Help Lice!!! We leave for Disney tomorrow!!

With the kids in my class, it seemed to spread to the siblings, but not the parents.


I think that's because siblings usually share the same seats in a car.
Just think about it....leaning back on the headrests in a car...a great way to spread lice! (And why I avoid going to movie theaters! )
 
Now thats not the way to start off a vacation! :hug: You poor thing! I hope that another dose of RID will do the trick.

We've all heard that hotels don't necessarily wash bedspreads and blankets between each guest. Out of courtesy of the next family that uses your room, I would mention it to housekeeping when you leave so that they can take extra precautions and strip that room down. You can tell them that you've had it under control but want to let them know so they make sure everything is cleaned. I'm sure its not the first time they've heard this and it sure won't be the last. :hug:

Have a great vacation. This will soon be a distant memory. pixiedust:
 
I would coat your daughter's head with a thick conditioner every night before going to sleep. Put a towel across her pillow. Something about the thickness of the conditioner slows down the adult lice and they can not "travel" well. It may also be a little piece of mind for you if you are sharing a bed with her. Conditioner is also a lot easier to wash out than mayo or olive oil. You do not want to be spending your time trying to get the grease out of her hair every morning. Plus, you are treating her while she is sleeping and comb through it every morning. Good luck! I did this for 10 days straight and it seemed to work on my kids.
 
I found this site for you and seems to be solid with good information.

http://lancaster.unl.edu/pest/lice/headlice018.shtml


Studies have shown even trained professionals occasionally miss live lice because the immature lice are so small and hard to see. It is also easy to mistake dandruff or hair casts for nits. Using an electronic comb may be helpful in determining whether live lice are present.

Electronic Comb--There is an electronic comb on the market, called the Robi Comb™ (manufactured by LiceGuard™) that will detect live head lice. It is an electronic comb with metal-coated teeth that runs on one AA battery. When turned on, a soft, high pitched hum is emitted. When the metal teeth trap live lice, the humming stops. We have used this on children with head lice and find it does detect head lice, even tiny immature lice. The manufacturer claims lice trapped in the teeth are electrocuted, but we have not always found this to be true. Unfortunately, this comb will not detect eggs. The electronic comb should only be used on dry hair and care should be taken to avoid direct contact with ears, eyes and mouth. Be sure to read and follow directions for safe use of this comb. The cost of this comb is about $30; it can be found at many pharmacies or over the internet.

Treatment Options
What probably won’t work--Some home remedies include cooking oil, mayonnaise, vinegar and other combinations. Studies have shown lice can survive in hair covered with olive oil, mayonnaise and even petroleum jelly--even when it is left on the hair overnight. Shampooing with ordinary shampoo won’t kill lice; lice can survive through two consecutive shampooings, even when the hair is not rinsed for an hour after the second shampooing. Lice don’t drown easily. Research has shown lice can survive when immersed in water for 14 hours at 86-98 degrees F.

Insecticidal Treatments--To reduce the number of live lice on your child’s head, you may want to use an insecticidal product labeled for head lice control.

Pyrethrins (permethrin): Pyrethrin products currently on the market are NIX®, RID®, A-200®, Clear® and store brands with similar active ingredients. When used correctly, these over-the-counter products are pretty safe; only a few children will exhibit minor problems such as itching, a minor rash or an allergic reaction. However, research in the U.S. has shown lice are resistant to the pyrethrin/pyrethroid products, which means live lice will still be found after treatment. As these products continue to be used, resistance will increase, making these products less and less effective.

Malathion: A product reintroduced to the U.S. market several years ago is Ovide®. It has been used in European countries for many years. The active ingredient in this lotion is malathion, an organophosphate insecticide. Lice resistant to pyrethrin products may be better controlled with this product. This prescription product has an unpleasant odor and is flammable. But, the biggest drawback to using this product is the way it is to be used. Instructions say to soak the child’s hair with Ovide® and leave it on for 8 to 12 hours.

Kwell®: Another shampoo product available only by prescription is Kwell®. It has been used in the U.S. for lice for about 50 years. Head lice resistance to lindane, the active ingredient in Kwell®, has been reported in many parts of the world, including the United States. This product is less effective than many other head lice treatments, taking longer to kill adults and nymphs. Kwell® should be used with extreme caution--neurotoxic reactions, carcinogenicity in lab animals and blood disorders have been reported as a result of using lindane shampoos. Because of these adverse effects, we don’t recommend Kwell®.

Hair-Clean-1-2-3®: This is a non-traditional treatment with some independent research showing it has similar or greater effectiveness to Nix®. It was studied at the Miami School of Medicine and in Israel at Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School. Hair-Clean-1-2-3® is a mixture of anise oil (flavoring in black licorice), coconut oil and ylang ylang oil in an isopropyl alcohol carrier. It has a very strong (almost overpowering) licorice smell and it should be used with caution because the alcohol makes it flammable. Spray dry hair thoroughly and leave it for 15 minutes. Then, remove lice and nits with a metal nit comb (which comes with the product). Like other products, a second application is needed 7-10 days after the first. This product is most likely to be found in health food stores.

