my 2.5 month baby has cradle cap. Doctor suggested him to apply liquid paraffin on his scalp and then to wash hair. for how long should the liquid paraffin be soaked in baby's scalp to get rid of cradle cap???

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Shruti SuranaMom of a 12 yr 1 m old boy3 years ago

A. hi dear mom...follow doctors advise...just apply the parrafin..let it remain for 5 min or so. then wash it off. cradle cap is common issue among babies..so no need to worry at all. happy parenting

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