https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:17:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-515583 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:56:37 +0000 JoeysMama 515583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: Thanks so much! I actually bought the Mustela today after seeing it had so many reviews online. The baby oil would have been much cheaper, lol. Fingers crossed it works! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-514653 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 01:31:45 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 514653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite NICU nurse thinks baby oil is best. Apply before bath, then wash during. They also don't wash more than twice a week...even with cradle cap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-514590 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:47:54 +0000 JoeysMama 514590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rescuemom10: Thanks! It must be so frustrating for you to deal with! I hate the idea of "pull"ing. I am such a wuss when it comes to this baby! It makes sense though bc the flakes are so hard.</p> <p>@banana: I have been using a soft brush but will get a cradle cap one! Thanks!</p> <p>@travelgirl1: Thank you! There was also a little in his eyebrows. That is where it seemed to bother him and itch the most. My pedi had suggested Aquaphor and that helped clear it quickly!</p> <p>@podomama: I looked the borage oil up. I don't know how safe it is to use for infants but i think I will do a little more research on it. I also looked up that Mustela product. It looks great! I like how they also have lotions for baby eczema. (My poor little guy had to inherit all my skin sensitivities!) Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-514186 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:11:27 +0000 archivedbee 514186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Google "borage oil and cradle cap". I'm not a doctor so I dont' know if it is true, but I've read that it helps for cradle cap (but it is hard to find). I used this Mustela product for my son when he had cradle cap: Mustela Stelaker Cradle Cap Care, I think it has a borage oil in it. That along with a cradle cap brush. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-514172 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:01:58 +0000 travelgirl1 514172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A had some on her forehead too - I rub coconut oil on it and it goes in a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-514010 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:07:41 +0000 banana 514010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used a cradle crap brush and it worked really well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-513800 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:00:06 +0000 Rescuemom10 513800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The olive oil trick works because it softenes the hard scales and helps to "pull" them off when you then wash and comb out.<br /> Basically most of us have oil that releases on our scalp. Craddle cap is when your skin releases more of a yeast based oil than just oil....I know this because not just babies get it. Its common most in babies but you can get it as an adult too. Which I am SUPER self con about but know first hand.</p> <p>But yes, more washing and combing will help as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-513737 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:44:33 +0000 JoeysMama 513737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MUI831: Thanks for the tip! Good luck getting rid of your LOs cradle cap. </p> <p>@matador84: Thanks for confirming the selsan blue trick!</p> <p>I have been brushing and washing every night and although I wish it was completely gone, it finally looks a little bit better today. My MIL told me that DH had it until he was one year old and went completely bald in the process. I guess it is in the genes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-509356 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 07:08:23 +0000 matador84 509356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did a pea sized drop of selsan and scrubbed it off. Worked like a charm. DS had a pretty bad case too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-509340 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:48:45 +0000 Mommy Finger 509340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Went to the ped today and she suggested putting mineral oil on 15 minutes prior to bath time. Let it sink in. Then brush and wash in bath. Haven't tried it yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-493722 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:17:00 +0000 JoeysMama 493722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FutureMrsMcK: Thanks! Hopefully it is on its way out!</p> <p>@sunny: Thanks! I was going to call the pedi about it but figured I would try here first.</p> <p>@hellobeeboston: I was trying to ignore it but it has been around for a few weeks now. I'm glad to hear that your LO's just went away!</p> <p>@Weagle: I was thinking about using the brush while I am shampooing. It makes the most sense! Thanks for the tip!</p> <p>@hilsy85: I heard that too. That's why I was curious to see how people treat it. I'm nervous to use it on LO but I definitely will think about it if it keeps up. It has started to bother him at night and he is scratching his head up. I know how annoying it is when your scalp itches! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-493136 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:39:12 +0000 hilsy85 493136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Strangely enough, I've heard that using selsen blue helps. I haven't done it though so can't vouch for it myself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-493132 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:35:08 +0000 Weagle 493132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I shampooed her hair, I would use her soft brush to massage her head. It helped loosen the flakes. Then I put lotion on her head. It went away in about a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-493068 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:02:40 +0000 hellobeeboston 493068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO had it and I just left it alone and it went away! Took about a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-493019 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:07:11 +0000 sunny 493019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our pedi recommended that we wash her head with a washcloth and water everyday and use shampoo 1-2x a week. It took awhile to clear but she had it pretty bad. I think it was mostly gone by month 3? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-492977 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:40:25 +0000 lovehoneybee 492977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I washed his hair every night and it faded in a week or two. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-492972 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:23:48 +0000 JoeysMama 492972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownie: awesome! Thanks for the advice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-492970 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:22:30 +0000 brownie 492970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoeysMama: I did 2 applications (a few weeks apart) of this and it was gone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-492969 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:19:45 +0000 JoeysMama 492969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Running Elley: Lol, me too! We'll have to keep each other posted! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-492967 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:18:40 +0000 Running Elley 492967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoeysMama: I only started washing it daily a couple of days ago so I'm not completely sure yet but it hasn't gotten any worse! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-492966 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:16:34 +0000 JoeysMama 492966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, ladies! </p> <p>@brownie: How long did it take to go away?</p> <p>@Running Elley: I read something like that too, so I started shampooing every day. Have you noticed a change with the frequent shampooing? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-492964 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:09:48 +0000 Running Elley 492964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoeysMama: I read that the best thing for it is frequent shampooing and it's caused by oils in the skin so not to add extra oil. My LO has a mild case too :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-492963 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:09:47 +0000 brownie 492963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did olive oil and rubbed it in. let it sit for a bit. Then wash and combed it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap#post-492962 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:07:56 +0000 JoeysMama 492962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO (11 weeks) has a mild case of cradle cap. I wash his hair every night with California Baby Sensitive shampoo. I brush his hair both before and after washing. It has helped a bit but I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions about how to treat it? I read about an olive oil treatment but am reluctant to try it. I appreciate your help! </p>