My boyfriend swears the reason our 4 month old daughter who was born with a full head of hair who is losing her hair because when we give her a bath we wash her hair with johnsons baby shampoo and the ';scrubbing'; of her head is making it fall out. (which keep in mind its not scrubbing more like just a little massage to get the shampoo on the whole head and rinse) Can this be true? I was always just told all babie lose their hair but it gows back...but he wont believe me!Can babies lose hair due to shampooing their hair?
Babies often lose their first hair. My daughter (now 6 years old) was born with a full head of black hair. Her hair was stunning. I live in Sweden (I'm married to a swedish guy). When my daughter was 4 months old I decided to travel to Scotland with her so that all my relatives and friends could see my wee one at last. A couple of weeks before we travelled, she started to lose her hair. When the day came to travel she only had half a head of hair. A couple of weeks later all her hair had gone and her new (light brown) had started to come in.
Her hair is still beautiful - but I remember the shock of her hair coming out so quickly in these early days..... It really was quite dramatic and if I hadn't been prepared for this happening it would have been traumatic too.
Here is a website with information about hair loss in babies:
http://www.babycenter.com/0_hair-loss_85鈥?/a>Can babies lose hair due to shampooing their hair?
maybe the baby has that dirt thing i forgot what it called, so when u was da baby hair the hair would fall out. thats wat happen to my son, and now its so long.
You are right. Newborns often lose their ';newborn'; hair and it grows back. It's not because you are scrubbing it off.
everyone had hair b4 you ';real hair'; grows in but you have ';peach fuzz'; that needs to fall of and ';tell you new hair where to grow';
Friday, July 30, 2010
Why ';NO TEARS SHAMPOO'; for Babies only ???
Why don't the Shampoo making company come out with NO TEARS SHAMPOO for Adults too?
Agreed we can bear a little discomfort in our Eyes, But still it's better to have all adult Shampoos with the NO MORE TEARS formula.Why ';NO TEARS SHAMPOO'; for Babies only ???
Those formulas just have a chemical in them that numbs the eyes, they don't clean any less well.
As for adults using that formula - they assume that you are mature enough to close your eyes when you wash your hair.Why ';NO TEARS SHAMPOO'; for Babies only ???
HA..........HA............... GOOD QUESTION. WE THE ADULTS KNOW WHEN SHAMPOO ENTER OUR EYE WE WILL RINSE IT OFF AND IT WILL CAUSE NO DAMAGE. BUT BABIES THEY WILL EVEN CRY TO TAKE BATH WE DONT WHAT FOR THEY ARE CRYING SO THEY ARE USING NO MORE TEARS SHAMPOO . IF YOU WANT YOU CAN ALSO USE THAT IS NOT FOR ONLY BABIES
use it if you want to
For the same reason for which Diapers are only for babies.
because it doesn't clean ur hair as well the stuff that stings ur eyes helps to get dirt and oil out of ur hair
you know.. actually i think they do have a shampoo has a ';no tears'; formula.. i cant remember the name but i THINKK that it was a garnier fructis shampoo
I know it seems ridicules,but the idea is when the babies cry its so hard while bathing making them stop,by the way I use the baby shampoos cause they are the best the make my hair look good.They said its for babies but they didn't say its NOT for adults!!
Anybody can use a baby shampoo, but most adults will find that it isn't a strong enough detergent to effectively clean away all the dirt and grease and styling products.
because baby is fragile and don't know how to clean the shampoo by itself...
ah... actually u can use it too... one of my friend did that!
who said there's no such shampoo's for adults??/
if your that worried you can use it too :)
its not for babies and babies only :)
HAHA!
Good question.
I sometimes use them too, so should you (;
hey thats a good one eh??? who said its just 4 babies..... i've tried it .....its actually good....... its 4 ya too.... check it out
Use it then. It actually makes your hair smell great and feel soft. I've tried it.
Because adults are used to crying., once you become an adult its one worry or the other so what difference does it make?
Agreed we can bear a little discomfort in our Eyes, But still it's better to have all adult Shampoos with the NO MORE TEARS formula.Why ';NO TEARS SHAMPOO'; for Babies only ???
Those formulas just have a chemical in them that numbs the eyes, they don't clean any less well.
As for adults using that formula - they assume that you are mature enough to close your eyes when you wash your hair.Why ';NO TEARS SHAMPOO'; for Babies only ???
HA..........HA............... GOOD QUESTION. WE THE ADULTS KNOW WHEN SHAMPOO ENTER OUR EYE WE WILL RINSE IT OFF AND IT WILL CAUSE NO DAMAGE. BUT BABIES THEY WILL EVEN CRY TO TAKE BATH WE DONT WHAT FOR THEY ARE CRYING SO THEY ARE USING NO MORE TEARS SHAMPOO . IF YOU WANT YOU CAN ALSO USE THAT IS NOT FOR ONLY BABIES
use it if you want to
For the same reason for which Diapers are only for babies.
because it doesn't clean ur hair as well the stuff that stings ur eyes helps to get dirt and oil out of ur hair
you know.. actually i think they do have a shampoo has a ';no tears'; formula.. i cant remember the name but i THINKK that it was a garnier fructis shampoo
I know it seems ridicules,but the idea is when the babies cry its so hard while bathing making them stop,by the way I use the baby shampoos cause they are the best the make my hair look good.They said its for babies but they didn't say its NOT for adults!!
Anybody can use a baby shampoo, but most adults will find that it isn't a strong enough detergent to effectively clean away all the dirt and grease and styling products.
because baby is fragile and don't know how to clean the shampoo by itself...
ah... actually u can use it too... one of my friend did that!
who said there's no such shampoo's for adults??/
if your that worried you can use it too :)
its not for babies and babies only :)
HAHA!
Good question.
I sometimes use them too, so should you (;
hey thats a good one eh??? who said its just 4 babies..... i've tried it .....its actually good....... its 4 ya too.... check it out
Use it then. It actually makes your hair smell great and feel soft. I've tried it.
Because adults are used to crying., once you become an adult its one worry or the other so what difference does it make?
Baby Shampoo?
Does Baby Shampoo help with adult hair?
I've heard that people use it because it makes hair healthy...is that true?
What are some other effects?Baby Shampoo?
I like to use it because of the detangler in it. It also seems to make my hair nice and soft and it comes in such nice scents.Baby Shampoo?
It can be really drying on hair. Haircare products made for adults are slightly acidic to cater to their hair needs. Baby shampoos are more basic to help with issues like cradle cap and prevent tear formation when it gets into the eye. It's not designed for adult hair, and again, can be drying.
It can work for you if you use just a tiny amount, or if you have problems with other shampoos causing problems with your eyes. Just dilute it so it's less drying.
Shampoo is shampoo...the rest is just hype, so don't listen to it. The good thing about baby shampoo is that it is gentle. What's gentle enough for a baby is obviously just fine for an adult. It won't do anything magical, though--unless you consider no tears magical.
it can be used on adult hair... but remember your hair versus baby hair is WAY different... and you need to be aware of the chammomile in the shampoo.. it can cause damage to adult hair
I've never used baby shampoo on my hair but I know for sure that it takes off makeup good no tears and it gentle on your skin!
i like baby shampoo because it is awesome
It smells good, and no tears!makeup products
I've heard that people use it because it makes hair healthy...is that true?
What are some other effects?Baby Shampoo?
I like to use it because of the detangler in it. It also seems to make my hair nice and soft and it comes in such nice scents.Baby Shampoo?
It can be really drying on hair. Haircare products made for adults are slightly acidic to cater to their hair needs. Baby shampoos are more basic to help with issues like cradle cap and prevent tear formation when it gets into the eye. It's not designed for adult hair, and again, can be drying.
It can work for you if you use just a tiny amount, or if you have problems with other shampoos causing problems with your eyes. Just dilute it so it's less drying.
Shampoo is shampoo...the rest is just hype, so don't listen to it. The good thing about baby shampoo is that it is gentle. What's gentle enough for a baby is obviously just fine for an adult. It won't do anything magical, though--unless you consider no tears magical.
it can be used on adult hair... but remember your hair versus baby hair is WAY different... and you need to be aware of the chammomile in the shampoo.. it can cause damage to adult hair
I've never used baby shampoo on my hair but I know for sure that it takes off makeup good no tears and it gentle on your skin!
i like baby shampoo because it is awesome
It smells good, and no tears!
Is collagen in shampoo & conditioner made from aborted babies?
This Christian boy in my class says it is and I'm like no way so went to the drug store and looked at shampoo bottles and one said collagen with (hydrolized animal protein) after it. I said that don't sound like a baby and he's like ';animal protein--we're animals. What do you think they do with all them buckets of babies?';
Is he right? I haven't used shampoo with that stuff since he told me and my hair is getting all frizzily.Is collagen in shampoo %26amp; conditioner made from aborted babies?
It's not from abortions.
It's from the foreskins when they circumcise baby boys. That's why nearly every guy in America is circumcised. The shampoo companies have bribed the doctors.Is collagen in shampoo %26amp; conditioner made from aborted babies?
what? this doesn't belong in this forum....
