Natural Health: What can I do about my baby's cradle cap?

Megan Sheppard answers your natural health questions
Natural Health: What can I do about my baby's cradle cap?

Apply oils rich in essential fatty acids, such as evening primrose oil,  to your baby’s scalp can help combat cradle cap.

My eight-month-old son has cradle cap, which is quite thick in places. What natural remedies would you suggest?

Cradle cap is a form of seborrheic dermatitis and it usually doesn’t cause any discomfort. It is a very common issue in the first 12 months of a baby’s life.

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