…Or what most parents frustratingly or accidentally call cradle crap-- it just rolls off the tongue so much easier than cradle cap.  Cradle cap looks like scabs or scales and can completely cover your baby’s scalp or may be in patches.  DO NOT WORRY!  This doesn’t itch, hurt, or irritate your baby.  These scales are thick and white or yellow of color and are nearly IMPOSSIBLE to remove!  Cradle cap usually affects babies from newborn to about three months old, but can last a year or more.