I've heard that, too, but I think that's a myth. Collagen does WONDERS for the hair. You gotta use it, my dear.
God NO! They do, however, use rendered animal carcasses, i.e. roadkill (goes to the rendering plant and turns into soaps and lotions).
Sorry, but hey, you asked.
LMAO
My but you're gullible.
he's an idiot. The truth is hot dogs are made from aborted babies.
gullible indeed. as in austin powers ';get my baby back, baby back....ribs! get in my belly baby!.
lol
Collagen in shampoos and conditioners is NOT made from aborted fetuses.
Companies use the cheapest material to make their products.
Cows, sheep and other domestic animals have lots of collagen in their hides and skin. When they slaughter these animals for food, they process the skin to get the collagen.
This is the cheapest, most plentiful, and easiest way of obtaining lots of collagen.
Aborted fetuses, while they have collagen in their skin, are so small that you would only be able to get a tiny amount of collagen from each one. Plus, the numbers of aborted babies is so few that you could not get anough collagen to supply industrial quantities needed to make shampoo and conditioner.
Plus, it is repulsive and repugnant to think anyone would use aborted fetuses in this way.
Even if a crazy shampoo company wanted to use aborted fetuses, if anyone found out, it would be headline news and the company would close in a second.
it IS made from animals, however, it is NOT from babies!
it comes from fibrous proteins (common in animals). thing is, the protein is hydrolyzed, meaning the protein decomposes by using water
it really helps coz it helps your hair to repair itself. besides, our hair is protein itself...
so dont fall for it... otherwise, it's an urban legend... and why did you post it here anyway? haha
Is he right? I haven't used shampoo with that stuff since he told me and my hair is getting all frizzily.Is collagen in shampoo %26amp; conditioner made from aborted babies?
It's not from abortions.
It's from the foreskins when they circumcise baby boys. That's why nearly every guy in America is circumcised. The shampoo companies have bribed the doctors.Is collagen in shampoo %26amp; conditioner made from aborted babies?
what? this doesn't belong in this forum....
I've heard that, too, but I think that's a myth. Collagen does WONDERS for the hair. You gotta use it, my dear.
God NO! They do, however, use rendered animal carcasses, i.e. roadkill (goes to the rendering plant and turns into soaps and lotions).
Sorry, but hey, you asked.
LMAO
My but you're gullible.
he's an idiot. The truth is hot dogs are made from aborted babies.
gullible indeed. as in austin powers ';get my baby back, baby back....ribs! get in my belly baby!.
lol
Collagen in shampoos and conditioners is NOT made from aborted fetuses.
Companies use the cheapest material to make their products.
Cows, sheep and other domestic animals have lots of collagen in their hides and skin. When they slaughter these animals for food, they process the skin to get the collagen.
This is the cheapest, most plentiful, and easiest way of obtaining lots of collagen.
Aborted fetuses, while they have collagen in their skin, are so small that you would only be able to get a tiny amount of collagen from each one. Plus, the numbers of aborted babies is so few that you could not get anough collagen to supply industrial quantities needed to make shampoo and conditioner.
Plus, it is repulsive and repugnant to think anyone would use aborted fetuses in this way.
Even if a crazy shampoo company wanted to use aborted fetuses, if anyone found out, it would be headline news and the company would close in a second.
it IS made from animals, however, it is NOT from babies!
it comes from fibrous proteins (common in animals). thing is, the protein is hydrolyzed, meaning the protein decomposes by using water
it really helps coz it helps your hair to repair itself. besides, our hair is protein itself...
so dont fall for it... otherwise, it's an urban legend... and why did you post it here anyway? haha
What are the best natural/organic soaps, lotions, shampoos, and laundry detergents for babies?
My 4 month old baby has quite bad heat rash/eczema and I would like to try some different products since what I have been using/doing has not been helping. I will be going to the health food store tomorrow. Please let me know what worked for you and your opinions. Thanks!What are the best natural/organic soaps, lotions, shampoos, and laundry detergents for babies?
Savon de Marseille from Le S茅rail The French Soap Store (www.frenchsoapstore.com). It's all natural, handmade soap that doesn't produce any irritation.What are the best natural/organic soaps, lotions, shampoos, and laundry detergents for babies?
There are a lot of things you can do to be more eco friendly and green. I try to gather all of the tips I can to help the environment, and put them into action. Sometimes just the smallest change can make a difference. You will also come to find that being green can be more cost effective.
Source(s):
http://www.squidoo.com/How-to-Be-Crunchy鈥?/a>
http://www.squidoo.com/homeadebeauty
http://www.squidoo.com/green_lifestyle
http://www.squidoo.com/save-energy-laund鈥?/a>
http://www.greenyourself.org
check see which as less chemicals
also just a heads up don't feed and child under 3 Panera Bread because it has enough preservatives to make a child autistic or worse die that's a fact!!
Savon de Marseille from Le S茅rail The French Soap Store (www.frenchsoapstore.com). It's all natural, handmade soap that doesn't produce any irritation.What are the best natural/organic soaps, lotions, shampoos, and laundry detergents for babies?
There are a lot of things you can do to be more eco friendly and green. I try to gather all of the tips I can to help the environment, and put them into action. Sometimes just the smallest change can make a difference. You will also come to find that being green can be more cost effective.
Source(s):
http://www.squidoo.com/How-to-Be-Crunchy鈥?/a>
http://www.squidoo.com/homeadebeauty
http://www.squidoo.com/green_lifestyle
http://www.squidoo.com/save-energy-laund鈥?/a>
http://www.greenyourself.org
check see which as less chemicals
also just a heads up don't feed and child under 3 Panera Bread because it has enough preservatives to make a child autistic or worse die that's a fact!!
Which shampoo and oil is gud for babies dry skin?
is organic product is gud for babies skinWhich shampoo and oil is gud for babies dry skin?
Well I don't know how gud it is but I know that Aquaphor soap is GREAT when they have dry skin. My daughter has a bad problem with that and thats what I use when she gets so crazy dry. Also buy some Johnsons Shea Butter lotion. Best I have used.Which shampoo and oil is gud for babies dry skin?
elave junior intensive cream for dry sensitive skin. it works on my both nieces.
Johnson %26amp; Johnson has the best products when it comes to child care . the other brands i find sometimes on sale weren't as good . i myself recommend the shampoo they produce for children to be used by adults for daily use .
I absolutely LOVE Johnson %26amp; Johnson's Baby Oil Gel...my baby was getting dry skin on his legs %26amp; hands and I bought the Shea Butter lotion %26amp; it didn't work. I tried the baby oil gel %26amp; he hasn't had dry skin since. Try it....I LOVE it!!
Johnson and Johnsons is the brilliant stuff. I use it myself for dry skin (I have very sensitive skin and have to use baby wash/lotions) and it takes no time at all to work.
I like to use natural products. I don't like to use Johnson and Johnson products because they contain so many chemicals and synthetic fragrances. Most Synthetic fragrances contain phthalates. Phthalates have been linked to reproductive abnormalities. ';Babies are considered more vulnerable to developmental and reproductive toxicity of phthalates given their immature metabolisms.'; CTV.ca ';Baby products may contain harmful chemicals'; Anyways check out the ingredient list of any Johnson and Johnson product. That many chemicals cannot be good for adults, let alone babies.
Check out your local health food store and see what they carry. But remember some products say they are organic or ';all natural'; but they contain loads of junk. As for oil, you can buy apricot kernel oil, which is very light full of antioxidants and great for your baby's skin and your skin.
Well I don't know how gud it is but I know that Aquaphor soap is GREAT when they have dry skin. My daughter has a bad problem with that and thats what I use when she gets so crazy dry. Also buy some Johnsons Shea Butter lotion. Best I have used.Which shampoo and oil is gud for babies dry skin?
elave junior intensive cream for dry sensitive skin. it works on my both nieces.
Johnson %26amp; Johnson has the best products when it comes to child care . the other brands i find sometimes on sale weren't as good . i myself recommend the shampoo they produce for children to be used by adults for daily use .
I absolutely LOVE Johnson %26amp; Johnson's Baby Oil Gel...my baby was getting dry skin on his legs %26amp; hands and I bought the Shea Butter lotion %26amp; it didn't work. I tried the baby oil gel %26amp; he hasn't had dry skin since. Try it....I LOVE it!!
Johnson and Johnsons is the brilliant stuff. I use it myself for dry skin (I have very sensitive skin and have to use baby wash/lotions) and it takes no time at all to work.
I like to use natural products. I don't like to use Johnson and Johnson products because they contain so many chemicals and synthetic fragrances. Most Synthetic fragrances contain phthalates. Phthalates have been linked to reproductive abnormalities. ';Babies are considered more vulnerable to developmental and reproductive toxicity of phthalates given their immature metabolisms.'; CTV.ca ';Baby products may contain harmful chemicals'; Anyways check out the ingredient list of any Johnson and Johnson product. That many chemicals cannot be good for adults, let alone babies.
Check out your local health food store and see what they carry. But remember some products say they are organic or ';all natural'; but they contain loads of junk. As for oil, you can buy apricot kernel oil, which is very light full of antioxidants and great for your baby's skin and your skin.
