Friday, July 23, 2010 MD Moms: The Cradle Cap Solution   Cradle Cap: Never Again. When Ryder was born, I loved his mess of black hair (how is it that he's blond now? strange). What I didn't love were the scales, flakes and crustiness that appeared just weeks later. Cradle cap. Ugh.

Since I didn't have much experience, I attempted to rid his scalp of the offender through old school techniques: baby oil and a toothbrush. And it did work; the problem was that the cradle cap returned just as soon as I removed it. I was literally grooming him like a mama monkey at least twice per week.

Then, miraculously, when he turned around 3 months old it just disappeared. I didn't question it; I just threw out the toothbrush and placed the baby oil at the back of the vanity. I still can't look at it without scowling.So before Reid was born, I made a promise that I would be one step ahead of the dreaded cradle c(r)ap. Do you remember my previous review of the MD Moms Baby Silk line? Well, I was fortunate to receive the baby silk gentle scalp rub exfoliating cleanser -

I haven't had the opportunity to try the exfoliating cleanser for cradle cap just yet. After confessing to an almost OCD-like round of battling mild cradle cap with Ryder (for 2-3 months after birth, never more than a visual problem, yet always a thorn in this mommy's side), MD Moms were incredibly thoughtful and sent me their gentle scalp rub so I would be well prepared when baby-to-be arrives in May. Thanks MD Moms!

Well, when Reid arrived in May, you can bet he also arrived with a full head of hair... and I was ready. This time, I didn't give my enemy a chance to gather the troops (or in this case, crusty scales). One week after birth, I set aside some time to rub the baby silk exfoliating cleanser into Reid's scalp. The first thing I noticed was that the formula was not heavily oily (thank goodness!) and actually resembled a buttery lotion. And no wonder - with a creamy blend of natural oils, salicylate, marine silk, Vitamins E and B5, aloe and shea butter, it was a super-combination designed to lift away flakes with ease. Within moments, I was able to simply rub away a fine layer of flakes - no doubt, the beginnings of a stronger foe had I not nipped it in the bud.

And now, two months later, I have not seen a single flake. The enemy has been conquered!!! I can't believe that all it took was one application in the wee stages of cradle cap to completely eliminate all traces of it. I almost want to see a few scales so I can apply the cleanser again (not really). But I do believe that the baby silk gentle scalp rub exfoliating cleanser would easily stand up to even harsh cases - there are tons of positive reviews online, and I happen to think the whole line is best for babies, period.

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