What Can I Do To Prevent Cradle Cap In My Baby?

Do you bathe your baby no more than once a day?

Have you limited your baby's bathing to about ten minutes?

Do you avoid baby products that contain harsh or potentially toxic chemicals, such as phenoxyethanol, parabens, sulfates, or alcohol?

Do you use only mild baby shampoos?

Do you apply baby oil to your baby's scalp after shampooing?

Do you practice gently brushing your baby's scalp with a soft brush to prevent flakes from accumulating?

Do you use a humidifier in your baby's room?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways to prevent cradle cap in your baby. It is important that your baby's skin is properly hydrated. Dry skin will encourage the sebaceous glands to secrete more oil, which can cause a cradle cap. You should bathe your baby only once a day, limit bathing to ten minutes and use mild baby shampoos. Your baby's skin is very sensitive, so you should avoid baby products that contain harsh or potentially toxic chemicals such as phenoxyethanol, parabens, sulfates or alcohol. You should use a humidifier in your baby's room because moist air will prevent the baby's skin from drying out.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about preventing cradle cap in your baby. Cradle cap can be caused by yeast imbalance, fungal infection, or hormones that are transmitted from mother to baby, which causes oil glands overproduction. Cradle cap is fairly common in newborns, but it is not painful, hurtful or contagious. It usually appears on the scalp, forehead or eyebrows, but it can also appear on the ears and in the diaper area. You can help prevent the buildup of scales on your baby's scalp by gently brushing its scalp with a soft brush. You can also apply baby oil on the scalp after shampooing.