10 Amazing Yoga Poses for Your Kids to Keep Them Fit and Healthy

1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

This is a simple yet powerful yoga pose for good posture and increased height. It even strengthens the core and leg muscles as well as reduces flat feet.

This basic standing pose is a great foundation for other yoga poses.

1. Stand up straight, with your big toes touching and heels slightly apart.
2. Lift your toes and gently sway back and forth.
3. Gradually bring the swaying to a standstill, with your weight balanced evenly on your feet.
4. Tighten your thigh muscles, lift your knees and pull in your belly.
5. Press your shoulder blades back, widen them across and release them down your back.
6. Hold this position for 30 to 60 seconds, breathing deeply.

2. Chair Pose (Utkatasana)

Chair Pose is another easy one for children to learn. When done properly and consistently, Chair Pose strengthens muscles, develops core strength, protects the knee joints from injury, improves breathing, and stretches the shoulders and chest. It is also beneficial for those with a flat feet.

1. Stand in Mountain Pose with your feet slightly apart.
2. Exhale and bend your knees as if you were sitting in a chair.
3. Extend your arms above your head, with your palms facing each other.
4. Hold this pose for 30 seconds.
5. Inhale, straighten your legs and stand up straight.
6. Exhale and lower your arms to your sides.
7. Repeat 10 times, once daily.

In the beginning, you can have your child do this pose against a wall or lift their arms parallel to the floor instead of above their head.

3. Rag Doll Pose (Uttanasana)

This is a fantastic pose for preventing injury and your child will enjoy it just because of its name. It helps release tension in the neck and shoulders, stretches leg muscles and relieves stress. It also calms the mind and makes the child feel refreshed.

1. Stand up straight, with your arms extended above your head.
2. Exhale, bend your body forward and allow your arms to fall toward the floor.
3. Let your knees bend slightly and gently sway your head and arms from side to side.
4. Take deep breaths, allowing your arms to sink closer to the floor.
5. After a few minutes, slowly roll back up to standing position.

4. Child’s Pose (Balasana)

When it comes to the best yoga poses for children, you simply cannot ignore the Child’s Pose. This is a restorative pose that helps release stress.

It also stretches the muscles of the lower back, hips and thighs. In addition, this pose has a calming effect on the central nervous system.

1. Kneel down on the floor with your big toes touching together.
2. Sit back on your heels, and keep your knees hip-width apart.
3. Exhale and bring your chest to rest on top of your thighs.
4. Stretch your arms out in front of you or tuck them in by your sides.
5. Relax and breathe deeply, holding this pose for 1 to 5 minutes.

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5. Tree Pose (Vrksasana)

This standing balance pose requires stillness and concentration that helps calm a frustrated mind. This pose improves balance, develops concentration, stretches leg and chest muscles, and makes the thighs, calves and ankles strong to prevent injury.

1. Stand up straight and tall, with your feet hip-width apart and your arms by your sides.
2. Shift your weight to your left foot and lift your right foot with both your hands.
3. Place your right foot above or below your left knee (depending on your comfort level).
4. Bring your hands together in salutation seal near your heart.
5. Hold this pose for 5 to 8 breaths, then slowly raise your arms over your head and look up toward your hands.
6. Take a few deep breaths, then return your hands to your heart and lower your right leg.
7. Next, do the Tree Pose on the other leg.

6. Downward Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

This pose stretches the shoulders, legs and spine while building strength throughout the body. It also relieves fatigue, rejuvenates the body, boosts immunity, aids digestion and improves circulation.

1. Get on the floor on your hands and knees.
2. Keep your palms flat on the floor with fingers spread out in front of you.
3. Exhale, lift your knees away from the floor and lift your hips to form an upside-down V pose.
4. Take deep breaths and relax your head and back of the neck.
5. Hold this pose for a few minutes.
6. To release, exhale and bring your knees to the floor.
7. Relax in Child’s Pose for a minute, then stand up slowly.

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Show Cellphone Use Linked To Brain Cancer And Death In Children

Kids love being connected to their friends, making it no surprise that recent statistics show that over 30% of all children under 13 years of age in the U.S. own their own cellular phone.

Similarly, almost 50% of all teens own a cell phone. With the knowledge that cellphone use amongst children is increasing at an alarming rate, it is even more disheartening to learn that studies are now beginning to prove some of the extremely negative effects that electromagnetic fields and radio frequency radiation are having on their bodies.

