How to wash dirt off a baby's head

After the baby is born, some substances will remain on the skin of the head, which looks like dirt, but it is not. It is a manifestation of cradle cap. Many mothers always want to remove it as soon as possible, otherwise it will look very dirty. In fact, the best way to clean this thing is to use vegetable oil. First, heat and disinfect the vegetable oil, place it at a certain temperature, and then gently apply it on the baby's scalp. After a period of time, it will be easy to clean.

1. How to wash the dirt on the baby's head?

The easiest and most convenient way is to clean it with vegetable oil. To ensure the cleanliness of vegetable oil, it is generally necessary to heat and disinfect it, then cool it down before use. When cleaning the baby's scalp cradle cap, first apply cooled clean vegetable oil on the surface of the scalp cradle cap. Do not wash off the oil immediately. Leave it on for several hours and the scalp cradle cap will be softened by the vegetable oil. Thinner scalp cradle cap will fall off naturally, while thicker scalp cradle cap may require more vegetable oil and longer "steaming" time. When it is soft and has not fallen off, you can use a small comb to comb it slowly and gently, and the thick scalp cradle cap will fall off. Then use baby soap and warm water to wash off the oil on your head.

If the scab is very thick, it may not be removed by one oil soaking. You can repeat the above steps 2-3 times. You can also apply vegetable oil 1-2 times a day until the scab is soaked and then comb it off. When cleaning, be careful to be gentle. Do not scratch it with your fingernails or use a comb to avoid damaging the scalp and causing infection.

2. 7 things to note when dealing with baby's dandruff

1. Do not peel it off forcibly with your hands, otherwise the skin will be damaged and secondary infection will occur. Also, do not use a comb to comb out the dandruff hard, so as not to hurt the baby and cause infection.

2. If the dandruff is very thick, it may not be completely removed by one oil soaking. You can also apply vegetable oil 1-2 times a day until the dandruff is soaked through and then comb it out. You can also repeat this cleaning on the next day until the dandruff on the scalp is completely cleaned. Generally speaking, it can be completely cleared within 10 days.

3. Do not use too much moisturizing oil to soften dandruff to avoid it getting into the baby's eyes and ears. You can use medical liquid paraffin oil or vitamin B6 ointment to remove dandruff.

4. Never use adult products as shampoo. The overly strong alkaline will destroy the baby's scalp sebum, causing dry and itchy scalp, shortening the life of hair, and making hair dry and yellow.

5. If the dandruff grows too quickly, or the secretions stick to the hair and cannot be combed out, or if there is a noticeable odor, it is time to seek treatment from a pediatrician.

6. Do not use a comb that is too hard. Also, make sure the teeth of the comb are wider and not too sharp. When combing your hair, stroke it gently and try not to comb your scalp. Comb your baby's hair in the direction of its natural growth, keeping the movements and force consistent to reduce the stress on your baby's scalp. Also remember to boil the comb in boiling water before use to thoroughly disinfect it.

7. It is best to let the baby's hair dry naturally. Be careful when using a hair dryer on the baby, as it can easily damage the baby's fragile hair and tender scalp.