How to treat head lice & nits in babies

Use the anti-lice shampoos and conditioners available in the market.

For an anti-lice shampoo, make sure you choose a reputable brand and read all the instructions carefully. Usually, using anti-lice shampoo twice a week is recommended. Once you apply the shampoo, leave it on for 10-15 mins and then rinse it off.

Sometimes, lice become immune to certain chemicals, and hence, if you don't see desired results from a particular shampoo brand, change the brand and try again.

Always consult a pediatrician for which shampoo to use. Your doctor will suggest a brand depending on your baby's age and other health factors.

One of the best ways to treat hair lice is by using a lice comb on wet or oily hair. Don't overdo it in a single stretch. Do it twice a day and continue doing it until your baby's head is free of lice and nits. Here is a step by step guide on how you can wet comb your child's hair using a lice comb:

Using a regular shampoo, wash your child's hair and scalp. Massage generously with oil or conditioner.

Detangle her hair with a wide-tooth comb and then lice-comb it. Part her hair as many times as possible and comb each piece thoroughly. Scalp to tip: begin combing. Conditioner-coated lice and eggs, as well as moist lice and eggs, will stay stationary while combing. WASH THE COMB WELL BEFORE COMBINING. If not, wipe it with a cloth and continue combing.

Rinse her head again after combing all the parts. Use the same method to get rid of any lice.

Use a lice-comb with a piece of thread to comb your child's hair. This will also help with tiny lice. The rest will require your hands.

While combing her hair, have her sit on a piece of newspaper. Fluss any lice on the paper down the toilet or drain.

Repeat this technique four times, with a three-day interval between sessions. This will kill all lice in your child's hair in 17 days.