[ozzzii]

Yes doc says ita normal, and asked me to keep it moisturized. Wht about tea tree oil; is it good for 3 months old head and face?
Anyway thanks all

[Wondergirl]

My babies had something like that when they were that age. The doctor called it "cradle cap." We called it "cradle crap."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cradle_cap or Google "cradle cap" Images.

[Wondergirl]

Yes doc says ita normal, n asked me to keep it moisturized. Wht abt tea tree oil; is it good for 3 months old head n face?

No.

How should I treat my baby's flaky scalp?

You don't really need to do anything, but if it bothers you, here are some things to try:

Gently massage your baby's scalp with your fingers or a soft brush to loosen the scales.
Shampoo more frequently (up to once a day), but be sure to rinse out all the soap or shampoo. After shampooing, gently brush your baby's scalp with a soft brush or a terrycloth towel.
Some parents have had success using baby shampoos developed especially for cradle cap.

If your baby has a stubborn case of cradle cap, you may want to try an oil remedy to help loosen dry flakes:

Rub a small amount of a pure, natural oil – such as almond or olive oil – on your baby's scalp and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Then gently comb out the flakes with a fine-tooth comb or brush them out with a soft brush.

Be sure to follow up by washing your baby's scalp with a gentle baby shampoo. The last thing you want to do is leave oil on his head, which could clog the pores and cause the flakes to stick. You might try leaving the shampoo on for a few minutes before rinsing, to help cut the oil.

From http://www.babycenter.com/0_cradle-cap_80.bc

[ozzzii]

Thank u so much...

[Wondergirl]

It won't last long. It's one of those passing phases in a baby's life.

[Alty]

My daughter had a severe case of cradle cap. I put baby oil on it, let it soak in for an hour, and then gently brushed with a very soft nail brush (don't know the term, it's the brush you buy to scrub your finger nails with). Buy a very soft bristle brush, or use a baby brush. Swirling motions, and then wash with regular baby shampoo. It may take a few applications, but this really worked for me, and my daughter had an extremely severe case of it.

I do have a friend that's a nurse, she works with an eye, nose and ear specialist. If they do surgery, many times the patients head needs to be shaved. She's shocked at the number of adults that have cradle cap because it was never dealt with as an infant. It's still there, it's just hidden under the hair.

So do treat it. Baby oil really does work the best. :)

Good luck.

[ozzzii]

Thanks... Will try tomorrow morning... :)

[tickle]

My babies had something like that when they were that age. The doctor called it "cradle cap." We called it "cradle crap."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cradle_cap or Google "cradle cap" Images.

Cradle crap... cool WG

Tea tree oil works well. It is natural anti bacterial and anti fungal.

And yes, the elderly get it to.

[Wondergirl]

Tea tree oil works well. It is natural anti bacterial and anti fungal.

Dilute it? Full strength? Doesn't it have a terrible odor? Use on Baby's face too?

[tickle]

Dilute it? Full strength? Doesn't it have a terrible odor? Use on Baby's face too?

I wouldn't use it in baby's faces no, what, the cradle cap isn't there. It has a medicinal odor, you buy it pure only. Like I said it is a completely natural anti bacterial remedy.

If diluted, it will lose its efficacy.

[tickle]

I wouldn't use it in baby's faces no, what, the cradle cap isn't there. It has a medicinal odor, you buy it pure only. Like I said it is a completely natural anti bacterial remedy.

If diluted, it will lose its efficacy.

It is actually recommended for adult acne.

[Wondergirl]

I wouldn't use it in baby's faces no, what, the cradle cap isn't there.

It sometimes spreads onto Baby's forehead.

[Alty]

I'd still recommend baby oil, that's what is recommended by doctors. Better to stick to a known remedy. But, if the OP wants to use tea tree oil I'd ask her pediatrician before administering.

"According to the American Cancer Society: "Tea tree oil is toxic when swallowed. It has been reported to cause drowsiness, confusion, hallucinations, coma, unsteadiness, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset, blood cell abnormalities, and severe rashes. It should be kept away from pets and children."

Tea tree oil - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[ozzzii]

It sometimes spreads onto Baby's forehead.

Yes, my daughter had same thing on forehead as well...

[ozzzii]

I'd still recommend baby oil, that's what is recommended by doctors. Better to stick to a known remedy. But, if the OP wants to use tea tree oil I'd ask her pediatrician before administering.

"According to the American Cancer Society: "Tea tree oil is toxic when swallowed. It has been reported to cause drowsiness, confusion, hallucinations, coma, unsteadiness, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset, blood cell abnormalities, and severe rashes. It should be kept away from pets and children."

Tea tree oil - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Yes, it is toxic if swallowed... I bought a tea tree oil which said only for hair on adult... :(

[tickle]

Oz, I can't think of any reason tea tree oil would be used on hair. It is usually used for abrasions, fungal infections on toe nails, and minor skin infections, and I posted before, adult facial acne.

Fungal seems to be the most popular cause:

Causes
By Mayo Clinic staff

Though the exact cause of cradle cap isn't known, one contributing factor may be hormones that pass from the mother to the baby before birth. These hormones can cause an abnormal production of oil (sebum) in the oil glands and hair follicles.

Another factor may be a yeast (fungus) called malassezia (mal-uh-SEE-zhuh) that grows in the sebum along with bacteria. Antifungal treatments, such as ketoconazole, are often effective, supporting the idea that yeast is a contributing factor.

[JudyKayTee]

"Ishy," please don't make recommendations and then tell the person to do her own research.

I'm reading that Selsun is too strong for babies AND I'm reading that parents should ask their pediatrician for suggestions.