Shampoo and aborted babies?
did you know some shampoos have an ingredient that comes from the amniotic sac of aborted babies. Note: There have been 50,000,000 abortions in USA since roe vs wadeShampoo and aborted babies?
did you know that they get the same ingredient from afterbirth and from animals, too?? i am total pro life, but if they can use bi products i am all for that.Shampoo and aborted babies?
So that's what keeps my hair silky soft!
Can you provide a link to that information?
yeah, and there is bull semen in red bull... you are nuts and disgusting. have the people in the white coats restrain you now.
NOPE
Thats alot of shampoo, especially when you consider all the bald bast-rds around!
That's ******** disgusting, and you're a bloody liar!
Ohh and umm where is your source?
Did you know that placentas used in some shampoos are from afterbirth as well?
Hate to tell ya this, but organs and tissues of most humans and some animals are used in everyday products.
It sounds like you are doing some political grand standing instead of asking a serious question!
mmm i like the feeling of dead unborn babies going all over me.
OK OK now I think I heard it all but that's ******* nuts because there is no evidence that your provided us to take a look for ourselves therefore I don't believe a damn word your saying I know shampoo some are made from animals but I don't use any products that have been tested on animals therefore I think you need to post a link for us all to read this ourselves because your obviously nuts or loco ka baco in the noggin..LMAO
ok, i dont beleive that.
really? Do you know which shampoos or where the information is?
id believe. u all say hes stupid a ****** liar, but..you'd be surprised. usa if ****** up
Are u for real? Where did u hear that? Thats nasty!
did you know that they get the same ingredient from afterbirth and from animals, too?? i am total pro life, but if they can use bi products i am all for that.Shampoo and aborted babies?
So that's what keeps my hair silky soft!
Can you provide a link to that information?
yeah, and there is bull semen in red bull... you are nuts and disgusting. have the people in the white coats restrain you now.
NOPE
Thats alot of shampoo, especially when you consider all the bald bast-rds around!
That's ******** disgusting, and you're a bloody liar!
Ohh and umm where is your source?
Did you know that placentas used in some shampoos are from afterbirth as well?
Hate to tell ya this, but organs and tissues of most humans and some animals are used in everyday products.
It sounds like you are doing some political grand standing instead of asking a serious question!
mmm i like the feeling of dead unborn babies going all over me.
OK OK now I think I heard it all but that's ******* nuts because there is no evidence that your provided us to take a look for ourselves therefore I don't believe a damn word your saying I know shampoo some are made from animals but I don't use any products that have been tested on animals therefore I think you need to post a link for us all to read this ourselves because your obviously nuts or loco ka baco in the noggin..LMAO
ok, i dont beleive that.
really? Do you know which shampoos or where the information is?
id believe. u all say hes stupid a ****** liar, but..you'd be surprised. usa if ****** up
Are u for real? Where did u hear that? Thats nasty!
What is a good shampoo for african american babies hair? johnson & johnson's is a no go!!!!!?
Pantine is super cool.use itWhat is a good shampoo for african american babies hair? johnson %26amp; johnson's is a no go!!!!!?
When I was at Walgreens I noticed a product called ';Soft %26amp; Precious'; and it says it's specially made for African-American babies. If you have a WalGreens try there, or maybe try another pharmacy.
Here is a link to what it looks like:
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.j鈥?/a>
Edited to Add
Here is the products website;
http://www.softandprecious.com/What is a good shampoo for african american babies hair? johnson %26amp; johnson's is a no go!!!!!?
soft and precious in the pink label
Soft %26amp; Precious is what a lot of moms use. It is commonly available at drugstores %26amp; at Walmart. Black babies' hair should not be washed too often. 1 x wk at most. It can dry out too easily. But it is good to massage a little bit of natural oil on their scalp like jojoba oil, shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil. every day.
some babies are allergic to j%26amp;J go to a health food store there are too many harsh chemicals in store shampoo for anyone.
Try the TCB lines. They're strictly for african american hair..and their shampoos can also be used on children too.. These come with some much needed added moisture and shine too.
http://www.tcbhaircare.com/p3.cfm
how about enriched soul-glo??..i heard it works good...
When I was at Walgreens I noticed a product called ';Soft %26amp; Precious'; and it says it's specially made for African-American babies. If you have a WalGreens try there, or maybe try another pharmacy.
Here is a link to what it looks like:
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.j鈥?/a>
Edited to Add
Here is the products website;
http://www.softandprecious.com/What is a good shampoo for african american babies hair? johnson %26amp; johnson's is a no go!!!!!?
soft and precious in the pink label
Soft %26amp; Precious is what a lot of moms use. It is commonly available at drugstores %26amp; at Walmart. Black babies' hair should not be washed too often. 1 x wk at most. It can dry out too easily. But it is good to massage a little bit of natural oil on their scalp like jojoba oil, shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil. every day.
some babies are allergic to j%26amp;J go to a health food store there are too many harsh chemicals in store shampoo for anyone.
Try the TCB lines. They're strictly for african american hair..and their shampoos can also be used on children too.. These come with some much needed added moisture and shine too.
http://www.tcbhaircare.com/p3.cfm
how about enriched soul-glo??..i heard it works good...
Do any of you Moms still use the Baby Washes/Shampoos they said had traces of lead in them?
Everything I use on my Daughter was on the list.
We use the Aveeno Baby Wash- Because she has dry skin, and sensitive, and eczema.
For her hair, we use Johnsons %26amp; Johnsons Baby Shampoo
I dont know what to do- I dont want to harm her with continued use, but everything else I've tried breaks her skin out. Is this just a hype because scientists are bored, or is this a really alarming notice?
Also, what do you use to wash/shampoo your babies? If you use products they have said have traces of lead in it, will you continue to use? Why/why not?Do any of you Moms still use the Baby Washes/Shampoos they said had traces of lead in them?
What is the world coming to!!!! Now we can't even give our children a bath!!!!! I use Huggies and Johnson %26amp; Johnson products and have ever since Liam was born. That is very very scary and down right irresponsible of those companies!!!!!!!! Thank you for letting us know about this because I had not heard of that and thank you for posting the link!Do any of you Moms still use the Baby Washes/Shampoos they said had traces of lead in them?
I use huggies baby wash, I never heard that there was lead in any of the products, it's scary, you try to protect them and sometimes theres hidden dangers, my son likes to suck on so many things (books, tags on toys, the phone) im always wondering what he may have ingested. have they been recalled or anything? I think skin exposure doesn't allow much absorption.
I never heard of lead being in baby products!
I have heard of formaldehyde being in baby soaps, which may lead to cancer.
And no, I no longer use those products. I began buying a organic all natural wash for my son now.
Here is the article on the formaldehyde. If you have an article about lead, please post it as I have heard no such thing.
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-N鈥?/a>
No more Shea butter wipes for us, I guess. Insert tear wiping her.
Yes - I use several of the products on the list - Aveeno baby soap/shampoo, Huggies wipes and others.
Yikes. I'll finish what I have up and print the lists to go shopping with me next time.
Thank you sooooo much for the heads up - I really appreciate it!
(:
Holy crap! Excuse my language but I have NOT heard of that! Can you post a link about it; the story you read??
I used Johnson's at the beginning %26amp; more recently use Aveeno unscented %26amp; the lotion unscented as well. Helps w/her skin.
Please post a link if you can.
THANK you for posting some. I appreciate it.
Thank you for posting this as I had not heard about it until now.
Try your local natural foods store. Brands that you could try: Burt's Bees, California Baby, Kiss My Face, Dr. Bronner's Castile soap (my least favorite, especially using it for shampoo). I don't know for positive off the top of my head that these brands are formaldehyde free, so check the label.
When reading the labels of things, keep in mind that the ingredient list may have it under another name. This site lists some (toward the bottom of the page). http://www.lotusorganics.com/articles/Fo鈥?/a>makeup products
We use the Aveeno Baby Wash- Because she has dry skin, and sensitive, and eczema.
For her hair, we use Johnsons %26amp; Johnsons Baby Shampoo
I dont know what to do- I dont want to harm her with continued use, but everything else I've tried breaks her skin out. Is this just a hype because scientists are bored, or is this a really alarming notice?
Also, what do you use to wash/shampoo your babies? If you use products they have said have traces of lead in it, will you continue to use? Why/why not?Do any of you Moms still use the Baby Washes/Shampoos they said had traces of lead in them?
What is the world coming to!!!! Now we can't even give our children a bath!!!!! I use Huggies and Johnson %26amp; Johnson products and have ever since Liam was born. That is very very scary and down right irresponsible of those companies!!!!!!!! Thank you for letting us know about this because I had not heard of that and thank you for posting the link!Do any of you Moms still use the Baby Washes/Shampoos they said had traces of lead in them?
I use huggies baby wash, I never heard that there was lead in any of the products, it's scary, you try to protect them and sometimes theres hidden dangers, my son likes to suck on so many things (books, tags on toys, the phone) im always wondering what he may have ingested. have they been recalled or anything? I think skin exposure doesn't allow much absorption.
I never heard of lead being in baby products!
I have heard of formaldehyde being in baby soaps, which may lead to cancer.
