best things to get rid of nits

[Party-of-five]

got some hair clippers thats what I do with DS might need to get a new plan for when the DD's start getting them

[mrsmac]

I nearly suggested clippers LOL
When DD1 got them in Darwin her hair was to her waist

[diannescruffy]

Yeah, conditioner and comb treatment and also a rinse with vinegar can help with getting the eggs out easier too.

Regards,
Dianne

[Trillian]

Do you have any tea tree oil? Mixing that in a bit of water and spraying on his hair will help too.

[sconeonamission]

Do you have any tea tree oil? Mixing that in a bit of water and spraying on his hair will help too.

This was my MIL's suggestion last night when we told her my sisters kids had nits, and if she could check if DS had them too (DS hates having his hair washed, and the least fuss is when Nanna does it, so thats why she was looking).

[Cranky Kitten]

I have heard that a mixture of tea tree oil, eucalyptus and olive oil slathered into the hair, left for a while (as long as they can stand it) and then combed through then washed works. Haven't tried this one as I've mostly done the conditioner method with DD but school went back today so won't be long before the little pests are back!

Also make sure you wash the pillowcase then either let dry in the sun or put into the dryer as high temp as it goes. And clean the brushes too.

[Astrid]

I have heard that a mixture of tea tree oil, eucalyptus and olive oil slathered into the hair, left for a while (as long as they can stand it) and then combed through then washed works.

I do something similar, but use lavender instead of eucalyptus. They will try to escape the head! As with any treatments though you have to do it regularly till you know they are gone.

[nothing2lose]

You poor thing!!

I can totally relate. When DD was younger she was constantly coming home with them from childcare. It almost drove me insane.

I agree with all the previous posters re: conditioner, vinegar and nit comb, but wanted to add that you need to wash all the bedding (inc pillow, doona, etc) in HOT water then dry in the hot sun for the eggs to be killed. Cold or warm water wont do the job. A dash of tea tree oil in the wash is good too.
Unfortunately, it pays to wash everyone's bedding and towels this way.

best of luck!!!!

n2l

[Nai]

A hair straightener - the heat kills them

[Janie]

Well that's a new one Nai! Haven't heard that before!

I second the thick conditioner and nit comb. It's a pain, but it works well. (Straightening iron sounds easier )

[nothing2lose]

I forgot to add that hair scrunchies and ties, ribbons etc and even soft toys are breeding grounds for the little buggers. You should probably treat them too...

ps. my head has just started itching reading about the little critters!!