For the next three weeks, plan on a daily shampoo, combing, and hand removal of nits. Each morning, place your child's pillowcase and any stuffed animals residing in bed in the dryer for 30 minutes on high heat. Use an engrossing arts and crafts project, video, or book to engage your child during the combing process. Additional Advice Never treat infants with insecticide-based shampoos. Minimize body exposure to insecticide-based shampoos by treating the child's hair in a sink.
Children can lie on the kitchen counter with their hair in the sink.
This allows use of the spray hose. Do not use a pesticide in the bath or shower. Do not use head lice insecticides preventively. Overuse of insecticides will make lice more resistant to the chemicals.