Multiple recent studies, including one from an international group of scientists, is urging governments to place stricter regulations on cellphone use, particularly due to the latest outcome of their investigations: Young people who use cell phones before the age of 20 are five times more likely to be at risk for malignant brain tumors than children who do not use mobile phones.

Marry someone who deeply intereseted in deen

 

Parents are responsible for their kids .. how they raised their kids .
Parents must be   consciousand take an active role in guiding their children and famillies on the path of Islam ..

Our Beloved Prophet PBUH said

" every on of your people is responsible , and everyone responsible for whatever falls his responsibility . A man is like a shepherd of his own family , and he is responsible for them "
( Bukhari , Muslim )

.....Give your child a Good name ..

.....Treat your children with love and Mercy ..

..... Treat your children fairly .
Prophet PBUH said ..
"Fear Allah and Treat your children fairly "
( Muslim )

.... Teach children Islamic Morals and characters ...

....Provide your children a healthy environment for their upbringing ...

....Teach your children Knowledge of Quran .

....Teach your children skills that lead to learning only Halal ( Legal )

... Teach children about Huqul-l-Idab ..

Teach about our Faith ..
La illaha ill'Allah and Huqul-l Allah ..
As an example, Luqman (alaihis’salam) provided the following instructions to his son as mentioned in the Quran by Allah:
“And (remember) when Luqmaan said to his son when he was advising him: “O my son! Join not in worship others with Allah. Verily, joining others in worship with Allah is a great Zulm (wrong) indeed” [Luqmaan 31:13].

Do You Know How To Have A Happy Family?

Hey guys don't forget with your family  If you're fussy about your work, please don't forget time with your family

Ever have trouble connecting your entire family? Too many kids to handle? Too many people to show your love to at all times?  A parent has many struggles on a day-to-day basis. They never get time off and they always need to be on their A game.  After all they have a family to run, and kids to keep track of.  Being a parent is a full time job, on top of whatever other job they may have.
 
Found some trouble trying to balance all of that at once.  As a dad of 5 girls he knew he needed to find a way to manage the challenges that came to him as a parent.  He only had a 3-year old and an infant when he started to notice the rough patches in parenting and he was unsatisfied with his job as a dad.  He went on to study psychological science and then still looking for more answers he got his PhD researching how parents see their role, and how their perceptions were associated with their own happiness and meaning in life, and that of their children. Parenting literally became his job in every way possible. He was a university lecturer and researcher for four years and is now a full-time writer and speaker about parenting.  It is his life.

He knows he’s not perfect, but every day he tries to be a better parent for his kids.  In fact he is so passionate about sharing the science, skills and heart that connects and strengthens families he recently published a book titled “What Your Child Needs From You: Creating a Connected Family.”

“What Your Child Needs From You: Creating a Connected Family” is a practical guide to helping parents build meaningful relationships with their children.  He says the single most important thing for children to grow into happy, resilient adults is someone who can always be emotionally available to them.  According to, as long as families who integrate the principles described in “What Your Child Needs From You” into their everyday lives everyone will be more peaceful, harmonious and functional, and parents will raise children who grow into kind and compassionate adults.  There are plenty of things kids will benefit from, but identifies the three things children really need in life from their parents.

5 Ways To Survive And Thrive As An Introvert Parent

Many people conflate shyness and introversion. It is not the case that all introverts are shy. Most of the introverts I know can be very articulate and, in the right circumstances, sociable. It is simply that introverts re-energise by spending time alone. Their interior world is more important to them than their exterior world and they value solitude over companionship.

Why is Introvert parenting particularly intense?

Ask most introverts and they will tell you that our society seems to value extraversion over introversion. From our earliest days we are encouraged to seek out friendship groups. There are many new parent groups which pregnant women and their partners can access in order to have a "support network" available to them when their child is born. Even quite small communities abound with pre-schools and nurseries where very young children are cared for in, sometimes quite large, groups. If children are schooled, this continues through their education. Our workplaces are often busy and bustling. Introverts can often feel as though they are being suffocated by sociability! If simply existing as an introvert can sometimes feel overwhelming, why pick out parenting as a particularly draining role for an introvert to undertake?

Primarily, it's the all-encompassing nature of parenting. For most parents, parenting begins with pregnancy and for nine months an introvert mother-to-be is never truly alone. Even when carving out "me" time, she has her lovely little passenger along for the ride. And once baby is born? Well, often, that complete symbiosis of mother and child from pregnancy actually seems like the easy part! I don't know about you but I never worked in any job where my colleagues would follow me to the toilet and try to continue negotiations with me whilst I was shut in a cubicle!

