I am beside myself with worry, guilt, you name it. Have a DS 8yrs and a DD 3yrs. Was putting her hair up for nursery at lunchtime and noticed to my horror that she has nits!!! This wouldn't ordinarily be a problem but she has masses of shoulder length curly hair and when I say curly, it is very curly. Have seen four big live ones so far but lots of flecks and she hates anyone messing with her hair at the best of times, so how on earth am I going to get rid of them. I knew this day would come and was dreading it. Have bought some stuff from chemist which says to apply to dry hair, leave 10mins then comb through - how we can't get a comb through! Have checked DS and have found many clear cases with dark bits in but nothing moving - where are the lice that laid the eggs? I'm itching like mad and feel so that I didn't spot it sooner. We're going camping on Monday but kids usually go without bath then because they don't like showers, so how do I keep on top of the nits then or shall I just cancel the camping . Am at my nits wits end. Someone please help with some advice or kind words for kids with nits in curly hair. Was already feeling like worst mother in the world now feel even more worse. Big deep breath - and calm.