Cradle cap in child

Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cradle Cap) | Johns Hopkins Medicine

What is cradle cap?

Cradle cap (infant seborrheic dermatitis) is scaly patches on a baby's scalp. Cradle cap isn’t serious, but it can cause thick crusting and white or yellow scales. Some babies can also have seborrheic dermatitis in the diaper area, and on the face, neck, and trunk. Cradle cap usually clears up within the first year.

What causes cradle cap?

Researchers don't know the exact cause of this skin condition. It is not contagious. It is not an infection or allergy. It is not caused by poor hygiene.

Which children are at risk for cradle cap?

Babies between the ages of 3 weeks and 12 months are at greater risk of getting cradle cap.

What are the symptoms of cradle cap?

Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each child. They can include dry or greasy scales on the scalp. The scalp may also appear red. It usually does not itch or cause the baby discomfort.

How is cradle cap diagnosed?

Cradle cap is usually diagnosed based on a physical exam of your child. The rash involved with cradle cap is unique. It can usually be diagnosed by a physical exam.

How is cradle cap treated?

Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is.

The problem will go away on its own over time. But most parents prefer treatment because it usually helps reduce or get rid of the problem. Even with treatment, the problem may come back during the baby’s first year of life. Treatment is usually effective in helping symptoms. It may include:

Rubbing the scalp with baby oil or petroleum jelly to soften crusts before washing
Special shampoo, as prescribed by your child’s healthcare provider
Corticosteroid cream or lotion for a short period of time if the problem is really bad or persistent

What can I do to prevent cradle cap in my child?

Cradle cap is common in young babies and does not point to poor hygiene or lack of care. The following may help prevent the buildup of scales on the scalp:

Use a soft bristled brush to gently remove the scales from the scalp.
Shampoo baby’s hair often.
Apply baby oil to the scalp after shampooing.

When should I call my child’s healthcare provider?

Most cases of cradle cap can be treated at home. If the problem doesn’t get better, you may ask your healthcare provider to prescribe an appropriate shampoo or cream. If the problem still does not get better with the prescribed medicine, tell your healthcare provider.

Key points about cradle cap

Cradle cap is scaly patches on a baby’s scalp.
Babies between ages 3 weeks and 12 months are at greater risk of getting cradle cap.
The problem will go away over time.
Most cases of cradle cap can be treated at home by using a soft-bristled brush, frequent shampooing, and applying baby oil.

Next steps

Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s healthcare provider:

Know the reason for the visit and what you want to happen.
Before your visit, write down questions you want answered.
At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions your provider gives you for your child.
Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed and how it will help your child. Also know what the side effects are.
Ask if your child’s condition can be treated in other ways.
Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean.
Know what to expect if your child does not take the medicine or have the test or procedure.
If your child has a follow-up appointment, write down the date, time, and purpose for that visit.
Know how you can contact your child’s provider after office hours. This is important if your child becomes ill and you have questions or need advice.

Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cradle Cap): Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Seborrheic dermatitis (sebb oh REE ik der mah TY tis) is very common in infants and children. It appears as scaly, itchy, white, yellow or red patches. It most often appears on the scalp but can also be on the:

Face
Sides of the nose
Eyebrows
Ears
Eyelids

It can appear in body folds and creases as bright red and shiny, including:

Under the arms
Elbow crease
Behind the knees
Neck folds
Groin folds

Seborrheic dermatitis is often called cradle cap because it is common in infants. Cradle cap in infants usually improves between 8 and 12 months of age. It does not spread to others and probably does not bother your baby.

It also can happen during adolescence, which is called dandruff.

Signs and Symptoms

Common signs of seborrheic dermatitis include:

Patches of scaly skin or crusts on the scalp
Greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales
Skin flakes or dandruff
Mild to moderate redness.

Causes

Seborrheic dermatitis is the result of an overgrowth of yeast on the skin. This combines with excess oil production and leads to redness and irritation on the skin. That causes the scaling and itching.

In infancy, this is often a result of the mother’s hormones in pregnancy or through breastfeeding. In adolescence, the hormones of puberty can lead to this condition.

