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

Megan Sheppard answers your natural health questions
Apply oils rich in essential fatty acids, such as evening primrose oil,  to your baby’s scalp can help combat 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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