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Most cradle's cap is due to a deficiency of Vitamin B6 and magnesium (B6 needs magnesium to be absorbed).
*Take B6. A nursing mother should take 30mg of P5P (P5P is the best form of B6, it is active B6) supplement each day for at least a month, plus 250 milligrams of magnesium.
Topical B6 for Cradle cap.
This works very very well.
*Apply a vit-b6 salve or cream to head 2x daily for 2 to 3 days.
Topical B6 recipe:
Things You'll Need
- Vitamin P5P (B6) capsules (or tablets)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Mortar and pestle (*if using tablets.)
- Measuring cup
Instructions:
1. Using P5P capsules is best because there is less fillers in the capsules than the tablets. If using tablets, Mortar and pestle. Crush two or three Vitamin B6 tablets with a mortar and pestle until very fine.
2. Measure 1/4 cup vegetable oil and pour into a clean bowl. Add crushed B6 tablets and mix well.
3. Apply mixture to baby's scalp two times daily. The cradle cap should clear up in two days.