Treatment

Treatments may include:

Topical (on the skin) steroids
Anti-fungal creams
Medicated shampoos

Medicated shampoo should be used on the scalp and problem areas. It is left on for 5 to 10 minutes then washed out.

Cradle cap in infants usually clears on its own within a few months. During that time wash your baby’s hair or scalp once a day with mild baby shampoo. Home remedies listed below can help you control cradle cap.

Gently rub your baby’s scalp with your fingers or a washcloth to loosen the crust.
Wash his or her hair once a day with mild baby shampoo.
If the patches do not loosen easily, rub petroleum jelly or a few drops of mineral oil on the scalp. Let it soak into the patches for a few minutes. Brush with a soft-bristled brush and shampoo the hair to get out the oil. If you leave the oil in your baby’s hair, the cradle cap may get worse.
Once the scaly patches are gone, wash his hair every few days to prevent scaly buildup.

When to Call the Doctor

Call your child’s doctor if:

The cradle cap does not go away after treating it at home
The patches spread to your baby’s face or body

Other Information

This condition may come and go in children. Use the medications when the rash is present.
Sometimes the medicated shampoo is used weekly to prevent flaring. Ask your child’s doctor if this treatment should be continued after the rash is gone.

Sebhorrheic Dermatitis (Cradle Cap) (PDF)

Baby cradle.

Advantages and disadvantages

The baby's cradle was my little dream even before the birth of my first child. I had a touching picture in my head of our little princess sleeping peacefully in the cradle, and I rocked her and admired... ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

Baby cradle was my little dream even before the birth of my first child. There was a touching picture in my head of how our little princess was sleeping peacefully in the cradle, and I was rocking her and admiring ... Then there was a great desire to purchase this cute, but it seemed not really necessary device. At that time, a rational approach won, because we perfectly understood that there was no great need to buy a cradle - it was quite possible to do without it. The main reason for abandoning cradle in favor of a conventional crib was a short period of its operation. And we opted for a white wooden crib 3 in 1: a pendulum system, swing on runners and a stationary version with legs. The bed was beautiful, reliable and functional. But our baby was restless enough and refused to sleep in it, only her mother's hands suited her. She appreciated the delights of sleeping in a crib only by the age of one and a half years.

Therefore, in anticipation of the second child, we firmly decided that everything that we so wanted to acquire with the first baby, we will definitely take with the second. By the way, this decision was due not only to the heightened emotions of the pregnant woman, but also to a share of common sense. But first things first.

I would like to note right away that I will try to make the review about our cradle as detailed and even picky as possible, the way I would like to read myself when choosing a cradle. I hope you will find answers to all your questions about this cradle.

1 . EXTERIOR DATA

— Color

The cradle is designed in a calm beige-creamy-brown color scheme that will suit both a boy and a girl. The coloring is completely unobtrusive. Thanks to such delicate pastel colors, it fits perfectly into our interior, as, probably, into most interiors of children's rooms.

- Cradle, sleeping place

The cradle itself is an oval-shaped frame made of metal rods and a solid base. From above, if desired, you can cover with a mosquito net. Also, thanks to the metal rods, you can stretch the stretching rattle or hang toys around the perimeter of the cradle, which we did. The cradle is covered on all sides with fabric, which not only creates comfort, but also protects the child from possible drafts.

Inside all the walls are soft, the child will not get hurt. The internal dimensions of the cradle are 81*42 cm, the height of the sides is 29 cm. The bed turned out to be quite spacious. However, after the child begins to sit up on his own, leaving him unattended in the cradle is dangerous.

