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Shop gentle cradle cap care at WithAid, a UK based and regulated pharmacy offering discreet Royal Mail delivery. Cradle cap (infant seborrhoeic dermatitis) is common in newborns and young babies and usually looks like greasy or flaky scaling on the scalp, sometimes appearing around the eyebrows or in skin creases. Most parents shopping this category want a simple, baby-appropriate way to loosen and lift flakes, cleanse the scalp gently, and support a calm, consistent bath-time routine.
This page includes a cradle cap treatment shampoo suitable from birth, plus quick routes to gentle everyday baby-care categories if you’re building a routine alongside targeted care. For worried parents, the safest approach is usually “gentle and consistent”: follow label directions, avoid scraping, and ask for advice if anything looks sore, weepy, or infected.
Cradle cap is a common, usually harmless condition in babies that can cause greasy or flaky scaling on the scalp. It can also appear around the eyebrows or in skin creases.
No. Cradle cap is not contagious and cannot be “caught” from another person.
A gentle routine is often best: wash the scalp with a baby-appropriate shampoo, rinse well, and use light massage to help lift loose flakes. If using a cradle cap treatment shampoo, follow the label directions for how often to use it and how long to leave it on before rinsing.
A soft baby brush after washing can help remove loose flakes. Avoid scraping or picking, which can irritate the skin and increase the risk of infection.
Avoid picking at scales, using soap or adult shampoos, or applying strong anti-dandruff treatments unless advised by a healthcare professional. If the skin is broken, very sore, or weeping, seek advice before trying new products.
Seek advice if your baby seems unwell, has a fever, the skin looks infected (weeping, swelling, increasing redness), cradle cap is very widespread, or it’s not improving despite gentle care. If you’re unsure whether it’s cradle cap or another skin condition (such as eczema), ask a pharmacist or GP.
Important: This content is general information and does not replace medical advice. Always read and follow the product label. Stop use if irritation occurs. If your baby is under 3 months, looks unwell, has a fever, or the skin appears infected or very sore, seek advice from a pharmacist, GP, or NHS 111.
