#AskTheExpert

Hi Doctor,

Small rashes and dandruff like flakes appear on my 3 month baby's head. It is getting reduced if we apply coconut oil.

Shall we continue the same or do we need to apply any lotion/cream?

Thanks

Question

#AskTheExpert

Hi Doctor,

Small rashes and dandruff like flakes appear on my 3 month baby's head. It is getting reduced if we apply coconut oil.

Shall we continue the same or do we need to apply any lotion/cream?

Thanks

Accepted Answer

Continue applying coconut oil in the scalp and keep the scalp clean by giving frequently head baths to the baby and continue it the flakes will reduce take care and stay sfe

Accepted Answer

dont apply uch oils,its cradle cap
will get fine in few months,
If your breast feeding your baby then continue to breastfeed at regular intervals and there is no need to give anything else apart from mother milk or formula milk to baby till he complete 6months  of age as it is complete food that takes care of hydration as well as nutrition. After 6 month you can gradually start weaning with homemade easy to digest food items like rice porridge ragi porridge mashed fruits apple Puree, mashed  banana chiku etc.
But whatever you are introducing should be introduced gradually with a small amount

Accepted Answer

Hi mommy 
Usually it will correct within one week apply calamine lotion twice daily keep babys surrounding clean and dust free 
Apply coconut oil or olive oil twice daily 
Wash hairs often with chemical free shampoo apply onion paste twice a week to make hairs smooth and to reduce hair fall and parabean free shampoo apply coconut oil or olive oil and also apply onion paste regularly to reduce hair fall 
Maintain hygiene