— Mattress

The cradle is equipped with a waterproof mattress and a fitted sheet. The size of the mattress is 81 * 42 cm. The sheet tolerates repeated washing well, and the mattress itself is easily washed under running water. And the fact that it is waterproof, I was especially pleased, there is no need to additionally lay oilcloths, a waterproof mattress pad or disposable diapers. Although initially the mattress confused me a little. I can’t call it a mattress, it’s really a mattress: its thickness is 2 cm and it seems to be just thin foam rubber, which was covered with thick oilcloth material. Initially, they planned to replace it with another one, for example, a coconut mattress for cradles or a mattress for baby carriages (suitable in size). But we decided to limit ourselves to its minor refinement: we laid two thick diapers folded in half on top of the mattress. If this seems insufficient, then you can put an additional thin baby blanket, and cover with a thin cotton diaper on top. Although our pediatrician said that this mattress is of optimal firmness for children of this age, there is no need to soften it further from a pediatric point of view.

- Hood

There is a canopy above the carrycot that can be raised or lowered. If necessary, the hood can be easily removed. The function of the hood is to protect the child from bright light during sleep. Also, from my point of view, it gives additional comfort. However, during operation, we found three drawbacks: firstly, when raising or lowering the hood, it makes a crackling sound that used to wake up the baby, and secondly, when lowering the side rail, the hood had to be removed, because. the fastening of the hood is located exactly on the removable rail; thirdly, this is the only non-removable textile element in the cradle, i. it cannot be washed in the washing machine. I can’t say that these moments were so critical for us, but still. As a result, our hood was mostly in a half-lowered position, so it was visible and did not interfere with putting or getting the baby. We cleaned the hood by hand under running water, after removing it from the cradle and it took a few minutes (I think the process of removing the fabric from the hood would take more time than I spent removing and cleaning the entire structure manually).

— Basket under the carrycot

Textile basket under the carrycot is attached to the legs with ropes. In other models I saw fasteners with buttons. At first I thought that the ropes were an unreliable fastening that would often untie or slide down, but it turned out not to be so. Yes, I was happy with the basket. It is very roomy with several compartments. We kept diapers, disposable diapers and spare packs of wet wipes there.

— Coin pocket

A pocket turned out to be a convenient element, as an additional compartment for storing small things that should always be at hand. There we had a medium pack of wet wipes, one diaper and a tube of bepanthen. Some models do not have a pocket.

— Textile
Since the entire carrycot is made of metal rods, it is completely lined with fabric, which, according to the manufacturer, is made of hypoallergenic breathable cotton. The cradle is also decorated with interesting decorative textile elements in the form of multi-tiered ruffles. That, I think, is what gives it its special charm. There are models where the “skirt” reaches the floor, but I didn’t like such options either externally or from a practical point of view (additional dust collection, and it’s difficult to get close to the lower basket). All fabric components are securely fixed with buttons. All fabric can be removed and washed in the machine, except for the hood. Although, the first time it seemed to wash the fabric, we dismantled almost the entire cradle.

— Base
The cradle is securely connected to the base with metal fasteners. However, it can be easily removed and used separately. The base is wider than the cradle itself. That determines the reliability and stability of the entire structure. Width 73 cm, length 75 cm. The bottom of the base is runners, along the edges of which there are cavities in which the wheels drive in when the cradle is transformed into a rocking chair. The wheels are equipped with a brake.

2 . FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Soft night light

The cradle has a night light with a soft, dimmed red light to check on the baby at night. The night light stays on for 5 minutes and then turns off automatically. This is the only feature we didn't use. I'll explain why. We didn't really need a night light. But even if it were needed, then personally I didn’t like the red color, to put it mildly, and even scared me a little, besides, it is located in an inconvenient place. Although I read that just the red color was not chosen by chance, it is optimal for a child's eye. But it made me feel bad.

Mobile with toys

Above the bed is a carousel with three hanging plush toys of different colors and types: a yellow giraffe, a white sheep and a pink pig. Even at the stage of choosing a cradle, I noticed that in different models toys can be of the same type or color (white). Of course, they can be replaced with others. But why, if you can initially choose a thing in which you do not need to change and refine something, especially for that kind of money.

When turned on, the toys spin in circles like any other carousel.

