Like adults, babies also develop dry, flaky scalps. The condition is known as “cradle cap” in infants. What can you do to treat it safely?
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Here are suggestions from the U.S. National Library of Medicine on how to help clear up cradle cap:

• Use a brush with very soft bristles or your fingers to gently rub your baby’s scalp each day. This will boost circulation and help scaly patches of skin fall off.
• Make sure you wash the scalp thoroughly to remove all soap.
• Wash baby’s head each day with a gentle soap until cradle cap subsides. Then shampoo about twice weekly.
• Before shampooing, rub a bit of mineral oil into baby’s scalp and cover it with a moist, warm washcloth to encourage scaly patches to fall off. Leave it on for up to an hour, making sure the cloth stays warm.
• If cradle cap doesn’t improve or baby continues to react to scalp itchiness, see your pediatrician about a topical lotion or cream.