Hair Care
What is cradle cap ?
Cradle cap (which looks like dandruff) is an accumulation of dead skin and oily secretions
on the infant’s scalp. The best way to treat it is to rub baby oil into the scalp and
massage vigorously. You should shampoo baby’s hair daily, rubbing the scalp
briskly with your fingers and then brush her hair with a fine tooth comb.
For how long does cradle cap persist ?
This condition rarely persists beyond the first months, but if it does, or you notice it
on other parts of the body, check with the pediatrician.
Clipping Fingernails
How should I trim the baby’s
fingernails?
Keep baby’s nails trimmed so that he does not scratch himself. Use a pair of
blunt-tipped fingernail scissors so that you do not hurt the baby. Keep his nails short
and smooth. It is easier to cut the nails after a bath when they are soft or when he is
asleep and his fingers are relaxed. Whether mothers use a pair of scissors or a nail
clipper, it may help push back the skin underneath the nails and then trip them.
Should I use a nail clipper or a
pair of blunt scissors?
Most infant grooming sets come with a nail clipper as well as a pair of blunt
scissors. You should initially use the scissors because they are safer for the
baby. The only drawback is that you cannot cut the nails too close. (Which
means you may have to trim the baby’s nails more often). Be more careful with a
nail clipper, even if it is especially for infants, because the chances of your cutting
the baby are very high. You will be surprised to know how many first-time mothers have
drawn blood from their baby’s finger.
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