And no, I no longer use those products. I began buying a organic all natural wash for my son now.
Here is the article on the formaldehyde. If you have an article about lead, please post it as I have heard no such thing.
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-N鈥?/a>
No more Shea butter wipes for us, I guess. Insert tear wiping her.
Yes - I use several of the products on the list - Aveeno baby soap/shampoo, Huggies wipes and others.
Yikes. I'll finish what I have up and print the lists to go shopping with me next time.
Thank you sooooo much for the heads up - I really appreciate it!
(:
Holy crap! Excuse my language but I have NOT heard of that! Can you post a link about it; the story you read??
I used Johnson's at the beginning %26amp; more recently use Aveeno unscented %26amp; the lotion unscented as well. Helps w/her skin.
Please post a link if you can.
THANK you for posting some. I appreciate it.
Thank you for posting this as I had not heard about it until now.
Try your local natural foods store. Brands that you could try: Burt's Bees, California Baby, Kiss My Face, Dr. Bronner's Castile soap (my least favorite, especially using it for shampoo). I don't know for positive off the top of my head that these brands are formaldehyde free, so check the label.
When reading the labels of things, keep in mind that the ingredient list may have it under another name. This site lists some (toward the bottom of the page). http://www.lotusorganics.com/articles/Fo鈥?/a>
Baby Lotions & Shampoos FREE of Phthalates?
Here's the article:
http://health.msn.com/kids-health/articl鈥?/a>
Here's the list of products with the rating scale showing how much of this chemical they contain:
http://cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?鈥?/a>
So, we have been using Johnson %26amp; Johnson Lavendar scented baby shampoo (3x per week) and the same brand/scent lotion everyday. I don't know if this article is hype or what, but maybe I should find new baby lotion/shampoo just in case? I was looking through the list of different products that show a 0 risk (Johsnons was a 5 if I remember correctly) and they are all brands I have never heard of. I live in the US (FL to be exact) does anyone know where I can pick up some baby lotion/shampoo that is phthalate-free?? I'm sure I can order some online, but I would like to find a local store (Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, etc.) Any tips? Ideas?
Thank you!! :)Baby Lotions %26amp; Shampoos FREE of Phthalates?
I've been using the Aveeno moisturizer/baby soap (it can be used with or without water) I think its rated 0 or 1. (I looked it up before)
That site is a bit hype and a bit truth. The thing with the J%26amp;J's Lavender that actually concerns me most is the potential linke between lavender and hormone disruption.
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/131鈥?/a>Baby Lotions %26amp; Shampoos FREE of Phthalates?
aveeno is a good name brand you can buy at walmart or target, though some of its baby products have high ratings, so check for the specific product before you buy. i've also seen california baby at target in the baby section.
I never buy ';name brands'; at box stores.........I only buy natural products at homeopathic stores. check your local phone directory
i know Burt's Bees is free of all that... i don't know how available it is in FL, i'm on the west coast, but it's all over the place here (grocery stores, Target, etc)
how the heck are they rating it?!?
on their website they say ';they are SLS-, phthalate- and paraben-free';.... so they must be rating it on something OTHER than phthalate concentration... interesting... http://www.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stor鈥?/a>
edit: yeah, all the conflicting info! i'm looking for the same thing as you, something safe for baby but easy to find... it seems impossible!! i think i'll just use as little product as possible, and only when necessary!
the poster below me is onto something, Aveeno seems to have some good products and they're easy to find (at least here) well, their LOTION is good: http://cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?鈥?/a>
California baby seems to have good products as well... but i've never seen them, myself... http://cosmeticsdatabase.com/wordsearch.鈥?/a>
http://health.msn.com/kids-health/articl鈥?/a>
Here's the list of products with the rating scale showing how much of this chemical they contain:
http://cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?鈥?/a>
So, we have been using Johnson %26amp; Johnson Lavendar scented baby shampoo (3x per week) and the same brand/scent lotion everyday. I don't know if this article is hype or what, but maybe I should find new baby lotion/shampoo just in case? I was looking through the list of different products that show a 0 risk (Johsnons was a 5 if I remember correctly) and they are all brands I have never heard of. I live in the US (FL to be exact) does anyone know where I can pick up some baby lotion/shampoo that is phthalate-free?? I'm sure I can order some online, but I would like to find a local store (Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, etc.) Any tips? Ideas?
Thank you!! :)Baby Lotions %26amp; Shampoos FREE of Phthalates?
I've been using the Aveeno moisturizer/baby soap (it can be used with or without water) I think its rated 0 or 1. (I looked it up before)
That site is a bit hype and a bit truth. The thing with the J%26amp;J's Lavender that actually concerns me most is the potential linke between lavender and hormone disruption.
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/131鈥?/a>Baby Lotions %26amp; Shampoos FREE of Phthalates?
aveeno is a good name brand you can buy at walmart or target, though some of its baby products have high ratings, so check for the specific product before you buy. i've also seen california baby at target in the baby section.
I never buy ';name brands'; at box stores.........I only buy natural products at homeopathic stores. check your local phone directory
i know Burt's Bees is free of all that... i don't know how available it is in FL, i'm on the west coast, but it's all over the place here (grocery stores, Target, etc)
how the heck are they rating it?!?
on their website they say ';they are SLS-, phthalate- and paraben-free';.... so they must be rating it on something OTHER than phthalate concentration... interesting... http://www.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stor鈥?/a>
edit: yeah, all the conflicting info! i'm looking for the same thing as you, something safe for baby but easy to find... it seems impossible!! i think i'll just use as little product as possible, and only when necessary!
the poster below me is onto something, Aveeno seems to have some good products and they're easy to find (at least here) well, their LOTION is good: http://cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?鈥?/a>
California baby seems to have good products as well... but i've never seen them, myself... http://cosmeticsdatabase.com/wordsearch.鈥?/a>
What is a good shampoo for african american babies hair? johnson & johnson's is a no go!!!!!?
Pantine is super cool.use itWhat is a good shampoo for african american babies hair? johnson %26amp; johnson's is a no go!!!!!?
When I was at Walgreens I noticed a product called ';Soft %26amp; Precious'; and it says it's specially made for African-American babies. If you have a WalGreens try there, or maybe try another pharmacy.
Here is a link to what it looks like:
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.j鈥?/a>
Edited to Add
Here is the products website;
http://www.softandprecious.com/What is a good shampoo for african american babies hair? johnson %26amp; johnson's is a no go!!!!!?
soft and precious in the pink label
Soft %26amp; Precious is what a lot of moms use. It is commonly available at drugstores %26amp; at Walmart. Black babies' hair should not be washed too often. 1 x wk at most. It can dry out too easily. But it is good to massage a little bit of natural oil on their scalp like jojoba oil, shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil. every day.
some babies are allergic to j%26amp;J go to a health food store there are too many harsh chemicals in store shampoo for anyone.
Try the TCB lines. They're strictly for african american hair..and their shampoos can also be used on children too.. These come with some much needed added moisture and shine too.
http://www.tcbhaircare.com/p3.cfm
how about enriched soul-glo??..i heard it works good...
When I was at Walgreens I noticed a product called ';Soft %26amp; Precious'; and it says it's specially made for African-American babies. If you have a WalGreens try there, or maybe try another pharmacy.
Here is a link to what it looks like:
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.j鈥?/a>
Edited to Add
Here is the products website;
http://www.softandprecious.com/What is a good shampoo for african american babies hair? johnson %26amp; johnson's is a no go!!!!!?
soft and precious in the pink label
Soft %26amp; Precious is what a lot of moms use. It is commonly available at drugstores %26amp; at Walmart. Black babies' hair should not be washed too often. 1 x wk at most. It can dry out too easily. But it is good to massage a little bit of natural oil on their scalp like jojoba oil, shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil. every day.
some babies are allergic to j%26amp;J go to a health food store there are too many harsh chemicals in store shampoo for anyone.
Try the TCB lines. They're strictly for african american hair..and their shampoos can also be used on children too.. These come with some much needed added moisture and shine too.
http://www.tcbhaircare.com/p3.cfm
how about enriched soul-glo??..i heard it works good...
Do any of you Moms still use the Baby Washes/Shampoos they said had traces of lead in them?
Everything I use on my Daughter was on the list.
We use the Aveeno Baby Wash- Because she has dry skin, and sensitive, and eczema.
For her hair, we use Johnsons %26amp; Johnsons Baby Shampoo
I dont know what to do- I dont want to harm her with continued use, but everything else I've tried breaks her skin out. Is this just a hype because scientists are bored, or is this a really alarming notice?
Also, what do you use to wash/shampoo your babies? If you use products they have said have traces of lead in it, will you continue to use? Why/why not?Do any of you Moms still use the Baby Washes/Shampoos they said had traces of lead in them?
What is the world coming to!!!! Now we can't even give our children a bath!!!!! I use Huggies and Johnson %26amp; Johnson products and have ever since Liam was born. That is very very scary and down right irresponsible of those companies!!!!!!!! Thank you for letting us know about this because I had not heard of that and thank you for posting the link!Do any of you Moms still use the Baby Washes/Shampoos they said had traces of lead in them?
