Cradle cap is a yellow crusty substance found on your baby’s scalp or eye brows that may be oily or dry to touch. Cradle cap may take several weeks to clear, can become infected and can reappear.
Cradle cap is usually produced from an overproduction of sebum mixed with dead skin cells. It is harmless but often unsightly.
To treat, slowly loosen the scales by massaging with baby oil but be careful not to cause the scalp to bleed. Repeat every couple of days until it is gone. Regularly rough up the area using a fine comb or washer before washing with a baby shampoo. Cradle cap may take several weeks to clear, but if you are concerned, you should consult your healthcare professional.
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The skin is your baby’s largest organ and taking care of it is important to avoid damage and infection. The natural skin barrier is not yet fully developed in your baby, making it more sensitive to outside pollutants and more likely to lose moisture from the inside.
Your baby will love a nice warm bath and if not, be patient – it won’t take long and they will and won’t want to get out! Water is warm and soothing and bathing offers a lovely opportunity for close interaction between you and your baby.Here are ten tips to make the bathing experience enjoyable and effective:
Your baby’s poo lets you know how well their digestive system is performing, and what is ‘normal’ is a source of common confusion for most parents. Basically, what goes in one end will determine what comes out the other! If you are aware of what normal baby poo looks like, you will then know when something is not normal and may need further attention.
Thrush is a fungal infection and can be found in your baby’s mouth, nappy area or under the chin. The fungus lives on the skin and usually causes no harm, but when conditions are favourable, it thrives and causes havoc.
No one is an instant expert at nappy changing - don’t worry there is plenty of opportunity to practice. Your baby may lie still, wiggle, kick and scream or do all three. The most important thing is to take note of the amount of wet and dirty nappies.
Colic is an unexplainable unsettled period where your baby is crying for a long time, sometimes for hours, and is inconsolable. The true definition is crying ≥3 hours per day, on ≥3 days per week for ≥3 weeks. If your baby is feeding normally and your doctor says that everything is fine, then try not to worry. Our tips may help.
Lactose intolerance is a clinical condition which is due to the intestine’s inability to digest lactose, the main carbohydrate, or sugar, found naturally in milk and milk products. It is not an allergy, with symptoms being associated with the digestive system, which is still maturing in young infants.
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