dry skin on scalp

cradle cap shows up anytime!! not just right after birth. . . you need to scrub her hair really well and apply baby oil. . . works like a charm.

My dd got cradle cap later on and what I did for it was before her bath I put johnsons baby oil all over her scalp. Let it set for at least an hour and run the comb gently through her hair to try to get as much of the dry skin as possible off. Then continue her bath like normal.

I only had to do this once but sometimes, I've heard, it takes a couple of treatments before its all gone. GL

thanks girls for the prompt answers :)

i personally wouldnt scrub to hard or apply oil just yet. it could irritate the scalp more. some babies peel EVERYWHERE after they are born. my dd did as well as my ds. my ds was a little worse. and his "dry skin flakes" lasted a little longer. but by 3.5 months all little flakes on his scalp were gone. i know it is annoying and you just want it gone and to pick it off!!! but if i were you id just let it be. bathe and moisturize her like normal. and if you think it is consistently getting worse or the problem persist, then maybe seek advise from a doctor or try the oils. aquaphor (its like vaseline) is great on babies dry skin. good luck.

Just rub a little coconut or olive oil on her head