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Did you know that only 35% of head lice cases cause ‘the itch’!

The itch is caused by the louse biting into the scalp to feed which can cause an irritation. This irritation can differ for each individual and can also depend on the severity of the infestation. Some other symptoms can be little red bumps or sores where the lice have bitten into the scalp.  Read More...

Rice is one of the best additions to a meal; it is quick and easy and the kids love it! However, it's one of those things I never got into cause I could never get it perfect.

These days I have it down packed and it tastes delicious. With the cooler months coming in quickly rice is a great addition to slow cooked meals, chicken dishes and stir-fry's.

Here's my tip for delicious rice every time:  Read More...

Even though we are heading into the cooler months head lice are still prevalent, in fact we had a head lice case here in the office just last week; right in the middle of school holidays!

So how does a prevention spray actually work? Let’s be absolutely honest, there is no iron clad prevention for head lice. There are defence sprays that help to deter or ward off head lice and reduce the chances of a possible infestation.  Read More...

What else is there to do on a rainy Tuesday during the school holidays? NitWits have some cool activities that can help to keep the kids entertained.   Read More...

Why is it that you have to use a head lice comb in order to treat head lice? Why is it that the teeth of the comb are so close together making it difficult to comb through my child’s hair?

Great questions with defensible answers!  Read More...

This weekend will be filled with crazy hyped up children running all over the place! How do you rationalise with a 5 year old as to why the Easter Eggs should not be devoured for breakfast.   Read More...

The head lice hot season is well under way as the first term is nearing closure. There have recently been many reports of a new breed of super lice and prevalence is up higher than ever before.  Read More...

Today 1 in 4 Primary School children between the age of 6 and 11 years have head lice. Such a common ailment with children carries feelings of embarrassment, shame and hygiene. Read a NitWits customers' experience.   Read More...

Feels like the season for birthdays and I’ve got my own daughters coming up. She wants a big Dora birthday party.

You don’t need to pay exorbitant prices for the party planner and many of us can’t afford the luxury of the “Princess for a day” parties! You can run a party yourself for less than $10 per child.

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School is well and truly under way – are those lice lurking at your school?

There are some things you can do to help prevent head lice, such as tying long hair up; not sharing brushes, hats or hair ties; checking for lice regularly and using an anti-lice spray.

The NitWits Natural Anti-Lice and Detangling Spray contains natural repellents that form a protective shield to deter those nasty nits while the conditioners leave hair soft and manageable making everyday styling that much easier.

So what do mum’s think?  Read More...