Many doctors recommend Dove Scent Free for Sensitive Skin. Pat your baby with a towel - don t rub. Friction can cause irritation. While your baby is still damp, apply a quality, perfume free lotion. Some examples of this would be Cetaphil lotion, or Eucerin.
Many babies suffer from a condition called cradle cap.
Cradle cap occurs when dry skin builds up on the scalp of a baby, and can result in large crusty patches usually on top of the head and on the soft spot. Unlike other dry skin problems, this usually requires scrubbing to remove. Prior to bathing, apply a good coat of vegetable oil to the areas in question. Allow the oil to work for a few minutes, and then gently rub the area with a toothbrush. Wash the child's hair as usual.