29th Apr
If you wake up one morning and it appears that your beautiful baby has morphed into a scaly dragon cub overnight, fear not; it’s most likely cradle cap.
Okay, so I may have exaggerated a little. Cradle cap is a little scaly but far from all encompassing – it only affects a baby’s scalp and it usually lasts only a few weeks or months.
Cradle cap is described by the NHS as: “yellowish, greasy scaly patches that appear on the scalp of [SOME] young babies. It is a very common, harmless condition that doesn’t usually itch or cause discomfort to the baby.”
The scales will eventually start to flake off and may make the affected skin appear red. Sometimes the hair may also come away with the flakes.
In other words, cradle cap usually clears up by itself but if you’d like some help. Maybe an organic remedy for cradle cap? Rock The Cradles’s Organic Cradle Cap Oil is definitely worth a try.
The remedy is a gentle, nourishing blend of organic oils, which aims to relieve dryness and irritation. It will help to soften and loosen the cradle cap, making it easier to gently remove with a soft brush or dry washcloth.
24th Jun
If your baby suffers from eczema, one of the first things to do is to make sure that you use a hypoallergenic washing powder that is suitable for sensitive skins.
In all likelihood, this will not cure the eczema but will certainly alleviate the symptoms, even if only a little.
Hypoallergenic washing powder is easy enough to find in regular supermarkets but I have discovered a better option that is environmentally friendly and will save you masses of cash.
The marvel of which is speak is called the ‘Eco Ball’.
Hypoallergenic Eco Balls are chemical-free and eco-friendly, and claim to save you around 85% when compared to brand leading washing powders.
How they work: three eco balls are placed in your washing machine instead of detergent; together they produce ionized oxygen that activates the water molecules naturally and allows them to penetrate deep into clothing fibres to lift dirt away.
And here’s where the money saving comes in; one set of eco balls lasts 1,000 washes! They also soften clothes without needing a fabric conditioner, wash at a lower temperature and for a shorter time.
Written by: Andrea Zanin
Written by: Andrea Zanin