I use huggies baby wash, I never heard that there was lead in any of the products, it's scary, you try to protect them and sometimes theres hidden dangers, my son likes to suck on so many things (books, tags on toys, the phone) im always wondering what he may have ingested. have they been recalled or anything? I think skin exposure doesn't allow much absorption.
I never heard of lead being in baby products!
I have heard of formaldehyde being in baby soaps, which may lead to cancer.
And no, I no longer use those products. I began buying a organic all natural wash for my son now.
Here is the article on the formaldehyde. If you have an article about lead, please post it as I have heard no such thing.
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-N鈥?/a>
No more Shea butter wipes for us, I guess. Insert tear wiping her.
Yes - I use several of the products on the list - Aveeno baby soap/shampoo, Huggies wipes and others.
Yikes. I'll finish what I have up and print the lists to go shopping with me next time.
Thank you sooooo much for the heads up - I really appreciate it!
(:
Holy crap! Excuse my language but I have NOT heard of that! Can you post a link about it; the story you read??
I used Johnson's at the beginning %26amp; more recently use Aveeno unscented %26amp; the lotion unscented as well. Helps w/her skin.
Please post a link if you can.
THANK you for posting some. I appreciate it.
Thank you for posting this as I had not heard about it until now.
Try your local natural foods store. Brands that you could try: Burt's Bees, California Baby, Kiss My Face, Dr. Bronner's Castile soap (my least favorite, especially using it for shampoo). I don't know for positive off the top of my head that these brands are formaldehyde free, so check the label.
When reading the labels of things, keep in mind that the ingredient list may have it under another name. This site lists some (toward the bottom of the page). http://www.lotusorganics.com/articles/Fo鈥?/a>
We use the Aveeno Baby Wash- Because she has dry skin, and sensitive, and eczema.
For her hair, we use Johnsons %26amp; Johnsons Baby Shampoo
I dont know what to do- I dont want to harm her with continued use, but everything else I've tried breaks her skin out. Is this just a hype because scientists are bored, or is this a really alarming notice?
Also, what do you use to wash/shampoo your babies? If you use products they have said have traces of lead in it, will you continue to use? Why/why not?Do any of you Moms still use the Baby Washes/Shampoos they said had traces of lead in them?
What is the world coming to!!!! Now we can't even give our children a bath!!!!! I use Huggies and Johnson %26amp; Johnson products and have ever since Liam was born. That is very very scary and down right irresponsible of those companies!!!!!!!! Thank you for letting us know about this because I had not heard of that and thank you for posting the link!Do any of you Moms still use the Baby Washes/Shampoos they said had traces of lead in them?
I use huggies baby wash, I never heard that there was lead in any of the products, it's scary, you try to protect them and sometimes theres hidden dangers, my son likes to suck on so many things (books, tags on toys, the phone) im always wondering what he may have ingested. have they been recalled or anything? I think skin exposure doesn't allow much absorption.
I never heard of lead being in baby products!
I have heard of formaldehyde being in baby soaps, which may lead to cancer.
And no, I no longer use those products. I began buying a organic all natural wash for my son now.
Here is the article on the formaldehyde. If you have an article about lead, please post it as I have heard no such thing.
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-N鈥?/a>
No more Shea butter wipes for us, I guess. Insert tear wiping her.
Yes - I use several of the products on the list - Aveeno baby soap/shampoo, Huggies wipes and others.
Yikes. I'll finish what I have up and print the lists to go shopping with me next time.
Thank you sooooo much for the heads up - I really appreciate it!
(:
Holy crap! Excuse my language but I have NOT heard of that! Can you post a link about it; the story you read??
I used Johnson's at the beginning %26amp; more recently use Aveeno unscented %26amp; the lotion unscented as well. Helps w/her skin.
Please post a link if you can.
THANK you for posting some. I appreciate it.
Thank you for posting this as I had not heard about it until now.
Try your local natural foods store. Brands that you could try: Burt's Bees, California Baby, Kiss My Face, Dr. Bronner's Castile soap (my least favorite, especially using it for shampoo). I don't know for positive off the top of my head that these brands are formaldehyde free, so check the label.
When reading the labels of things, keep in mind that the ingredient list may have it under another name. This site lists some (toward the bottom of the page). http://www.lotusorganics.com/articles/Fo鈥?/a>
Baby Lotions & Shampoos FREE of Phthalates?
Here's the article:
http://health.msn.com/kids-health/articl鈥?/a>
Here's the list of products with the rating scale showing how much of this chemical they contain:
http://cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?鈥?/a>
So, we have been using Johnson %26amp; Johnson Lavendar scented baby shampoo (3x per week) and the same brand/scent lotion everyday. I don't know if this article is hype or what, but maybe I should find new baby lotion/shampoo just in case? I was looking through the list of different products that show a 0 risk (Johsnons was a 5 if I remember correctly) and they are all brands I have never heard of. I live in the US (FL to be exact) does anyone know where I can pick up some baby lotion/shampoo that is phthalate-free?? I'm sure I can order some online, but I would like to find a local store (Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, etc.) Any tips? Ideas?
Thank you!! :)Baby Lotions %26amp; Shampoos FREE of Phthalates?
I've been using the Aveeno moisturizer/baby soap (it can be used with or without water) I think its rated 0 or 1. (I looked it up before)
That site is a bit hype and a bit truth. The thing with the J%26amp;J's Lavender that actually concerns me most is the potential linke between lavender and hormone disruption.
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/131鈥?/a>Baby Lotions %26amp; Shampoos FREE of Phthalates?
aveeno is a good name brand you can buy at walmart or target, though some of its baby products have high ratings, so check for the specific product before you buy. i've also seen california baby at target in the baby section.
I never buy ';name brands'; at box stores.........I only buy natural products at homeopathic stores. check your local phone directory
i know Burt's Bees is free of all that... i don't know how available it is in FL, i'm on the west coast, but it's all over the place here (grocery stores, Target, etc)
how the heck are they rating it?!?
on their website they say ';they are SLS-, phthalate- and paraben-free';.... so they must be rating it on something OTHER than phthalate concentration... interesting... http://www.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stor鈥?/a>
edit: yeah, all the conflicting info! i'm looking for the same thing as you, something safe for baby but easy to find... it seems impossible!! i think i'll just use as little product as possible, and only when necessary!
the poster below me is onto something, Aveeno seems to have some good products and they're easy to find (at least here) well, their LOTION is good: http://cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?鈥?/a>
California baby seems to have good products as well... but i've never seen them, myself... http://cosmeticsdatabase.com/wordsearch.鈥?/a>
http://health.msn.com/kids-health/articl鈥?/a>
Here's the list of products with the rating scale showing how much of this chemical they contain:
http://cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?鈥?/a>
So, we have been using Johnson %26amp; Johnson Lavendar scented baby shampoo (3x per week) and the same brand/scent lotion everyday. I don't know if this article is hype or what, but maybe I should find new baby lotion/shampoo just in case? I was looking through the list of different products that show a 0 risk (Johsnons was a 5 if I remember correctly) and they are all brands I have never heard of. I live in the US (FL to be exact) does anyone know where I can pick up some baby lotion/shampoo that is phthalate-free?? I'm sure I can order some online, but I would like to find a local store (Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, etc.) Any tips? Ideas?
Thank you!! :)Baby Lotions %26amp; Shampoos FREE of Phthalates?
I've been using the Aveeno moisturizer/baby soap (it can be used with or without water) I think its rated 0 or 1. (I looked it up before)
That site is a bit hype and a bit truth. The thing with the J%26amp;J's Lavender that actually concerns me most is the potential linke between lavender and hormone disruption.
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/131鈥?/a>Baby Lotions %26amp; Shampoos FREE of Phthalates?
aveeno is a good name brand you can buy at walmart or target, though some of its baby products have high ratings, so check for the specific product before you buy. i've also seen california baby at target in the baby section.
I never buy ';name brands'; at box stores.........I only buy natural products at homeopathic stores. check your local phone directory
i know Burt's Bees is free of all that... i don't know how available it is in FL, i'm on the west coast, but it's all over the place here (grocery stores, Target, etc)
how the heck are they rating it?!?
on their website they say ';they are SLS-, phthalate- and paraben-free';.... so they must be rating it on something OTHER than phthalate concentration... interesting... http://www.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stor鈥?/a>
edit: yeah, all the conflicting info! i'm looking for the same thing as you, something safe for baby but easy to find... it seems impossible!! i think i'll just use as little product as possible, and only when necessary!
the poster below me is onto something, Aveeno seems to have some good products and they're easy to find (at least here) well, their LOTION is good: http://cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?鈥?/a>
California baby seems to have good products as well... but i've never seen them, myself... http://cosmeticsdatabase.com/wordsearch.鈥?/a>
My 3 mo old son has cradle cap. Tried baby oil, brush and shampooing. Keeps coming back. what else can I do?
The flakes would be less that day but it would just come back the next day. I also don't know if the little pimples on his scalp means it's inflamed and would need to see his doctor.My 3 mo old son has cradle cap. Tried baby oil, brush and shampooing. Keeps coming back. what else can I do?
You can use head and shoulder's. A little bit goes a long way.
My daughter had it and her doctor said to use that and it will go away. And it did and it never came back.
