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Have you noticed that your 1 year old baby has oily hair? Then you don't know what to do to remedy this situation? Rest assured, there are solutions to prevent this problem and prevent your 1 year old baby's oily hair do not become a source of worry. At first, we will see what causes your baby to have oily hair. Then we will see how to get rid of oily hair in a 1 year old baby.

Why is oily hair appearing on my 1 year old baby?

The greasy effect of the hair is caused by the sebum, natural hair oil. Its role is to lubricate them, hydrate them, and protect them from external aggressions. It is essential in the balance of the scalp.

However, when the sebaceous glands, responsible for its manufacture, are out of order, sebum can be produced excessively. It can then suffocate the roots and cause an oily and greasy look on your 1 year old baby's hair. Greasy hair is therefore not due to poor hygiene.

It may happen that this excess of sebum causes cradle cap which are not alarming. Indeed, many 1 year old babies experience this little problem which is likely to appear until the age of 3 years. So do not panic, these cradle cap are not pathological. Be careful not to tear them off, at the risk of causing more serious concern. We will see that they should go away quickly with proper care.

We will explain, more specifically, the different factors that can give 1 year old oily hair.

1 - A natural excess of sebum may cause 1 year old oily hair

Babies are vulnerable to the slightest change, to the slightest external stimulus. The baby's skull, also sensitive and hardly protected by the hair, it can then happen that the latter produces abundant sebum to protect his skull. This is why, it is not abnormal since many babies encounter this little problem and see the appearance of cradle cap on their skull.

2 - A change in hair routine can lead to oily hair from 1 year

Changing hair products and therefore ingredients can lead to the development of 1 year old oily hair. Because of this, if you recently changed your baby's shampoo or hair product, the concern may be with this change.

3 - Unsuitable hair products are likely to result in 1 year old oily hair

Aggressive or unsuitable shampoos for your baby's hair can disrupt the sebaceous glands and thus lead to oily hair for 1 year. The products which attack the scalp are sulphate, silicone, paraben or quaternary ammonium salts (quats). It may happen, even more rarely, that your baby is allergic to one or certain ingredients of your cosmetic products. If despite the recommendations that we are going to give you, your baby's roots remain fatty, we recommend that you call your pediatrician for more in-depth analyzes. This way you can be sure that it is not a more serious problem.

How to avoid oily hair from 1 year old?

What are the solutions that exist to prevent your baby from having oily hair? Note that oily hair can be prevented. There are solutions and tips to avoid this worry for your baby.

What products to use for oily hair and 1-year-old cradle cap

1 - Which shampoo to adopt against oily hair of 1 year?

When your 1 year old baby, it is recommended to use a gentle and special baby shampoo, paraben, phthalate and phenoxyethanol free. Know that to prevent the development of cradle cap it is advisable to use mild shampoos developed for their age. Cradle cap can appear in the first few months. If they have already appeared on your baby, you can apply almond oil before the bath. Indeed, it will soothe the scalp and prevent the onset of irritation.

If the cradle cap persists over time, consult your pediatrician who will prescribe a specially made cream to remove them. Be careful, never tear off the cradle cap because you risk damaging his scalp.

When applying the shampoo, take care of his scalp, making gentle circular movements and without rubbing the scalp. If your baby has a lot of hair, we recommend that you brush his hair gently with a soft brush made of silk bristles, or of natural fibers and soft bristles.

Apply shampoo every 2 or 3 days to prevent greasy hair from 1 year old. In all cases, avoid shampooing a day, which will damage your baby's skull more.

2 - What care to use to avoid the appearance of greasy hair for 1 year?

When your 1 year old baby, it is advisable to use a baby specific detangling spray. Be careful, these treatments are only useful if your baby has already well-provided hair. It is important to apply it only on the lengths and ends and avoid the roots. Indeed, if you apply it on the scalp, it will cause your baby's oily hair.

3 - Vegetable oil that has proven itself against oily hair and cradle cap 1 year old

For a 1 year old baby, sweet almond is ideal for their scalp. It will soothe and hydrate the scalp and hair. Small warning, however, to allergic reactions. Seek the advice of your pediatrician before purchasing this vegetable oil. At the same time, it is not useful to apply it daily. Prefer the application once a week, 30 minutes before the bath.

Tips to prevent oily hair from 1 year

To prevent your baby from having oily hair at 1 year old, we recommend that you follow these various tips when washing him.

• Wash baby's hair every 2 or 3 days by applying a small amount of shampoo. Avoid applying too much.
• You can rinse baby's head daily with clean water to remove the day's dirt.
• There must not be any friction on his head but on the contrary that it be massaged gently and delicately.
• Insist on rinsing his hair, there should be no shampoo residue!
• Brush his hair with a bristle brush, or natural fibers and soft bristles. And remember to clean it regularly.
• Pay attention to your baby's skull, covering it, as soon as you are outside. On the other hand, when you are inside try to let his skull breathe.