Many mothers have complained that the mobile is difficult to turn away or prevents getting the baby. We didn't have such problems. In fact, it turns very easily in any direction, even with the effort of one finger. Just before you get the baby out of the cradle, you need to turn the mobile to the side so as not to hurt him. In principle, the mobile was always turned to the side with us, and they turned it over the crib when they wanted to use it, and the baby was already in the cradle. There is only one caveat - when turning away, over time, the mobile began to creak a little, which could wake up the baby with a very sensitive sleep, but our baby did not wake up, besides, we did not touch the mobile during the child's sleep.

But we found another flaw. The mobile is attached to the cradle only from one side and you can put the child only on the other side, which is not always the case with your hand. Here is a big minus.

If desired, the mobile can be completely removed.

Melody

Several tunes with volume control that we appreciated. Since the volume was set during wakefulness almost to the maximum, and before going to bed - to the minimum. And the volume wheel itself is in a fairly convenient place. By the melodies themselves, we liked them, although I met reviews that some mothers called them “electronic”. Melodies automatically replace one another.

Flashing lights

Along the entire length of the mobile support are yellow diodes that start flashing when turned on. There are models where running lights only work with toys spinning in a circle. That is, when the carousel was turned on, the lights automatically started flashing, which is not suitable for everyone. In our model, all these functions can be turned on and off separately. The kid liked these "running" lights.

Vibration

The "vibration" function is referred to in the instructions as "electronic rocking system". For colic, such a light vibration massage is recommended: put a warm diaper or sheet in the crib, and put the baby on her tummy and turn on the vibration. This usually helps. But we are probably the exception to this rule. Our baby did not react at all to the vibration. And when we turned it on, we heard only a buzzing. There may be a child who will like this feature, but for us it was useless.

Control system

Models with remote control available. Our model was with a stationary electronic control unit that runs on batteries. Here, of course, individually, but I would choose with a remote control. This may seem like an unnecessary detail to some, but believe me, it is not. This is a useful thing, especially at night, when you can turn on music or a carousel without getting up.

As for the location of the control unit, it is built into the mobile support, which I think is ill-conceived. Since when the mobile support is removed, none of the functions can be used. In addition, the control panel is located on the outer side of the support, which limits access to control functions when the mother is on the opposite side of the cradle.

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3 . OPTIONS

Height adjustment

The cradle has four height levels, which makes it possible to adjust the height to your height, so that it is convenient to take and put the baby. We used only the lowest level, so it was convenient for me and the older child to look at my brother.

K sling

The cradle is easily removed, or rather bent into a leg, the wheels and it turns into a rocking chair ( on the photo below on the right you can see where they call in ). This is done quite easily and quickly with one hand movement. Our baby appreciated the option with a rocking chair the most. In addition, we found another advantage. When the baby woke up, the cradle began to rock slightly and in this way he often rocked himself again. In addition, by the slight rocking of the cradle, I understood that the child was waking up or had already woken up.

Bedside version

The cradle can be placed close to the parent's bed or sofa. At the same time, for ease of access to the child, the side wall is lowered by removing one rail. This can be done only on one side (opposite from the mobile). It comes with a strap that secures the cradle to the bed so it stays in place. With this option, you need to block the wheels and remove the hood.

It was this use case that originally attracted us to this model. But, unfortunately, as in the picture we did not succeed, because the lower level of the cradle did not match the height of our bed.

On casters or stationary

The cradle can be placed on wheels by removing them from the legs. The wheels make the carrycot mobile. You can easily move around the room and the baby will always be there. The first months we rolled the cradle into the hall in the morning, and back into the bedroom in the evening, turning it into a rocking chair. It was very convenient for me and the baby! But it was inconvenient to roll the cradle into the kitchen because of the narrow opening, so we used other devices in the kitchen. That is, the cradle is quite mobile, but with narrow corridors and openings, difficulties may arise.

For the stationary version, there are feet on the bottom of the wheels that securely fix the cradle.

Changing table

Theoretically, using a cradle as a changing table is convenient: saving space, which is always lacking and no need to buy a changing table. But in practice, we have not tried to use the cradle in this way, so it is difficult to say about the convenience of this option.

4 . CONCLUSIONS AFTER 8 MONTHS OF OPERATION

Having experienced the first impression of complete delight and tenderness after the first months of using the cradle, I can say my impression and conclusions.

