Head Lice: Infant, Aquaphor
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How to cure itchy head after cradle cap on infant?
Asked by N.E. from Dallas
on June 5, 2009
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I hope someone can help/or have experience with this. My 9 month old son had cradle cap as a baby that went away somewhat on his own (with help from me picking of cour...
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- From my pediatrician, Use nutragina tgel or tsal or selsunblue. Put it on and let it sit for a a few minutes and then rise but be careful not to get it in their eyes...
- try boudreaux's butt paste found at wal-mart. it is in a yellow/white/red squeeze tube found in the diaper rash area. also, might try gently washing his hair in palo...
- buy a small tube of lotrimin Af for feet and a same size tube of name brand antibiotic. Mix the 2 in a container with a lid. A cleaned out baby food jar will work. E...
Possible Eczema on Baby's Scalp
Asked by J.S. from Dayton
on January 22, 2008
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I have a 7mo old baby boy that has a very dry, itchy, scalp. He is always scratching it especially when he is tired and has caused it to bleed and scab. His pediatrici...
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- Hi J.! My oldest had eczema on her scalp as a baby and it got really bad and even bled, so I know it can look scary. My pediatrican did prescribe a steroid ointment a...
- sounds like cradle cap. you can also try Arbonne ABC Baby Oil. It is not mineral oil, so it helps remove the crusty part, and also sinks in to condition the scalp an...
- Is it possible that it is just a dry scalp? My son had issues with this and I would put just a little bit of baby oil on his head every other day. My son however had...
Any Remedy for Severe Baby Acne and Dry Scalp?
Asked by M.H. from Fayetteville
on November 11, 2008
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Hi moms,
My son is 1 month old today and I'm loving being a mom. I need some help though (in more ways than one :). My son has really bad acne all over his face (...
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- That sounds more like hives than acne - they can look very similar. If you're not breastfeeding him exclusively, you might want to check with the pediatrician about fo...
- Dear M., I always used the creamy baby oil on my babies for the first few months of their lives. Take the creamy baby oil and smooth it on your little one's head and ...
- If it really is acne, then you really can't do much for it....except wait it out and put a mild moisturizer on it like Cetaphil or CeraVe. Our dermatalogist put my dd...
Suggestions for Organic And/or Gentle Baby Cleansers & Lotions
Asked by A.R. from Boston
on May 28, 2008
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Hi-
I was just wondering if anyone had suggestions and experiences with product lines that feature chemical free, all natural baby wash and lotions. Now that the war...
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- Hi: We use Ecover laundry detergent and cleaning products. A wonderful company and gentle products to babies and the environment. Also, California Baby is a line I re...
- I love California Baby products, you can buy them in bulk straight from the company. All natural, chemical free and smell great. The only thing I don't like about th...
- I use a shampoo made by Modern Organic Products. It's a formula especially for infants and toddlers called pear shampoo. I use it all over on body and hair and it wo...
Treatment Ideas for Cradle Cap??
Asked by T.H. from Portland
on December 15, 2008
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Hello Moms,
My 5 month old baby boy has terrible cradle cap (seborrheic dermatitis) on his head. It is now spreading to his forehead and I'm worried it will continue...
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- Hi, My son had really really bad cradle cap. I used everything then finally got a therapeutic shampoo (T/Gel from neutrogena) you just need a drop each washing. The...
- Hi T., My 6 month old has the same issue. I really have to keep on top of it! (It's almost an obsession really, every time she nurses I pick. :-) ) When it was real...
- Mustela makes a cradle cap shampoo and a cream. I haven't tried these particular items but I use their baby wipes, diaper rash ointment, and dermo-cleansing soap and l...
Cradle Cap
Asked by S.W. from St. Louis
on February 12, 2008
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My 3 and a half month old boy has had cradle cap for the past two months. I think it is due to the cold dry air, and perhaps some sensitive skin. I have tried taking...
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- My daughter had a slight case of cradle cap and my mother-in-law suggested lightly scrubbing her wet scalp with a comb or a semi-firm brush. After a few washes it seem...
- There is something you can buy at walmart, or basically anywhere else for cradle cap. It's by Gentle Naturals and says Cradle Cap on hte front of the bottle. You get ...
- I have a 8 month old daughter who had cradle cap. Just a few weeks ago, I took a comb (just an old fashion comb) and wet it down to pull her hair up on the top of her...
3 Month Old with Cradle Cap and Dry Skin
Asked by E.A. from Honolulu
on October 18, 2009
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My son is 3 months old. I bathe him in moisturizing body wash and after spread baby brand- Aloe Vera lotion on his body and his forehead. His skin looks and feels hyd...
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- I'm from the old school where we used baby oil on the scalp and baby. It works wonderfully.
- I had the same problem with my son I switched to aveeno they even had a lotion for excema witch is the one that worked the best if you use johnsons you might want to s...
- With almost any ailment, diet is linked. I would start there. If you need any advice on diet, let me know. God Bless! J.
Ideas for Cradle Cap
Asked by P.F. from Albuquerque
on July 8, 2008
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My newborn has cradle cap. Any suggestions? I've heard mineral oil works.
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- I couldn't figure this one out with my first baby, but a friend of mine who just had her third used a clean new fingernail brush. She gently scrubbed his head with th...
- Please don't use mineral oil! Mineral oil is not recommended for babies because it can clog their pores. My doctor told me to rub some olive oil on it, use a baby br...
- My pediatrician suggests a thin coat of Vaseline. It's worked for my kids. He suggested putting it on before bed time and then bathing in the AM. My kids didn't hav...
Cradle Cap
Asked by A.M. from Cincinnati
on October 7, 2008
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Anyone have any good recomendations for a very mild case of cradle cap...i'd like to stop it before it gets really bad! She is 12 weeks old. Thanks!
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- Hi A.! What type of soap do you use when you give her a bath? The reason I ask this is because when my 2nd daugther had developed a bad case of cradle cap, the nur...
- my grandaughters pediatrican told us cradle cap is actually an allery. We always used baby oil after a bath to soften it.
- I use the little soft brush they use on them in the hospital when they are first born to scrub the top of their heads when washing their hair. I have done this with a...
Johnsons Bedtime Cream Wash/Lotion
Asked by R.N. from Dallas
on March 16, 2007
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I was just told today by someone that the Johnsons bedtime wash/lotion are not good for babies. They said they have some kind of hormone or something in them that is ...
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- I know that Johnson & Johnson shampoo contains formaldehyde (quaternium-15). It is used as a preservative so that the product will have a longer shelf life. Formalde...
- Before I was a WAHM I worked in medical media relations/PR and spent a lot of time reading and analyzing medical research. I agree that many consumer products conta...
- Hi R., This is very interesting to me because my daughter has had some early development symptoms like you described -- and we use the Johnson's products. Is it only...
