Headlice help

[Hakunamutatanomore]

My SD always seems to have lice. Her BM who she lives with seems to never even attempt to treat it.

Since I hate the idea of using harsh chemicals on a child and the smell of treatments makes me gag (My own traumatic experiences with lice as a child) I use the more natural method of mayonnaise instead. Not only are there no harsh chemicals, but it leaves the hair soft and glossy when washed out. And last time she didn't have live for 6 weeks after! Let alone the big savings in cost!

However last time I did this, her BM and BGM (mothers side) kicked off because she "is not a sandwich". She's now covered again and it's got to the point where I'm getting them from sitting in the same chair she brushed her hair in. Her mother never seems to do it so it's left to me again.

I'm fed up of being lumbered with this job because we rarely get any quality time together and this small period of time I seem to be forever combing for lice which as you all know kids hate!

Now I'm at a stand still and stuck as to what to do:

• do you see a problem with using mayo?
• would you use mayo again despite their reactions and the possible arguments to follow
• should I just leave it in the hope the mother pulls her socks up... I can't exactly tell her how to be a mother when I'm not a real one myself!

Note: SD and her father have no problem with the use of mayo

Please help!

You do not need to count up the time on posts to know that if it is Sunday today and you're first post was at some time Saturday evening that it has been a lot less time than 48 hours... all you really need to know is what day of the week it is and a basic concept of time

Hakunamutatanomore Don't get drawn in to the silly little arguments on here; as you know there are people on here who just seem to like to be easily offended.

I am a mum and step-mum who has crap loads of experience with head lice thanks to my own DD (who I am sure was Queen of the Head lice when she was younger)

First the family side; If it works in your family then do it. My DC call their step-mum "Mum B" from time to time. It really does not bother me as I see it as a sign that they are happy and feel accepted in their other home - plus I know I am their "mummy" and am very secure my role in their lives. Sometimes my own DSC call me their own version of mum - but they are careful not to say it around their own mum as she hits the roof (even though she try's to force the kids to call her partner "Dad) The kids decided what to call the adults in their lives (as long as it is not rude!)- so I just let them run with it.

So now on to your Head lice problem! I really do understand your pain with the head lice re invading! I put so many lotions and potions on my DD's head to get rid of them that I made her head sore. I remember almost crying when, yet again, I got another call from the school to say she had them. It was my cleaner at work that was my guru on head lice.

As you know you can kill the head lice easily but it the eggs that are a lot harder to get rid of due to hard resistance they have to the treatments. (You treat them, then 7 days later the eggs hatch and hey presto you have another head lice invasion!)

She told me to use tea tree oil as that not only suffocates the eggs (and kills them) the head lice don't like the smell and it discourages them to jumping on board (its a natural chemical thing I am told).

She also told me when I am conditioning her hair to run a comb though it. The head lice stand still when the hair is wet so they are easier to locate and the hair is so silky smooth the eggs are easier to dislodge.

It is a pain but even when you do it week in week out it is not sure thing you will get rid of them. Like I said, I really did believe that the head lice thought my DD was their Queen - I was always doing her hair until I started that processes. She still got them from time to time but it was a lot better. Also I straightened her hair too - you can burn the eggs that way (hair dresser told me that one!)

Good luck x

I have the same issue with my stepkids mum. Feel free to search my posts!

Mayo honestly doesn't work, you need to. Kill the eggs before they hatch so for heaven sake use the proper stuff. Headrin do a spray gel, it doesn't smell and is very easy to use.

People will jump on the bm thing just because they can and it draws away from your issue. Of every one is happy that's all that matters really