Effectiveness--Parents sometimes report these products are not effective and often blame resistant lice or the product. However, sometimes parents are not using these products exactly as directed on the label. The most frequent problems are:

The treatment is not repeated 7-10 days later as directed on the label. The head lice nit stage is resistant to chemicals, and the treatment must be repeated to kill lice that hatched after the first treatment.

Less product is used than is recommended on the label. Because these products are expensive, parents understandably want to save the product to treat another child or for a later treatment. It is important to use the entire amount recommended on the label. Any less can reduce the effectiveness of the shampoo. Parents may need to use more product on children with lots of hair--for example, girls with long hair.

These products should not be used like regular shampoos or hair treatments. Read and follow all label directions. If you are confused, most product manufacturers have a consumer line and will help you. The telephone number will be found on the package.

Remember, resistance has been documented with the pyrethrin/pyrethroid products. The more these products are used, the more resistance will be found. But parents should be aware that even the most effective product may not be 100 percent effective. This is why using a lice comb is so important.

Aerosols--Some aerosol insecticides are sold to kill lice on environmental surfaces, but we recommend vacuuming as a much safer alternative. Studies have shown lice are nearly always found on the host and rarely, if ever on environmental surfaces so the benefits of using these aerosols are low. Aerosol products may cause respiratory problems for sensitive individuals, especially those who have allergies.

Combing: a safe, non-toxic method of lice control--Combing is the oldest and safest method of lice control; nit combs have been found in Egyptian tombs. Combing is completely safe. When done properly, it takes time and requires patience on the part of parent and child. You can completely avoid insecticide shampoos/rinses if you comb the hair to remove lice and nits, but you must be diligent. Even if you use an insecticidal shampoo, combing is the only way to remove eggs/nits from the hair.
 
We have a mom at the preschool I work at who swears by hair dye. Funny thing is, It worked for her child.

Instead of starting with conditioner, you can douse the hair in olive oil or mayonnaise, which dissolves the exoskeletons of the lice and their nits. Wrap the hair in a plastic bag and let set for 4-6 hours. You can also try a 50-50 solution of mineral oil and vinegar.
You may want to wash the hair with dish soap instead of regular shampoo because it will more easily remove the oil and vinegar.

Dog shampoo for fleas is suposted to work wonders!
ALSO have your family use coconut shampoo as its suposted to keep lice away.


http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Lice


Guess im a lucky teacher as I have nevr gotten lice. THen again im going bald so yea.
 
Anybody? This is so gross I'm hoping they are all gone..........my poor little girl. We wash her hair every day so this is proof clean people can get it.

lice has nothing to do with uncleanliness...they actually LIKE clean her over dirty hair! I work at an elementary school and there are certain times of the year where it's hard to get rid of those pesty little things. It's very likely that others in your family get them too...if you have boys, buzz their heads (hubby too). The lice treatment should kill them off, but you have to repeat it. Also, it only kills the living ones. The eggs you have to pick out yourself...you have to go through strand by strand and pick them off! Make sure you clean EVERYTHING at home. Toss any stuffed animals in a dark, big, trash bag, tie it up and don't touch it for 3 weeks!

Hair dye has been mentioned, but they pretty much don't like ANY hair products...so stock up on hair spray and load it on...gel for boys!
 
Treat w/ Rid or Nix, which is a cream rinse product rather than shampoo and doesn't seem to dry the hair out quite as badly.

Either buy a commercial product especially for spraying furniture and carpet or make your own by mixing water and Rid or Nix. Commercial products are expensive and really don't seem to work as well as the homemade mixture. Spray all cloth covered furniture as well as carpet and mattresses.

Wash all bedding, towels and combs/brushes in hot water and bleach.

If it can't be washed or sprayed (such as stuffed animals and Barbies or baby dolls) place in garbage bags, tie tightly and store (preferably out of your house) for 2-4 weeks. CDC says 2 weeks, I suggest 4. If it's covered in fabric or fur, fake hair, it needs treated.

For going to WDW, I would carry extra Rid or Nix as well as a spray bottle to make the spray mixture.

I work at Family Court and we see many cases of Educational Neglect when parents just don't seem capable of ridding their children of this problem, so the schools keep sending them home, resulting in excessive absences. Unfortunately, I've become something of an expert (thanks to the help of the CDC and our local Health Department) at this in order to get kids back in school.

I also swear that hair color works. If all else fails, try coloring your child's hair with a shade 2 colors lighter than their own hair. This won't change their hair color, but should kill the lice as well as the nits. You might also want to color your own hair. As a preventive measure, try using lots of hair products on everyone else's hair; gel, hairspray, etc.

Good luck!
 
I think you could wear the same hat, if your DD will keep it on and won't be tempter to swap with siblings. Make sure it's one you can wash.