Parents want to do the best they can for their children. Whatever personality a parent is, having responsibility for the health and well-being of a whole other human being can feel like an overwhelming responsibility. To do it well means ensuring your own well-being is protected. It is so much easier to give your time and energy to your children when those things are replenished regularly. The extra challenge for an introvert parent is creating the time and space to do just that when, for most of us, it means carving out sufficient, high-quality alone time. Locking the toilet door probably won't do it (although it might be a start!)


1. Accept that you are an Introvert:


It can be tempting, when the world seems so much more receptive to extrovert personalities, to try and re-invent yourself. If being an extrovert makes it easier to spend time with your child then - pow! - become an extrovert. Suddenly discover the joys of large crowds and noisy soft play areas which eluded you before. (Allow this introvert a brief shudder of horror before proceeding!) There is validity in the idea that we should explore our "shadow" sides and Jung felt that we should all have an understanding of our opposites but understanding and becoming are not the same.

Whilst personality can, and does, evolve over a life-time, affected by life experiences and social groupings, the underlying traits are most likely to remain. According to Peter Geyer, 75% of those who re-take a Myers-Briggs test will report the same result a second time (and this can be higher, if the participant has strong preferences). This implies that the core aspects of who we were are deep-seated, possibly innate and unlikely to shift drastically in our lifetime.

Thus, rather than trying to become less introverted, a parent who embraces their introvert personality is likely to be in a better position to make adaptations to their parenting style to accommodate their need for space.


2. Accept that you are not ONLY an Introvert:


Reducing who you are to one word is always going to be a little basic and self-limiting. None of us have just one personality trait. Those other letters on a Myers-Briggs scale?... They're important too and your combination of aptitudes will probably be unique to you. Moreover, just four letters seems even more limiting than a word. Taking those four letters as the foundation for exploring the rich multi-faceted nature of humans seems a healthier approach.

Me? Well, to limit myself to four letters for a moment (!) I came out as an ISFJ when I was eighteen. I'm an extreme Introvert. But, I also have tendencies toward OCD and, as a result, my mental health is better when my home is clean and ordered. I thrive on routine and strongly dislike spontaneity! All these things have shaped my parenting yet none of them were really anything to do with being an introvert. The fact that I learned to mix my need for tidiness with my child's need to explore (read: make a mess) grew out of my "J-ness" not my "I-ness"! And I'm sure my Sensing and Feeling characteristics will have fed into the type of parent I ultimately became, even if I'm not completely conscious of the actual outcomes.

Likewise, any parent who tries to plan the way they raise their child around one aspect of their psyche is likely to find it virtually impossible. The needs of the child and, indeed, the parent will not be fully met and there may well be increased tension and discord. Knowing that parenting is dynamic and acknowledging that it is never just one thing can help us when we're trying to work out what on earth is going on!?

3. Notice your child's personality.


If you're an introvert parent, you may spend pregnancy crossing your fingers and hoping for an introvert child. You may have fond images of sitting side by side with your little one, in happy companionable silence, building elaborate rail networks from your box of wooden train-track. Or, you may envisage hours on the sofa surrounded by books which you and your child will share harmoniously. They will sit entranced and definitely won't try to gnaw the cover or launch a beloved classic at your head.

And you know what? It might happen like that. It did for me - the first time around. My eldest child turned out to be a happy, contented introvert who would happily spend a whole morning planning and executing amazing rail networks. He welcomed my participation but didn't seem to require it and would remain lost in his own world if I needed to step away for any reason.

This Introvert parent / Introvert child relationship may seem the perfect one but it is not without its challenges. As you both require little outside stimulation, you can end up relatively isolated. As the adult, an introverted parent may have to bite the bullet and take steps to ensure you and your child do have some social interaction in a week. Even the most extreme introvert can gain from building friendships with other parents and building a support network. Even introvert children can learn and grow through thoughtful and sensitive interaction with their peers. As an introvert child gets older, you may find that, even though you went through it yourself, you worry about whether they are making friends and socialising enough. It's probably unfounded but you're a parent so that's what you'll do!

