Caring for the hair of a newborn begins with the first bath, when the baby is completely washed, including the head. But even careful grooming cannot prevent the formation of crusts on the baby's head. And, despite the fact that they do not give him any special problems, pediatricians recommend removing them.
It is necessary
- - sterile vegetable oil;
- - frequent scallop;
- - gauze and kerchief.
Instructions
Step 1
The crusts on the baby's head are seborrheic plaques. They often merge and form a scab. Without proper attention, it can cover the scalp for a long time and interfere with its breathing and hair growth. And because of the loose fit of the edges of the scales, pathogenic microorganisms very soon begin to multiply in them, causing an unpleasant odor and irritation on the skin.
Step 2
To avoid the unpleasant consequences of this natural state, pediatricians recommend peeling off the crusts on the baby's head. But since the skin of newborns is very delicate, care and consistency should be observed - softening and then removing.
Step 3
The procedure for removing crusts on the baby's head is best done two hours before bathing. On the scalp, generously lubricate the crusted area with sterile vegetable oil. Apply a gauze pad to this area or cover with a cotton pad. Tie a scarf over your head and leave it on for two hours.
Step 4
Next, start combing out the softened crusts. Use a fine-toothed comb for this. Then bathe the child and wash your hair with a detergent - baby soap or shampoo. Also, comb out the new crusts formed after bathing with a comb (washed out of oil).
Step 5
If your baby has little or short hair, remove the crusts with gauze. To do this, wrap the index finger in one layer and gently pick up the crusts with scrubbing movements in the front-to-back direction. Change the oil-soaked gauze as the dry gauze is more effective. Next, also comb them out with a fine comb, and then wash the baby's head.
Step 6
It can take a few days for an infant to remove the scabs on the scalp. It depends on their number. Do not use any sharp objects to remove the crusts. Do not apply pressure to the scalp with the comb. Perform the entire procedure carefully.
Step 7
Often, the appearance of crusts occurs repeatedly. Keep the same deletion sequence for all subsequent times.
