How to Cure/Prevent "Cradle Cap"

If you have an infant you may have a problem with cradle cap. The flaking of the scalp that an infant gets due to rubbing their head on the crib mattress. Some forms of cradle cap may be caused by fungus, but the most common kind is easily cured.

Things You'll Need

• A soft baby brush
• Baby shampoo
• Baby lotion

Instructions

1. 

   Lather the baby's head with baby shampoo.

2. 

   Using the soft baby brush, scrub the area in a circular motion with the baby shampoo.

3. 

   Rinse, and then apply baby lotion, or baby oil.

Tips & Warnings

• If your baby has a bad case you may want to do it everyday until it is cleared. (only a few days at the most) With my daughter I would simply lay her on the counter and hold her head over the sink and wash it everyday.

Resources

• 1smartmom