And if you have an ambivert / extrovert child? It's all a question of balance. You know your child and you will be able to read their cues. They will not be subtle about letting you know that they need more than your company, no matter how scintillating a conversationalist you are! Their liveliness and gregariousness can be daunting for a parent who values silence but it can also be hugely life-affirming and enriching. Cherish your own personality, cherish your child's and cherish the difference.

4. Create a rhythm.


Having a rhythm to your day or your week can be very helpful for introvert parents. Whether this needs to be a strict schedule or more of a loose plan will depend on whether you're a "J" Introvert (likes schedule and structure) or a "P" one (likes spontaneity and surprises). Irrespective, if you know that going to a toddler group will deplete your energy then making provision to replenish isn't selfish, it's necessary.
It might seem indulgent but if you are your child's primary caregiver then their well-being depends on your well-being. You aren't being selfish when you take the time to meet your own needs, you are being a responsible parent. And, if you're a working introvert parent? I would imagine it's even more of an imperative to give yourself some space. You are dealing with the intensity of life with small children and the responsibility of work. Without a rhythm that includes rest, you may very well burn out. It isn't always easy, in this age of perpetual business, to see a space for introverted introspection but most introvert parents will know when they are stretched too thin. We get cranky - and we're not pleasant when we're cranky!

5. Consider your parenting style.


From the minute you know you're having a baby, there are experts longing to tell you how it's done. These experts range from family members through to published authors, who must know what they're talking about if they've got a book about it. Well, yes and no. Some parenting advice can be really useful but any "one size fits all" philosophy is going to come unstuck when you consider all we have been saying about the variances amongst parents and amongst their children.

It doesn't matter whether you're an introvert, an ambivert or an extrovert, the best parenting style for you is the one you evolve to best fit your family. I dislike parenting labels but sometimes they can help us find our "tribe". If I had to pick one, I'd choose "Instinctive Parent" - which may just be a fancy way of saying "Make It Up As I Go". Which is, actually, fine.

I was very surprised to find that my instincts led me to be broadly Attachment in my parenting choices. As this type of parenting is associated with quite intensive parenting practices and is generally quite fluid about structures, it didn't seem to suit my personality type. But I found that things like carrying my baby in a sling - especially my extrovert youngest - worked in my favour. He was stimulated and happy, being able to see the world from my back. I was able to take some time and space knowing he was safe and happy. What at first glance might have seemed counter-intuitive for an introvert, actually served my needs (and those of my baby) very well.

Maybe Introvert Parent is a label all of its own but an Introvert Parent who raises their child according to their instincts is likely to be a happy and successful parent.

6 SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS FOR KIDS

Lots of fun ideas on this week's Good Tips Tuesday link up party!

Come check them out and link up your own parenting, homemaking, kids activities, and recipes/cooking tip posts!

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Benefits Of Brocoli

Benefits Of Bananas

How To Apologize To Your Kid

 

"How to apologize to your kid"

Situations do arise when you are the one who messed up and your kid deserves an apology from you. Saying sorry to your kid is a tricky affair; keep in mind these useful pointers while asking forgiveness of your child.

Do’s:

• Understand the situation where you were wrong on your part- was it unforgotten birthday, unfulfilled promise or a sudden outburst in front of others?

• Ask your child how your unjustified behavior affected him/her. This will help your child to realize that his/her feelings count and works well to build up your child’s self-esteem.

• Put in all your efforts not to repeat the same mistakes and let your child know so. Find out the reasons of such a harsh behavior and practical remedies to deal with them.

Don’ts:

• The trick is to draw a line between apologizing and imploring. Begging to your child will make him feel that you have done something terribly wrong.
• Even if you feel extremely emotional, do not break into tears. You might end up your child feeling guilty when he is not at fault.

• A disciplinary action never needs an apology so be firm if you think that your child is involved in some wrongful actions.

Share your experience when you said sorry to your kid and how it helped?

" Health Benefits of Consuming Dates"

1) Dates are free from cholesterol and contain very low fat. Dates are rich in vitamins and minerals.

2) They are rich source of protein, dietary fiber and rich in vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B5 along with vitamin A1 and C.

3)It helps improve the digestive system as it contains soluble and insoluble fibers and different kinds of amino acids.

4) Dates are great energy boosters as they contain natural sugars like glucose, sucrose and fructose. To get more advantage add dates to milk and make it a very nutritious snack.

5)Dates are very low in calories and are extremely suitable for health conscious people.

6) Dates are rich in potassium and reduced in sodium. This helps regulate a healthy nervous system. Researchers have revealed the fact that potassium intake up to a certain extent can reduce risk of stroke.

