A usually very simple remedy for cradle cap is to rub olive oil or coconut oil onto the effected area. I personally like to put the oil on before bath time and then gently massage the area while baby is relaxed in the tub allowing any flakes to wash away.
You could also try adding some aromatherapy as well.
Lavender is great for skin issues. For cradle cap place 1 drop of therapeutic grade essential oil in 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and massage into skin.
Melrose is a therapeutic blend of essential oils that is also useful for skin conditions like cradle cap. Use the same ratios as lavender and coconut oil or mix one drop of lavender and melrose with your coconut oil.
Rose Ointment can be used in place of coconut or olive oil and can also be mixed with lavender and melrose. Rose ointment is ideal for dry, chapped skin.
Sometimes an oil massage isn't enough to kick cradle cap completely. A possible culprit could be a deficiency of biotin.
Biotin is a water soluble B vitamin that is essential for bodily health. It helps the body to process fat and sugars, and it helps form a critical process in fat production in the body. Since biotin is so involved with creating the building blocks for basic body functions at a cellular level, it's very important to have a sufficient supply of this nutritional element.
Its recommended for pregnant and lactating mothers to have 30 micrograms of biotin a day. Here are a few foods to add to mama's diet while nursing even if cradle cap isn't an issue.
* Swiss Chard
* Carrots
* Almonds and Walnuts
* Chicken Eggs
* Strawberries and raspberries
* Halibut
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