Scalp irritation is a nuisance. Adults can barely tolerate it, so we can easily understand how a parent can cringe at the sight and the thought of discomfort their baby may be experiencing as a result of cradle cap or a dry hair and scalp condition.
Hair is meant to be taken care of and handled with care. This includes styling practices. While it's tempting to forget that although your tiny human feels like your own life sized doll, they aren't. This means it's not ideal to style their hair multiple times a day and in over stressful hairstyles.