7) Dates also help in lowering of the LDL cholesterol.

Dates have high iron content and are very useful in treating anemia. The patients can eat many dates for better advantages.

9) Dates also have fluorine that slows down the process of tooth decay.

10) It helps people suffering from constipation. Soak dates overnight and take it along with water to have added advantage.

11) Dates help in weight gain and are beneficial for those who suffer from over slimming problem.

12) Dates are excellent for alcoholic intoxication.Cures abdominal cancer.

13) It also helps in improving eye sight and helps in curing night blindness as well.

"The best thing is that it does not have any side effect on the body and is completely natural as well as it works better than medicine."

What Type Treatment My Baby Need?

Many parents are often concerned about placing their child in residential treatment, especially if the best placement is far from home. Because of this fear, parents can sometimes then question if residential placement is necessary since outpatient and inpatient therapy tends to create a few days of what seems like peace. I have worked as an intern for inpatient, outpatient, a full therapist in outpatient, a staff for residential, and now a therapist in residential. This experience doesn’t account for other forms of treatment like an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or Wilderness Program. 

Outpatient Therapy: 

Outpatient therapy allows the child to remain at home and work on issues on a weekly basis, or as the therapist and family deem necessary. Outpatient therapy is typically utilized for relatively minor issues that can be resolved within 6-9 months or semi-moderate issues that may take a year or two, depending on frequency and approach. As an outpatient therapist we work with schools and other community services to make sure that the family has the support that they need, while addressing some of the deeper issues and while the patient is remaining safe in their environment. Outpatient therapy tends to be the middle-man in the therapy lineup.  As an outpatient therapist we have to be aware of where our client is at with how much their behaviors interfere with their overall functioning and evaluate when to step them up to a higher level of care and hopefully have them finish therapy. 

Inpatient Treatment:

Inpatient level of care is for an imminent threat to self and/or others and cannot contract for safety. Inpatient level of care is for stabilization, typically lasting 3-7 days depending on the intensity of the risks and available supports at home and the community. As a therapist in the inpatient setting, the focus is to find ways to subside the feelings that created the high level of risk. Psycho-education groups, individual sessions, and family meetings are utilized to develop skills and supports to be more successful in the community and at home. It can be common for there to be repeat visits when outpatient modalities are not working and more long-term solutions are then discussed. 

Residential Treatment: 

#ResidentialTreatment is for when all the others weren’t enough. Having seen the other two phases of therapy, residential treatment is definitely the most challenging, but I am able to see the most changes. Residential treatment provides 24 hour care and submersion in therapy to get the greatest amount of gain. Having been a staff and now a therapist in a residential setting it’s remarkable to see the difference that can happen in a child in a relatively short amount of time. Like all types of therapy, the amount of change and the time to make the change, depends on the willingness of the child and their parents. In residential I often see my clients outside of therapy a few times, either just running into them or briefly meeting with them to work on minor issues that come up. In between therapy, they get support from groups and staff to help them address issues and work on skills. The important thing to keep in mind is having a good way for the client to transition back home so that the skills and issues they worked on while in residential treatment translate back to home.  By creating a good transition plan and practicing it while still in residential care give the client a chance to not just get good at treatment, they get good at life.  I know from experience, nothing is more relieving as a therapist than to have someone coming out of residential treatment having worked on their core issues and having worked on the maintenance side of their core issues. 

Working as a therapist in residential treatment is probably the most rewarding area of therapy that I’ve worked in. My experience here at Sunrise has also made it even more rewarding where we have quality staff and a quality program.  I’m really proud to work in a program that works with girls to help them get back on their feet and be good at their lives.

Written by Melissa Hartman, LCSW, Therapist and#DBT Specialist

Natural PainKillers

Ginger: recommended dose 1 teaspoon of dried ginger or 2 teaspoons of chopped ginger added to meals daily.

Garlic: to cure an ear infection place two drops of warm garlic oil into your aching ear twice daily for five days. To make garlic oil gently simmer three cloves of crushed garlic in a half a cup of extra virgin olive oil for two minutes, strain, then refrigerate for up to two weeks.

Cloves: dab a little clove oil sprinkled on a cotton swab on the aching tooth.

Peppermint: soak in a warm tub scented with 10 drops of peppermint oil three times a week.