Good luck to you.My 3 mo old son has cradle cap. Tried baby oil, brush and shampooing. Keeps coming back. what else can I do?
It can be fungal. You can either use a small amount of antifungal shampoo (such as head and shoulders) or more natural remedies such as mild vinegar or lemon solution, or grapefruit seed extract.
If your baby is formula fed you might consider adding probiotics to the formula. If you are breastfeeding and you take probiotics they will appear in your milk, because of the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding it is not better to give the baby probiotics separately until they start non-breastmilk foods.
If you are breastfeeding and a vegetarian you may need some extra B vitamins, though among vegetarians and vegans it is controversial as to whether a vegetarian or vegan diet is really lacking in B vitamins.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cradle_cap
Causes
The cause of cradle cap is not clearly defined but it is not caused by an infection, allergy nor from poor hygiene. Possibly it has to do with overactive sebaceous glands in the skin of newborn babies, due to the mother's hormones still in the baby's circulation. The glands release a greasy substance that makes old skin cells attach to the scalp as they try to dry and fall off. There may be a relationship with skin yeasts (Pityrosporum ovale, newly renamed Malassezia furfur). Nutritionally oriented practitioners have speculated that the disorder is caused by the baby's immature digestive system being unable to absorb sufficient biotin and other vitamins of the B-complex.
Warning signs
Home remedies are appropriate with mild cases. If the condition thickens, turns red and irritated, starts spreading, appears on other body parts, or if the baby develops a persistent diaper rash, medical intervention is recommended. Fungal infection (tinea capitis) and scabies can mimic cradle cap.
Cradle cap is occasionally linked to immune disorders. If the baby is not thriving and has other problems (e.g. diarrhoea), consult a doctor.
Treatment
[edit] Scalp, behind ears, eyebrows
The common advice of applying (vegetable or mineral) oil liberally to the scalp and letting it soak in overnight or for lesser periods of time seems to conflict with the fact that Malassezia yeasts thrive in oily environments. If the cradle cap is not severe, you may try to comb it out gently after bathing. The softened scales can then be brushed away with a soft brush, comb or cloth, but if not done very gently, this can worsen the condition and bring about temporary hair loss. There has been no study done on these recommendations.
Applying petroleum jelly (e.g., Vaseline) liberally overnight is another popular treatment. The softened scales either fall off during the night, or can be brushed off in the morning.
Making a paste from sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and leaving it on the affected area for 10 minutes can also help lift the scales.
There is broad disagreement regarding the role of shampoos. Some sources warn against frequent shampooing, others recommend it. Mild baby shampoo is often recommended, while never specifying what ';mild'; actually means. Baby shampoos often contain detergent surfactants, perfumes, quaternium-15 and other eczemagenic irritants. Again, no studies have been performed.
Keratolytic (dandruff) shampoos (e.g with sulfur, selenium, zinc pyrithione, or salicylic acid) are generally not recommended as they sting eyes and may worsen the dermatitis. In stubborn cases some doctors do recommend them while others warn against the use of medicated shampoos in newborns due to systemic absorption. Dandruff shampoos often contain sodium dodecyl sulfate, a noted skin irritant.[1]
Steroid and tar preparations have also been used but have significant drawbacks. Immunomodulators (tacrolimus/Protopic, pimecrolimus/Elidel) have not been approved for babies under two years.
Ketoconazole shampoos and creams are taking first place in medical treatment of moderate to serious cradle cap. Research so far indicates that this anti-fungal medication is not absorbed into the bloodstream. Ketoconazole shampoo is currently made with a number of problematic irritants and allergens.
A Swedish study[citation needed] found good results from massaging the scalp with small amounts of borage oil twice a day. # Tolleson, A., and Frithz, A. 1993. Borage oil: an effective new treatment for infantile seborrheic dermatitis. Brit. J. Dermatol. 129:95.
Other home remedies recommended in various alternative sources and parent forums are herbal washes (e.g burdock or chamomile), aloe gel, and tea tree oil (Melaleuca oil) shampoo. Tea tree oil and aloe can be sensitizers; any worsening should be an occasion to discontinue the remedy in question. Both remedies have been tested in medical trials and found useful.[citation needed]
You might just have to give it time. Have you ever seen a toddler with cradle cap? It always goes away eventually.
My son had cradle cap, I put baby oil, brushed it, and used special shampoo etc but this just seemed to aggravate it, baby oil is actually really bad to put on their scalp, so I tried olive oil and stopped washing his scalp and it cleared up within days, I know its not that simple for everyone but it seemed the more I messed with it the worse it got
Mustella makes a great shampoo wash for craddle cap, I know they have it at Babies-R-Us and Land of Nod.
*raising hand* My daughter still has ';cradle cap'; aka dandruff. ;-P I highly recommend gentle naturals cradle cap treatment. Worked SOOO freaking well. I would bet the little pimples are clogged pores from the oils.
GL!
My son had a really bad cradle cap. My monther-in-law said it was the worst she has ever seen. I tried many things, but nothing helped. The cradle cap eventually went away. It took about two months. The only consistent thing we did was to wash his hair every second night and scraped it a little bit.
rub petroleum jelly on it and put him on a hat. It worked for my child.
My daughter still has it shes almost 9 months Ive done the whole oil brush thing also and it will lighten a bit then just come back I figure screw it LOL it will eventually go away its not like its hurting her.
You can use head and shoulder's. A little bit goes a long way.
My daughter had it and her doctor said to use that and it will go away. And it did and it never came back.
Good luck to you.My 3 mo old son has cradle cap. Tried baby oil, brush and shampooing. Keeps coming back. what else can I do?
It can be fungal. You can either use a small amount of antifungal shampoo (such as head and shoulders) or more natural remedies such as mild vinegar or lemon solution, or grapefruit seed extract.
If your baby is formula fed you might consider adding probiotics to the formula. If you are breastfeeding and you take probiotics they will appear in your milk, because of the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding it is not better to give the baby probiotics separately until they start non-breastmilk foods.
If you are breastfeeding and a vegetarian you may need some extra B vitamins, though among vegetarians and vegans it is controversial as to whether a vegetarian or vegan diet is really lacking in B vitamins.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cradle_cap
Causes
The cause of cradle cap is not clearly defined but it is not caused by an infection, allergy nor from poor hygiene. Possibly it has to do with overactive sebaceous glands in the skin of newborn babies, due to the mother's hormones still in the baby's circulation. The glands release a greasy substance that makes old skin cells attach to the scalp as they try to dry and fall off. There may be a relationship with skin yeasts (Pityrosporum ovale, newly renamed Malassezia furfur). Nutritionally oriented practitioners have speculated that the disorder is caused by the baby's immature digestive system being unable to absorb sufficient biotin and other vitamins of the B-complex.
Warning signs
Home remedies are appropriate with mild cases. If the condition thickens, turns red and irritated, starts spreading, appears on other body parts, or if the baby develops a persistent diaper rash, medical intervention is recommended. Fungal infection (tinea capitis) and scabies can mimic cradle cap.
Cradle cap is occasionally linked to immune disorders. If the baby is not thriving and has other problems (e.g. diarrhoea), consult a doctor.
Treatment
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The common advice of applying (vegetable or mineral) oil liberally to the scalp and letting it soak in overnight or for lesser periods of time seems to conflict with the fact that Malassezia yeasts thrive in oily environments. If the cradle cap is not severe, you may try to comb it out gently after bathing. The softened scales can then be brushed away with a soft brush, comb or cloth, but if not done very gently, this can worsen the condition and bring about temporary hair loss. There has been no study done on these recommendations.
Applying petroleum jelly (e.g., Vaseline) liberally overnight is another popular treatment. The softened scales either fall off during the night, or can be brushed off in the morning.
Making a paste from sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and leaving it on the affected area for 10 minutes can also help lift the scales.
There is broad disagreement regarding the role of shampoos. Some sources warn against frequent shampooing, others recommend it. Mild baby shampoo is often recommended, while never specifying what ';mild'; actually means. Baby shampoos often contain detergent surfactants, perfumes, quaternium-15 and other eczemagenic irritants. Again, no studies have been performed.
Keratolytic (dandruff) shampoos (e.g with sulfur, selenium, zinc pyrithione, or salicylic acid) are generally not recommended as they sting eyes and may worsen the dermatitis. In stubborn cases some doctors do recommend them while others warn against the use of medicated shampoos in newborns due to systemic absorption. Dandruff shampoos often contain sodium dodecyl sulfate, a noted skin irritant.[1]
Steroid and tar preparations have also been used but have significant drawbacks. Immunomodulators (tacrolimus/Protopic, pimecrolimus/Elidel) have not been approved for babies under two years.
Ketoconazole shampoos and creams are taking first place in medical treatment of moderate to serious cradle cap. Research so far indicates that this anti-fungal medication is not absorbed into the bloodstream. Ketoconazole shampoo is currently made with a number of problematic irritants and allergens.
A Swedish study[citation needed] found good results from massaging the scalp with small amounts of borage oil twice a day. # Tolleson, A., and Frithz, A. 1993. Borage oil: an effective new treatment for infantile seborrheic dermatitis. Brit. J. Dermatol. 129:95.
