Has anyone got any tips on how to get rid of cradle cap? I’ve tried oil and the frida cradle cap brush but it just doesn’t seem to want to go.
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Vaseline- spread quite a lot of it over babies head, leave it for as long as possible, minimum half an hour and then wash it out

Detinox shampoo

Grape oil

We used zero base/emoillient cream and scalp oil combo, let it sit for ten minutes. Bathed him and shampooed his hair (let the shampoo sit). Whilst the shampoo was in used a comb to gently lift the dry crustiness off. We did it in all directions and then rinsed. Put some more zero base as a preventative measure and it hasn’t come back

Honestly I wouldn’t bother too much about it
It does no harm and will clear up in its own time
Only reason to help it along the way for me would be if it was irritating baby 💕

Use an eye lash brush to brush and lift it

Have you tried them silicon hair brush things ? x

Dentinox is incredible. I’ve used it for both of my babies and it’s gotten rid of it in 1-2 sessions

My mum swears by baking soda and water

Mustela cradle cap cream and foam shampoo worked wonders for my baby x

We used oil; coconut the 1st time and baby 2 years later with the smaller patch that never fully went. Put plenty in and massage well, leave it to soak for like 30 mins then exfoliate gently so you can go over in little circles with a flannel or the most recent time i gently brushed with a nail brush. Once the flakes have loosened you can comb out against the direction of the hair to lift flakes away, you might need to go over quite a few times, shampoo and rinse, comb again, shampoo and rinse, comb again.

I’ve heard from many mums that cradle cap settles on its own. However, I tried massaging a little breast milk mixed with coconut oil onto my LO’s scalp, and I feel like it really helped. His scalp is completely clear now! Although I’m not sure whether it was the breast milk or if it just needed some time 😅

Honestly get mustela cradle cap shampo and cream did magic for my little one when she had it or even only the shampoo will get the job done. It’s really so good have recommended for a few frnds that it’s worked for too. All d best
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Has anyone got any tips on how to get rid of cradle cap? I’ve tried oil and the frida cradle cap brush but it just doesn’t seem to want to go.

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