My baby has flaky scalp, is it normal?

Cradle cap occurs when the glands on the baby’s head make too much sebum and traps shed skin flakes under the greasy build up. Although it is not caused by poor hygiene and usually clears up after a couple of months, you could clean it off. Dip a cotton ball in mineral oil and very gently message the scalp with the mineral oil. This will loosen up the crusts. Then wash the head and hair with a baby shampoo and gently lift the crusts off with a soft hairbrush. DO NOT scratch it off. Do this each day until the condition is gone. Cradle cap can come back even after treatment because the glands continue to make too much sebum for several weeks.

Always consult with your Pediatrician before trying to remove sebum from baby's head.