Presence of an infant in home is overwhelming for the parents. Sometimes, when the skin conditions like cradle cap bothers the baby, then the parents start worrying for the baby's health. Cradle cap is only a skin condition, which occurs irrespective of hygiene. Cradle cap is also not an allergy but is an Infantile Seborrheic Dermatitis. It occurs in new born babies, within or around two months of their birth. Cradle cap starts with red rashes on the head of the baby, these rashes are scaly.



Cradle cap occurs due to the improper functioning of sebaceous glands. The cradle cap can also be noticed over the eyebrows or behind the years of the infant. In short, wherever the presence of sebaceous glands will be more, that area will be more affected with cradle cap. This skin condition needs a regular and gentle skin care of the baby. The skin of the baby must be wiped gently with a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm water. The skin of the baby is soft and must be treated accordingly.

The scales are to be repeatedly removed with soft procedures. Application of mineral oil or baby oil to the affected areas is a good option. In cradle cap, your infant may or may not like the application of some substances. Try to understand what soothes the child the most. The more herbal treatment is good for the scalp of the baby. The yellowish greasy scales in cradle cap have to be rinsed with baby shampoo gently. Then the scales must be dried with cotton mop.

The dried out scales can be brush removed using a soft brush. The cradle cap requires such mild procedures repeatedly until the baby becomes healed. Extra precaution regarding the water temperature during the winters must be taken. A gentle care will ease the baby all through till healing.