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Alexandra,
Here is the "recipe" for tea tree oil, actually it calls for tea tree oil shampoo. (which you can get at a health food store).
Apply tea tree oil shampoo boosted with ten additional drops of oil. Massage into hair, leave on for 10 minutes, rinse, repeating procedure once or twice a week. Soak combs, brushes, and linens in a Tea Tree solution by mixing several drops of oil into water.
I would first check that the child is not allergic to the tea tree oil, before applying it to their head.
(from "Australian Tea Tree Oil First Aid Handbook, 101 uses Conditions and Suggested Treatments," by Cynthia B.Olsen)
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Check out Comin' to a head near you -- my post at pediatric nursing for more bad news on head lice direct from AAP who think its okay to have 'em.
http://www.headlice.org/news/aap2002.htm
Freebies here too!
Alexandra
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