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[quote=Anonymous]I have not found much research on what the composition of the oils and buildup that we call "cradle cap" is and if there is some explainable benefit of leaving it be. It is NOT HARMFUL to the baby, that much is known. Many parents are concerned because of the appearance of it and wish to remove it because it "looks gross". Since there is no known detriment to it, it is safe to assume it may be there for a reason and DO NOT pick it off, scrub it off, or otherwise remove it. In fact, one alternative health source I checked actually links cradle cap to increased intelligence in old Indian health wisdom. If you think about that, it could be possible that the fatty oils in the cradle cap are excess fats being gradually absorbed through the skin to nourish the baby's growing brain. Neurons are lined with fats that help them function optimally! I am thinking about asking a friend to research this topic as part of her medical school studies to see if my theory holds any weight. [/quote]

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