{"id":1623,"date":"2023-02-19T16:35:07","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T16:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.organicmonkey.co.uk\/?page_id=1623"},"modified":"2023-02-21T14:04:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T14:04:12","slug":"cradlecap","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.organicmonkey.co.uk\/advice\/cradlecap\/","title":{"rendered":"Cradle Cap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Cradle Cap in Babies: Understanding the Natural Condition and How to Treat It<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1669 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.organicmonkey.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cradle-cap-pic.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"273\" height=\"158\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cradle cap is a common condition in babies characterised by yellowy\/brown, greasy or dry scales of skin on babies heads and is an unsightly and unwelcome addition to your little monkeys scalp. But don&#8217;t fret, there are safe and effective ways to treat it using organic ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s medical name is infantile seborrheic dermatitis and it is a very common and harmless condition that affects mainly young babies, usually lasting a couple of months and generally clearing by the age of three. It is not itchy and generally doesn\u2019t cause any discomfort .<\/p>\n<p>Although the cause of cradle cap is still somewhat unclear many experts believe that it is caused by the hormones a baby receives from their mother at the end of the pregnancy which can over stimulate the oil producing sebaceous glands in their skin.<\/p>\n<p>There are a couple of things that you can do to combat this condition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gently massage the scalp with organic oils. Warm up a small amount of our Rock the Cradle Scalp Oil and massage it into your baby&#8217;s scalp. Let it sit for 30 minutes to an hour to allow the oil to soak in and soften the scales. Then, gently remove with a soft brush to wash cloth<\/li>\n<li>Washing your baby&#8217;s hair with a mild, chemical-free, baby-friendly organic shampoo, (but not too often) can help prevent a build-up of the scales..<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>N.B. Never pick the affected area as this can lead to redness and soreness as well as an irritated little baby<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.organicmonkey.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rockthecradle-212x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.organicmonkey.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rockthecradle-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/www.organicmonkey.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rockthecradle-300x425.png 300w, https:\/\/www.organicmonkey.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rockthecradle.png 309w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rock the Cradle Scalp Oil is a gentle, moisturising blend of organic oils to relieve dryness and help to soften and loosen crusty skin with organic geranium essential oil (great for helping to restore skins natural balance).<\/p>\n<p>The Star Actives<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Organic Geranium essential oil &#8211; balances the production of sebum to restore skins natural balance.<\/li>\n<li>Organic Coconut oil &#8211; a key ingredient for its ability to heal and regenerate the skin<\/li>\n<li>Organic Safflower oil &#8211; excellent source of essential fatty acids and is good for all skin conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin E \u2013 enhances the skin&#8217;s natural regenerative processes and protects skin cells<\/li>\n<li>Organic Sweet Almond oil &#8211; its gentle and nourishing properties leave skin soft and supple.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"row align-equal row-box-shadow-2 row-box-shadow-5-hover\"  id=\"row-1004139110\">\n<div class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  ><div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n  <div class=\"icon-box testimonial-box icon-box-center text-center\">\n                <div class=\"icon-box-img testimonial-image circle\" style=\"width: 121px\">\n                      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"icon-box-text p-last-0\">\n          <div class=\"star-rating\"><span style=\"width:100%\"><strong class=\"rating\"><\/strong><\/span><\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-text line-height-small italic test_text first-reset last-reset is-italic\">\n            \n<p>&#8220;I used Organic Monkey scalp oil on my daughters head as everything else I had bought from chemists had failed. All the dry, flaky skin was gone within 3 applications and still hasn&#8217;t returned a month later &#8211; I am seriously impressed.&#8221;<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"testimonial-meta pt-half\">\n             <strong class=\"testimonial-name test_name\">Kerry, Beths Mum<\/strong>\n                          <span class=\"testimonial-company test_company\"><\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n  <\/div><!-- .icon-box -->\n\n  \n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  ><div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n  <div class=\"icon-box testimonial-box icon-box-center text-center\">\n                <div class=\"icon-box-img testimonial-image circle\" style=\"width: 121px\">\n                      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"icon-box-text p-last-0\">\n          <div class=\"star-rating\"><span style=\"width:100%\"><strong class=\"rating\"><\/strong><\/span><\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-text line-height-small italic test_text first-reset last-reset is-italic\">\n            \n<div class=\"e-box h-p2 -stacked -radius-none\">\n<p class=\"t-body h-my1\">A beautiful, gentle oil that was really effective as loosening all the dry scaly bits on my son&#8217;s scalp &#8211; smells gorgeous too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"testimonial-meta pt-half\">\n             <strong class=\"testimonial-name test_name\">Clarissa - Zachs mum<\/strong>\n                          <span class=\"testimonial-company test_company\"><\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n  <\/div><!-- .icon-box -->\n\n  \n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  ><div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n  <div class=\"icon-box testimonial-box icon-box-center text-center\">\n                <div class=\"icon-box-img testimonial-image circle\" style=\"width: 121px\">\n                      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"icon-box-text p-last-0\">\n          <div class=\"star-rating\"><span style=\"width:100%\"><strong class=\"rating\"><\/strong><\/span><\/div>  \t\t\t\t<div class=\"testimonial-text line-height-small italic test_text first-reset last-reset is-italic\">\n            \n<p>This oil smells wonderful and worked wonders on my daughters scalp.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"testimonial-meta pt-half\">\n             <strong class=\"testimonial-name test_name\">Zoe P<\/strong>\n                          <span class=\"testimonial-company test_company\"><\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n  <\/div><!-- .icon-box -->\n\n  \n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style scope=\"scope\">\n\n#row-1004139110 > .col > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cradle Cap in Babies: Understanding the Natural Condition and How to Treat It Cradle cap is a common condition in babies characterised by yellowy\/brown, greasy or dry scales of skin on babies heads and is an unsightly and unwelcome addition to your little monkeys scalp. 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