Watch as Parents Magazine shows when to worry about cradle cap! Seborrhoeic dermatitis, also known as cradle cap, is extremely common. Scaly, yellowish patches look almost like dandruff, but they’re easily treated. Cradle cap usually occurs on the scalp, but it can also show up on your baby’s face, eyebrows, behind the ears, or on the back and upper chest. The exact cause is unknown, but it also doesn’t seem to bother most babies. It will most likely disappear on its own, but you can speed up the process with a few easy steps. Before bath time, massage baby oil or olive oil onto your baby’s head to loosen up the dry patches. Allow it to sit for a bit, soaking in. Brush away the flakes with a soft brush comb or dry wash cloth. Lastly, if the cradle cap symptoms don’t seem to be retreating, talk to your pediatrician. A special shampoo or ointment can help kick it for good.
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