Other home remedies recommended in various alternative sources and parent forums are herbal washes (e.g burdock or chamomile), aloe gel, and tea tree oil (Melaleuca oil) shampoo. Tea tree oil and aloe can be sensitizers; any worsening should be an occasion to discontinue the remedy in question. Both remedies have been tested in medical trials and found useful.[citation needed]
You might just have to give it time. Have you ever seen a toddler with cradle cap? It always goes away eventually.
My son had cradle cap, I put baby oil, brushed it, and used special shampoo etc but this just seemed to aggravate it, baby oil is actually really bad to put on their scalp, so I tried olive oil and stopped washing his scalp and it cleared up within days, I know its not that simple for everyone but it seemed the more I messed with it the worse it got
Mustella makes a great shampoo wash for craddle cap, I know they have it at Babies-R-Us and Land of Nod.
*raising hand* My daughter still has ';cradle cap'; aka dandruff. ;-P I highly recommend gentle naturals cradle cap treatment. Worked SOOO freaking well. I would bet the little pimples are clogged pores from the oils.
GL!
My son had a really bad cradle cap. My monther-in-law said it was the worst she has ever seen. I tried many things, but nothing helped. The cradle cap eventually went away. It took about two months. The only consistent thing we did was to wash his hair every second night and scraped it a little bit.
rub petroleum jelly on it and put him on a hat. It worked for my child.
My daughter still has it shes almost 9 months Ive done the whole oil brush thing also and it will lighten a bit then just come back I figure screw it LOL it will eventually go away its not like its hurting her.
My 3-month-old baby has lots of hair and I find some flakes on her sculp. Is shampooing once a week too much?
my baby just got the same thing (cradle cap) about a week ago(she also has lots of hair), I rubbed olive oil on her hair aand scalp and used a baby comb and combed in small circles and then against the hair growth with the comb flat against her scalp(be careful over the soft spot!) until the flakes stopped showing up (clean the comb off every few minutes, alternate circles and comb flat against scalp) then wash good, wash every couple days, repeat oil and combing when you see more flakes. It took me about 2 hours of combing to get rid of her flakes even though it only seemed to be a small area . her scalp looks fine now.
good luck!My 3-month-old baby has lots of hair and I find some flakes on her sculp. Is shampooing once a week too much?
Sounds like cradle cap...my friend (a pediatrician) told me to put a dime sized amount of selsun blue on my baby's hair, rub it in and leave it for a couple of minutes while I finish the rest of her bath. Repeat this every other day for a total of three treatments. It worked like a charm! I wish I knew this for my first daughter whose hair was almost non-exsistent.
Also, cradle cap will go away if you do nothing at all. Using a soft brush can help minimize the visual flakes! Good Luck!My 3-month-old baby has lots of hair and I find some flakes on her sculp. Is shampooing once a week too much?
your baby has cradle cap, its pretty common , its just like an over growth of dandruff babies get. I would suggest washing her hair more often, and rubbing baby oil on it. See if you can gently comb off some of the flakes while its soft, so just when she comes out of the bath. You should shampoo her hair every other day.
NO SHE PROBABLY HAS WHAT IS KNOWN AS CRADLE CAP. ITS AN OVER PRODUCTION OF THE OIL THAT COATS OUR HAIR. RUB A SMALL BIT OF BABY OIL INTO HER SCALP ONCE OR TWICE A DAY AND THEN BRUSH HER HAIR FOR A WHILE. IF THAT DOESNT WORK THEN YOU CAN GO BUY SOME CRADLE CAP STUFF AT ANY MAJOR CHAIN STORE IN THE BABY SECTION.
No, that is not too much. She has cradle cap. The best solution is a cradle cap brush (in the baby section) and the Gentle Natural's Cradle Cap Care (with Pooh bear on the front I think) at Walmart. It smells FANTASTIC and is the only thing that worked for my baby and my friend's baby.
It can be cradle cap. My daughter had this. The pediatrician had said to rub a little bit of olive oil into the dry areas (flaky areas) and use a soft bristled brush to break up the flaky part. After a few weeks it went away but was quite unsightly.
I doubt it. I have always bathed my daughter everyday. For a short time she had some cradle cap but it is harmless.
NO You could also try putting some baby oil on the hair and takeing a soft brush and rubbing some of those flakes out . That is what i did for caddle cap. That is what most women i know do.
do a search on cradle cap! Perfectly normal
No, not too much. It could be cradle cap. Try putting some baby oil on her scalp and using a soft baby brush.
nah thats fine it is probably just craddle cap most babies (with hair) get it - my son was born with lots of hair %26amp; he had it your doc should be able to give you something to take it away!! :)
she might have the starting of cradle cap, its nothing bad. just put baby oil on it and if that doesnt improve use a baby brush to remove excess skin and put baby oil on afterwardsmakeup products
good luck!My 3-month-old baby has lots of hair and I find some flakes on her sculp. Is shampooing once a week too much?
Sounds like cradle cap...my friend (a pediatrician) told me to put a dime sized amount of selsun blue on my baby's hair, rub it in and leave it for a couple of minutes while I finish the rest of her bath. Repeat this every other day for a total of three treatments. It worked like a charm! I wish I knew this for my first daughter whose hair was almost non-exsistent.
Also, cradle cap will go away if you do nothing at all. Using a soft brush can help minimize the visual flakes! Good Luck!My 3-month-old baby has lots of hair and I find some flakes on her sculp. Is shampooing once a week too much?
your baby has cradle cap, its pretty common , its just like an over growth of dandruff babies get. I would suggest washing her hair more often, and rubbing baby oil on it. See if you can gently comb off some of the flakes while its soft, so just when she comes out of the bath. You should shampoo her hair every other day.
NO SHE PROBABLY HAS WHAT IS KNOWN AS CRADLE CAP. ITS AN OVER PRODUCTION OF THE OIL THAT COATS OUR HAIR. RUB A SMALL BIT OF BABY OIL INTO HER SCALP ONCE OR TWICE A DAY AND THEN BRUSH HER HAIR FOR A WHILE. IF THAT DOESNT WORK THEN YOU CAN GO BUY SOME CRADLE CAP STUFF AT ANY MAJOR CHAIN STORE IN THE BABY SECTION.
No, that is not too much. She has cradle cap. The best solution is a cradle cap brush (in the baby section) and the Gentle Natural's Cradle Cap Care (with Pooh bear on the front I think) at Walmart. It smells FANTASTIC and is the only thing that worked for my baby and my friend's baby.
It can be cradle cap. My daughter had this. The pediatrician had said to rub a little bit of olive oil into the dry areas (flaky areas) and use a soft bristled brush to break up the flaky part. After a few weeks it went away but was quite unsightly.
I doubt it. I have always bathed my daughter everyday. For a short time she had some cradle cap but it is harmless.
NO You could also try putting some baby oil on the hair and takeing a soft brush and rubbing some of those flakes out . That is what i did for caddle cap. That is what most women i know do.
do a search on cradle cap! Perfectly normal
No, not too much. It could be cradle cap. Try putting some baby oil on her scalp and using a soft baby brush.
nah thats fine it is probably just craddle cap most babies (with hair) get it - my son was born with lots of hair %26amp; he had it your doc should be able to give you something to take it away!! :)
she might have the starting of cradle cap, its nothing bad. just put baby oil on it and if that doesnt improve use a baby brush to remove excess skin and put baby oil on afterwards
Huggies babies Lotion & shampoo/soaps?
i got these free lotion %26amp; soaps/shampoo huggies of Tea %26amp; Cucumber fragrant, when I bought the baby wipes for 300pcs. It's really smell very nice and very mouisture and soft.
I have been looking for those in here, Australia to buy those, but I couldn't find it. Anyone knows where I can buy this items through internet? I don't mind international online shopping. thanks for the help!
Huggies babies Lotion %26amp; shampoo/soaps?
hi, I'm nit sure what part of australia you're from but i live in vic and safeway sells a whole range of huggies soaps,, baby bath, shampoo, conditioner and lotion. failing that i suggest going to your local chemist, ours will order in any baby products they dont have in stockHuggies babies Lotion %26amp; shampoo/soaps?
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I have been looking for those in here, Australia to buy those, but I couldn't find it. Anyone knows where I can buy this items through internet? I don't mind international online shopping. thanks for the help!
Huggies babies Lotion %26amp; shampoo/soaps?
hi, I'm nit sure what part of australia you're from but i live in vic and safeway sells a whole range of huggies soaps,, baby bath, shampoo, conditioner and lotion. failing that i suggest going to your local chemist, ours will order in any baby products they dont have in stockHuggies babies Lotion %26amp; shampoo/soaps?
diapers.com
Does anyone know where to get free samples for babies? Like lotion, shampoo, rash cream!!?
Sign up for freebies on websites like Enfamil, Johnson %26amp; Johnson, Similac, etc. Check out other baby sites like http://www.babycenter.com, and sign up for free magazines like http://www.americanbaby.com/ and you'll get free samples from them as well as the magazine. Also the diaper sites like Huggies and Luvs might have some free things you can sign up for.