She wouldn't swap with anyone-they each have their own "Disney Magic" hat. So what does everyone else think? New hats every day or not? I have 2 hours left before we leave..... I will tell Mousekeeping at the end of our stay to wash all bedding. I'll also try the hair conditioner thing at night. All the websites say that doesn't help but maybe it does a little?
 
lice has nothing to do with uncleanliness...they actually LIKE clean her over dirty hair! I work at an elementary school and there are certain times of the year where it's hard to get rid of those pesty little things. It's very likely that others in your family get them too...if you have boys, buzz their heads (hubby too). The lice treatment should kill them off, but you have to repeat it. Also, it only kills the living ones. The eggs you have to pick out yourself...you have to go through strand by strand and pick them off! Make sure you clean EVERYTHING at home. Toss any stuffed animals in a dark, big, trash bag, tie it up and don't touch it for 3 weeks!

Hair dye has been mentioned, but they pretty much don't like ANY hair products...so stock up on hair spray and load it on...gel for boys!

She has light blonde hair so I can't see the eggs? What I've been taking out of her hair is brown things that look like dirt stuck to her hair. Her hair is waist length so this is a PITA!!!
 
I would buy cheap hats and just toss them away a the end of the day!
The whole lice thing just grosses me out and I dread the day my daughter comes home with them. Even sitting on a plane i think about what if the person that sat here before me had lice and now they are crawling in my hair...Lice is the one thing I don't know how I would do with!
I'm the same way! I never let my kids try on hats in stores and always tell them we have to wash our hair every night because we DONTWANT LICE!! Ugggh why does this happen to me???? My head itches.
 
I am going to be incredibly mean but Your going to go to Disney and not say anything!!!!!!! That room will have to be completely stripped and treated before the next person sleeps in there! I am a not a germaphobe but come on you are going to leave lice and not say anything? Our kids aren't allowed in class until nit free and your taking yours to a motel room and to sit in close contact for days with people on rides and shows. Are you flying? I am aghast that people are taking such a cavalier attitude toward this and staying in a Hotel room and exposing so many people. Can you postpone a day until you at least get rid of most of the nits? and are you going to spend 2 hours a day on vacation picking nits? If you don't they will be back and spread to so many at Disney it is sad.

I don't think it is right! I'm sorry but sometimes things happen and we have to think of others.
 
Make sure if you do things with cloth seats (like Philharmagic etc) she doesn't sit all the way back against the seat. I'd hate to pass it on to someone else on vacation... When it was at our school they sent a note home recommending not sitting against movie theater chairs... ewww I have been creeped out ever since
 
She has light blonde hair so I can't see the eggs? What I've been taking out of her hair is brown things that look like dirt stuck to her hair. Her hair is waist length so this is a PITA!!!

It sounds like those are the nits. She still has lice. I tend to agree with Hannathy on this one. I don't think it's fair to knowingly risk exposing other people to lice.
 
I am going to be incredibly mean but Your going to go to Disney and not say anything!!!!!!! That room will have to be completely stripped and treated before the next person sleeps in there! I am a not a germaphobe but come on you are going to leave lice and not say anything? Our kids aren't allowed in class until nit free and your taking yours to a motel room and to sit in close contact for days with people on rides and shows. Are you flying? I am aghast that people are taking such a cavalier attitude toward this and staying in a Hotel room and exposing so many people. Can you postpone a day until you at least get rid of most of the nits? and are you going to spend 2 hours a day on vacation picking nits? If you don't they will be back and spread to so many at Disney it is sad.

I don't think it is right! I'm sorry but sometimes things happen and we have to think of others.

I haveto agree with this. I already posted that sitting on a plane thinking someone was there with lice freaks me out and to think someone would do this intentionally is just very inconsiderate in my opinion. She will be sitting on all the rides, standing head to head in line with other kids who may get it from her. I to think that you should postpone your trip and not take the chance of spreading it all over Disney, Its not fair to the thousands of other people!!
 
She has light blonde hair so I can't see the eggs? What I've been taking out of her hair is brown things that look like dirt stuck to her hair. Her hair is waist length so this is a PITA!!!

The nits get darker as they get closer to hatching.
 
What resort are you staying at? I don't want to be mean, we had an outbreak at our school a couple of years ago and it is an ordeal. I think I would postpone the trip or at least make mousekeeping aware of the situation. Its really not fair to the next family who comes into the room you were occupying if mousekeeping doesn't know that everything has to be vaccumed and sprayed.
 
I don't want to upset you, but think about how you would feel, if you found out someone knowingly brought their children when they had lice. Would it make you upset or uncomfortable?

I think I would try to postpone too.
 
She wouldn't swap with anyone-they each have their own "Disney Magic" hat. So what does everyone else think? New hats every day or not? I have 2 hours left before we leave..... I will tell Mousekeeping at the end of our stay to wash all bedding. I'll also try the hair conditioner thing at night. All the websites say that doesn't help but maybe it does a little?

No use debating on wether she should go, according to her post at 5:50 a.m. she left by now.
 
Kind of makes you think when you see people at a store in WDW trying on hat after hat then putting them back. A lot of people do this and most of the time it's a silly hat that they would never buy and just want to be funny for the moment. Brrr.... gives me the shivers and makes my head just itch thinking about it.:scared:
 
I'm a lot less worried about someone who is treating the lice being in the hotel than those who are not. The fact is there are probably other people at Disney with lice and not everyone will be treating it. She did say she was going to let Mousekeeping know when they left.
 












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