Yes, indeed, the service life of this beauty is short. But children grow up very quickly and I want to enjoy every moment of their childhood. And the cradle is not only beautiful, but also functional. Firstly, we received great aesthetic pleasure from the appearance of the cradle. And this is worth a lot, because we need positive emotions so much! Secondly, in principle, we are also satisfied with the quality and performance of the cradle (except for the location of the control unit). Thirdly, the cradle is much smaller than the crib, so the baby will have a sense of security, which is so necessary in the first period after the birth of the baby. Fourthly, the cradle is quite mobile, it can be moved around the apartment and there will be no questions when cleaning, which needs to be done regularly. Fifthly, there is no need to spend money on buying a mobile, bumpers, a canopy and a mattress.

But, of course, if there is no extra money, then you can easily do without it. And it is simply impossible to predict whether the baby will sleep in the cradle or not, whether he will like it or not.

What would I add or change?

Would make it possible to mount the mobile in any place where it would be convenient for every mother.

I would install the control unit separately, not on the mobile support.

I would install a viewing window (oilcloth or mesh), which can be opened if necessary, for example, to keep an eye on the baby during sleep without looking inside each time or so that during wakefulness the baby can see his mother or look at the world around him by turning head to the side.

I would remove the vibration function, as it generally does not impress babies, and some babies are generally frightened.

Virtues :

Beautiful and sweet.
Comfortable for mom and baby.
Resistant.
Mobile.
Compact.
Easy care.
Lightweight.
Maneuverable.
Availability of mobile with various functions.
Soft safety sides.
Convenient and spacious storage basket.

Disadvantages :

Short service life, would be happy to use the cradle further ( we used up to 8 months, many last up to 5-6 months ). But for that, it is a cradle, which is suitable for very small ones.
Hood cracks when raised and lowered.
Carrycot does not fit through narrow doorways.
Unsuitable mattress.
Vibration is not a necessary function for us.
Red night light located in an inconvenient place.
High cost. Although, given the short life of the cradle, it can then be sold in good condition and return more than half of the money spent.

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Cradle (cradle, unsteady) - a device for sleeping and rocking a child. This is one of the most important and necessary items of the hut.
In the exposition you see a cradle of 1905 from the village of Makhnevo.
The cradle was made for the firstborn, and then all the babies of the family were placed in it - one after the other, "how much God will give. " The child was kept in the cradle for up to a year, or even up to two years - if there was no next newborn, his younger brother or sister.
Every time before a new baby was placed in the cradle, a cat was placed there. According to popular beliefs, the cat was supposed to drive away the evil spirits, if it had time to nest there. Besides, cats sleep so sweetly. This means that the baby will sleep soundly. After that, the cradle was fumigated with incense.
Some time before the birth of the child, the mother made a hand-sized diaper doll out of her old shirt or husband's shirt and put it in the cradle. This chrysalis had a protective value. It was made by twisting from old parental things, thus it was called upon to transfer the strength and energy of the family to the newborn. The doll was made without the use of a needle and scissors, so that the child's life was "neither chipped nor cut."
Like all amulet dolls, the swaddle had no face, so that the soul would not move into it and bring no harm. People coming to the house, in order not to jinx the baby, said: “Like a doll, it’s good!”. When the child grew up, the doll became his first toy.
During the first year of life, the baby was placed in the cradle, blessed, otherwise "the devil will replace the child." It was impossible to leave an empty cradle open so that evil spirits would not climb into it.
It was forbidden to rock an empty cradle - the child may lose sleep, become restless, "smart".
The hanging position of the cradle is associated with ancient beliefs, according to which the baby must be torn off from the "bottom", the underground - evil, otherworldly forces. To protect and preserve his life, an ax was often placed under the cradle for boys, and a spindle for a girl.
It was forbidden to place the cradle on the floor. Only if the child became seriously ill, and there was no longer any hope of recovery, he was taken out of the cradle and laid on the floor, because they believed that “he would not be able to die for a long time and would suffer.