Tip #30: Remedies for cradle cap (be sure to check with your doctor)

Once you've had a baby, you'll for sure hear about cradle cap. On our baby it looked like dry skin with a yellow tint. I've heard of three takes on removing cradle cap:
1. Rub an edible oil on it and let it soak, then when it's soft run a soft comb over it (our pediatrician).
2. Do the same as #1, but don't let it soak, instead rub it off with a towel (our niece's pediatrician).
3. The same as #1, but after applying, wash the area with baby shampoo and towel dry (a mom's group leader) and then comb the flakes out the hair (if your baby has hair!)

#1 did not work for us. #2 has worked for our brother. #3 has worked for us. Make sure to check with your doctor about their recommendation. The more gently you can remove cradle cap, the better for baby's skin.