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Cradle cap
How do I care for cradle cap gently?
Soften first, then lift, then wash. Massage a little Nurturing Oil onto the scalp, leave it to soften the look of the flakes, lift them gently with a soft brush, then wash with Bubbly Wash.
Explore Cradle cap
The routine
Flakes on a new scalp ask for patience and soft hands. Oil first, a soft brush second, the wash last.
Nurturing Oil, a soft baby brush, then Bubbly Wash. Rising Star pairs the oil and the wash.
How to do it
Soften. Massage a little Nurturing Oil onto the flaky patches and leave it for a few minutes to soften the look of the flakes.
Lift. With a soft baby brush, make small, gentle circles and lift only the flakes that come away easily. Keep your touch light over the soft spot.
Wash. Warm water first, checked on the inside of your wrist, with one hand on your baby the whole time, since an oiled scalp makes a baby slippery. Lather a few drops of Bubbly Wash in your hands, wash the scalp, then rinse clean.
Wait. Leave whatever is still attached for the next bath. It softens a little more each time.
What to leave for another day
A flake that is still attached is still softening. Leave it where it is, and let the brush do the lifting in place of a fingernail. Two or three scalp washes a week is plenty, and the oil and the brush do their slow work at those baths.
Cradle cap is common, nothing you did caused it, and it usually clears over weeks to months, whether or not you lift a single flake, so you can take your time. If it is still thick after a few weeks of gentle care, your pediatrician can take a look.
Tips for cradle cap
Do it at bath time, when the wash is the next step anyway.
Choose a brush made for babies, with soft bristles.
Try the oil on a small patch of skin the first time.
Lay a towel under your baby's head while the oil softens.
Tell anyone else who cares for your baby how you would like the scalp handled.
If someone comments on the flakes, you can tell them cradle cap is common and has nothing to do with how clean a baby is.
Questions
Did I cause this?
No. Cradle cap is common, and it has nothing to do with how often you wash your baby. It usually clears with time.
Can I pick or scrape the flakes off?
Keep to the oil and the soft brush, and take only what comes away easily. Whatever is still attached can wait for the next bath.
When should I see my pediatrician?
See your pediatrician if the scalp looks red, swollen, sore or infected, if the flakes spread beyond the scalp, or if the patches look dry and itchy rather than greasy. Go too if it seems to bother your baby, since cradle cap is usually painless, or if it is still thick after a few weeks of gentle care or keeps coming back.
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