Grapes: an Ohio University research study shows that 1 cup of grapes eaten daily can bring relief from backache. That’s because grapes contain nutrients that increase blood circulation to the lower back, which in turn alleviates pain.

Pineapple: the bromelain in pineapple is known to ease bloated tummy and heaviness. It also improves circulation, stopping cramps and inhibiting inflammation. It may help rid the body of inflammatory compounds that contribute to arthritis.

Tomato juice: sip 10 ounces of potassium-rich tomato juice daily to speed up your recovery, reduce risk of painful cramp flare-ups in as little as 10 days.

Cherries: anthocyanins, the compounds that give cherries their brilliant red colour, are anti-inflammatories 10 times stronger than ibuprofen and aspirin.

Best Home Remedies Of Ear

 

Best Home Remedies Of Ear #Infection Or Ear Ache
#Salt is probably the most readily available home remedy.

Heat up one cup of salt on a #microwave, pan, or double boiler for about three to five minutes.
Put the hot salt inside a thick cloth or sock. Seal the open end with a rubber band or tie a knot.
When it is bearably hot, lay down and put the cloth on the affected ear for 5 to 10 minutes.
Repeat this remedy daily as many times as needed. The heat generated from the sock will help draw out fluid from the ear and relieve swelling and pain.

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Diaper Rash

Diaper Rash is the culprit that irritates the baby very much. Generally, it appears onto the bottom of baby because of wearing a diaper to baby for a long span of time. Parents are worried about it. However, treatment is very necessary for quick relief from it and of course as parents; you will take necessary action from the first sight of the rashes so that you can ensure quick remedy and better feeling of your baby.

Following may some essential tips that work fine for removing and treating the diaper rash effectively;

• Keep the baby’s sophisticated skin dry
• Detach the skin from urine and feces and baby’s skin will remain dry that gives an effective result
• Change the diaper frequently; you can check it out for every 2 or 3 hours
• Checking the diaper every two hours will be good practice
• Use a comfortable and quick absorber diaper
• It is not wise to wear a plastic pant to cover the diaper
• You can use a cotton pant if you want to cover the diaper
• Use soft kind of liquid soap for cleansing the baby’s bottom
• But some time soap can makes the skin rough and itchy
• Don’t use any soap if not necessary
• Do not use the baby wipes with containing alcohol or propylene glycol
• It could be cause off burn of baby’s skin as well as irritating rashes
• Do not use the tight diaper to your baby
• Tight diaper makes the diaper covered area warm and moist
• It may also cause off more rashes onto bottom of the baby
• Keep the baby without diaper as much as possible
• You can use a best quality diaper rash cream for quickly relief
• By prescription from the doctor you will be definitely able to buy a super effective diaper rash cream

Please add more if you feel some will work better.
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Cradle Cap

WHAT IS CRADLE CAP?
If your baby's scalp has flaky, dry skin that looks like dandruff, or thick, oily, yellowish or brown scaling or crusting patches, it's probably cradle cap. Doctors call it infantile seborrheic dermatitis, and it's very common. Nothing to panic about. It is harmless.

Cradle Cap is most often seen in the first few months of life and usually clears up on its own in about six to twelve months – although some children have it for longer. Cradle cap is not restricted to the scalp. It can occur around the ears, eyebrows, eyelids, armpits and other creases. Cradle cap isn't contagious. And it probably doesn't bother your baby at all, although, if it gets severe, it might itch.

The cause of cradle cap is still unknown but definitely not caused by poor hygiene or allergies. Some experts believe that the hormones a baby receives from his mother at the end of pregnancy overstimulate the baby's oil-producing (seborrheic) glands, resulting in cradle cap. Irritation from a yeast that grows in the sebum (the substance produced by the glands) is also thought to be a possible culprit. But there's no consensus on the cause. (coincidentally, excessive sebum is often the cause of acne)

You don't really need to do anything about cradle cap but,  but if you feel you need to do something about it, you might consider )for mild cases) to gently massage baby's scalp with your fingers to loosen the scales, then wash with just plain water or a very mild shampoo. Ensure that all traces of the shampoo are removed after washing.

For stubborn cases, try an oil remedy to help loosen dry flakes, do this by rubbing a small amount of pure argan oil on your baby's scalp and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Then gently comb out the flakes with a fine-tooth comb with rounded ends, or brush them out with a very soft brush with rounded ends. Then wash baby’s scalp with a gentle shampoo.

If there is bleeding, or if it spreads beyond your baby's scalp, see a doctor.

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