A crust on the head of a newborn: is it worth worrying and how to remove it?

Many mothers and dads, bringing a charming package from the hospital and seeing their baby for the first time, may notice that there is some crust on the head of the newborn. At some children it can appear later - after weeks or even months. The phenomenon is quite frequent and not at all dangerous. Attentive daily care of a skin of a head of the kid will soon bear the fruits - the crust will disappear.

The unpleasant appearance of the child and the slow growth of the hair are the two main problems that cause a crust on the head of a newborn. Usually it is yellow and can be thick and thick enough, but it also happens in the form of flakes on the skin.

In the first months of life this phenomenon is called a "lullaby cap". She can remind herself about one and a half to two years. The reason is the increased work of the sebaceous glands. Less often, the factors that affect the appearance of a baby's crust on the head may be:

• Improper care (frequent head washing);
• Predisposition to allergies;
• Incorrectly selected cosmetic (soap, lotion, oil, cream, etc.);
• Malnutrition of the baby or mother (if the child is breastfed);
• The head of a child sweats in a hat, etc.

The crust on the head of a newborn is usually located on the vertex, but it can appear in the frontal part or in the fontanel area. The main thing is to start a timely fight, otherwise the crusts are layered, and their dense layer interferes with the growth of tender baby babies.

Many parents, wondering how to remove crusts on the head of a crumb, begin to actively soap them while bathing the child. Do not abuse this, and even more so do not wash the head often with a special shampoo. This will only make you worse. The crusts will dry up and begin to resemble stuck translucent dandruff, which is much harder to remove, besides, it can spread all over the head. Start fighting with a crust by the rules!

Three steps to a beautiful head

First, let's warn young moms - the crust on the head of the newborn should not be scraped off either with nails or with any appliances! In no case! The wounds and cracks, which can remain after such manipulations, can penetrate the infection.

• The first step is to soften the crust. Approximately one hour before bathing generously lubricate the child's scalp with oil - it can be child or vegetable. Suitable and liquid petrolatum. From above put on a cap - it will warm a head of the kid and will not allow oil to soil all around. Before bathing, massage the baby's head with a soft brush - you will see how some crusts begin to flake off the skin.
• The second step is bathing. Lather the baby's head with a special shampoo and rinse. Do not soap more than once. Blot your head with a soft towel. Do not tumble dry!
• Step three is combing. Most crusts must leave the baby's head when bathing. The flakes left in the hair must be combed out with a special children's comb with blunt teeth or a brush with synthetic soft pile. Do not be afraid to actively comb your hair in the fontanel!

If after the first bath the crust still remains, repeat the procedures in one to two days and, if necessary, once a month for prophylaxis.