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We just dealt with the 3rd case of lice since January...it spreads through kindergarten like wild fire.
Vinegar really does work to loosen up those nits. Don't waste your money on the Robi comb, it's $30 down the drain because it won't pull the nits out no matter how you hold it.
Tea Tree Dr. B's used as shampoo will kill live ones. Tea tree oil added to your regular shampoo will repel them.
Don't forget to vacuum thoroughly, especially mattresses & inside the car. Wash backpacks or tumble them in a hot dryer for 10-15 minutes. If it's going through the school bag the stuffed animals and forget them until summer, LOL...as soon as you get them out the kids will come home with it again.
Get in the habit of doing a thorough comb through every night before bed and again in the morning before school. If you find anything take care of it right then & save yourself a lot of picking because they lay eggs really fast.
Don't be ashamed if your kids keep getting lice. Lice like clean heads better than dirty ones because they can grab onto the hair easier.
(knock wood) I think it's finally gone from dd's school and I hope to never see one of the little buggers again!
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michelle, mama to my 4 girls
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