We also got a huge diaper bag full of free stuff from the childbirth class we took at the hospital, and a whole other diaper bag full of stuff from the hospital when I delivered. Babies R Us gives you a free gift box when you register with them (you have to go into the store initially though, not do it online).Does anyone know where to get free samples for babies? Like lotion, shampoo, rash cream!!?
Try http://www.urfreebies.net/?page_id=102. I use it all the time.Does anyone know where to get free samples for babies? Like lotion, shampoo, rash cream!!?
I got a lot of stuff like that in my prenatal classes.
i use http://www.freefreebies.org/ they're new but cool and update daily
We also got a huge diaper bag full of free stuff from the childbirth class we took at the hospital, and a whole other diaper bag full of stuff from the hospital when I delivered. Babies R Us gives you a free gift box when you register with them (you have to go into the store initially though, not do it online).Does anyone know where to get free samples for babies? Like lotion, shampoo, rash cream!!?
Try http://www.urfreebies.net/?page_id=102. I use it all the time.Does anyone know where to get free samples for babies? Like lotion, shampoo, rash cream!!?
I got a lot of stuff like that in my prenatal classes.
i use http://www.freefreebies.org/ they're new but cool and update daily
I have flat, baby fine hair. What are the best shampoos to use that will give my ';dead'; hair some life?
Vavoom is a line specially designed for fine hair. We sell it at my salon but I know that you get it at Walgreen's and other such stores (except walmart..they kill kittens). It is a light weight voluming shampoo and the mousse that they make give great lift without weight.I have flat, baby fine hair. What are the best shampoos to use that will give my ';dead'; hair some life?
try baby shampooI have flat, baby fine hair. What are the best shampoos to use that will give my ';dead'; hair some life?
Try Tressemme volumizing shampoo and using mousse while your hair is wet.
I have similar hair type, and I just use Dove shampoo with moisturizer. And I also put lotion on my hair after I dry my hair with towel.
i use either pantene pro-v or garnier fructis to volumnize my hair.
victoria's secret volumizing shampoo and conditioner...and then, dab dry (dont rub)...add a root boost (just a little) like big sexy hair volume, then blow dry using a medium strength blow dryer such as Chi...blow dry your hair upside down for added volume. you can use a hair paste or setting lotion to grab sections and make it look piec-y.
tresemme thinckening volumizing shampoo. it has the brown label.
Tresemme volumizing shampoo/conditioner and diffuse/blow dry your hair while holding your head upside down
umm, try volummizing shampoos from pantene or nexxus
try baby shampooI have flat, baby fine hair. What are the best shampoos to use that will give my ';dead'; hair some life?
Try Tressemme volumizing shampoo and using mousse while your hair is wet.
I have similar hair type, and I just use Dove shampoo with moisturizer. And I also put lotion on my hair after I dry my hair with towel.
i use either pantene pro-v or garnier fructis to volumnize my hair.
victoria's secret volumizing shampoo and conditioner...and then, dab dry (dont rub)...add a root boost (just a little) like big sexy hair volume, then blow dry using a medium strength blow dryer such as Chi...blow dry your hair upside down for added volume. you can use a hair paste or setting lotion to grab sections and make it look piec-y.
tresemme thinckening volumizing shampoo. it has the brown label.
Tresemme volumizing shampoo/conditioner and diffuse/blow dry your hair while holding your head upside down
umm, try volummizing shampoos from pantene or nexxus
Do baby shampoos contain SLS (Sodium Laurel Sulfate)?
Baby shampoos are supposed to be the gentlest, right? SLS is a HARSH component contained in most commercial shampoos. I don't like using shampoos that contain SLS for that reason, and I have begun using organic shampoos...but they are EXPENSIVE! So, I figured I could save money by buying baby shampoo instead of organic shampoo...
Do baby shampoos contain SLS?
Thank you for your answers in advance!Do baby shampoos contain SLS (Sodium Laurel Sulfate)?
SLS is a detergent. Yes the bottle that I have says it does contain SLS. Soap is made from a fat and lye, sodium hydroxide. A detergent is made from an alcohol and lye or potassium hydroxide for softer soaps and detergents. Both are organic compounds from the chemistry point of view because they contain carbon chains. I would be careful of homemade soaps because they are not controlled as far as the amount of lye that might be left. Sodium laurel sulfate and its relatives sodium laureleth sulfate and a few others . One bottle I just checked had ammonium lauryl sulfate and ammonium Lauralee sulfate. Use a baby shampoo or hypoallergenic one. The detergents listed are not as harsh as the old fashioned soap.Do baby shampoos contain SLS (Sodium Laurel Sulfate)?
johnson %26amp;johnsons baby shampoo does contain SLS n i was shocked to see that.i thought of taking a look at its ingriedients thinking it wudnt contain SLS but was sad to see that even that contains SLS... Report Abuse
The ingrediants in a shampoo will vary by brand. The only way to tell is to read the ingrediants list on the bottle. If it has SLS, it will be listed.
I do not agree with your teleological argument. If god wanted man to walk, why did he invent the car? Poison ivy is natural, would you use a shampoo made from it?
Organic shampoo is a marketing strategy. All shampoos contain chemicals. You should evaluate an organic shampoo's safety in the same manner as any other. I do note that J%26amp;J's baby shampoo contains a cationic surfactant rather than an anionic one. Perhaps you would find cationic surfactant less harsh? I don't know which are more effective.
For safety, it is a difficult question to answer precisely especially with companies using it for marketing purposes. On SLS, I found this document, http://www.nicnas.gov.au/PUBLICATIONS/In鈥?/a> . It looks quite rational. I would say that if you are only using it on your skin, it looks quite safe (if that matters). If you are drinking small amounts of it, it is probably also okay.
Reading between the lines, I note the J%26amp;J product lists sodium hydroxide may be present. I would surmise that as an irritant, this will be number one. I will also surmise that an ';organic'; shampoo will also contain sodium (or potassium) hydroxide and if made from natural fats and oils, likely will contain larger amounts. I am only guessing here. They probably pH adjust them, but if the pH is too low, then they lose effectiveness and may form a film. High pH is more easily tolerated as it can react with carbonic acid in water without effect, but would increase toxicity of a shampoo.
Do baby shampoos contain SLS?
Thank you for your answers in advance!Do baby shampoos contain SLS (Sodium Laurel Sulfate)?
SLS is a detergent. Yes the bottle that I have says it does contain SLS. Soap is made from a fat and lye, sodium hydroxide. A detergent is made from an alcohol and lye or potassium hydroxide for softer soaps and detergents. Both are organic compounds from the chemistry point of view because they contain carbon chains. I would be careful of homemade soaps because they are not controlled as far as the amount of lye that might be left. Sodium laurel sulfate and its relatives sodium laureleth sulfate and a few others . One bottle I just checked had ammonium lauryl sulfate and ammonium Lauralee sulfate. Use a baby shampoo or hypoallergenic one. The detergents listed are not as harsh as the old fashioned soap.Do baby shampoos contain SLS (Sodium Laurel Sulfate)?
johnson %26amp;johnsons baby shampoo does contain SLS n i was shocked to see that.i thought of taking a look at its ingriedients thinking it wudnt contain SLS but was sad to see that even that contains SLS... Report Abuse
The ingrediants in a shampoo will vary by brand. The only way to tell is to read the ingrediants list on the bottle. If it has SLS, it will be listed.
I do not agree with your teleological argument. If god wanted man to walk, why did he invent the car? Poison ivy is natural, would you use a shampoo made from it?
Organic shampoo is a marketing strategy. All shampoos contain chemicals. You should evaluate an organic shampoo's safety in the same manner as any other. I do note that J%26amp;J's baby shampoo contains a cationic surfactant rather than an anionic one. Perhaps you would find cationic surfactant less harsh? I don't know which are more effective.
For safety, it is a difficult question to answer precisely especially with companies using it for marketing purposes. On SLS, I found this document, http://www.nicnas.gov.au/PUBLICATIONS/In鈥?/a> . It looks quite rational. I would say that if you are only using it on your skin, it looks quite safe (if that matters). If you are drinking small amounts of it, it is probably also okay.
Reading between the lines, I note the J%26amp;J product lists sodium hydroxide may be present. I would surmise that as an irritant, this will be number one. I will also surmise that an ';organic'; shampoo will also contain sodium (or potassium) hydroxide and if made from natural fats and oils, likely will contain larger amounts. I am only guessing here. They probably pH adjust them, but if the pH is too low, then they lose effectiveness and may form a film. High pH is more easily tolerated as it can react with carbonic acid in water without effect, but would increase toxicity of a shampoo.
Is Ultra Swim Shampoo safe for babies?
No what are you thinking that shampoo is so rough on babys head you need to use johnson+johnson man your babys head is so soft never put that shampoo on him or her again!!Is Ultra Swim Shampoo safe for babies?
No. If you use it on them, it will flow out of their ears and belly button as an acid and they will go into a coma.Is Ultra Swim Shampoo safe for babies?
NO
definately not
No. If you use it on them, it will flow out of their ears and belly button as an acid and they will go into a coma.Is Ultra Swim Shampoo safe for babies?
NO
definately not
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