Definition of cradle cap in US English:
cradle cap
nounˈkrādl kapˈkreɪdl kæp
A skin condition sometimes seen in babies caused by excessive production of sebum, characterized by areas of yellowish or brownish scales on the top of the head.
Example sentencesExamples
- In very young babies there's a kind of eczema called cradle cap, where there's scaling on the scalp.
- I knew all about cradle cap, sleep training, let down, post-natal depression.
- Use a soft bristle baby brush, tooth brush, or combs to comb your baby's hair with every bath if your baby has cradle cap.
- Also known as cradle cap, it usually starts on the scalp or the nappy area and quickly spreads.
- We had heard about a special soap from a friend who had used it to clear his daughter's cradle cap.’
- If the patch of cradle cap is large and thick, first try softening it by rubbing on warm mineral oil.