Cover eyes and nose. Tilt the head backward, with the face held up. Then carefully swab the scalp with the kerosene, starting at the from hairline and work toward the back. Let the kerosene stay on the hair for a few minutes, then wash off. Use shampoo or soap.
Babies require special care and handling under normal conditions.
They require even more care under these conditions. If breast feeding the baby, carefully wash your breast before feeding the baby. If the baby is on formula, be sure the formula is fresh. Also, make sure the bottle nipple is clean and untouched by hands and flies. If the bottle is set down during feeding, protect the nipple from flies, dirt and hands.