Sudocreme in toddler's hair...

[MontrealMum]

How to get it out?

While DH was changing DS this morning he got hold of the sudocreme (diaper creme), took a huge swipe, and worked it through his hair like gel. Not that either of us uses gel. DH has washed his hair 3x w/ CA Baby, but it still looks greasy, and worse, he smells like a cross between witch hazel and mold I think I have some Dove shampoo lurking in the cupboard - should I try something that lathers more like that? Or any other advice? His godmother suggested lemon juice, but I'm not sure I can reliably rinse him w/o getting it in his eyes - he's not very compliant.

[Mermanaid]

How about trying to mix baking soda and water to rinse? My mom always used to do this to me as a kid when I had build up. I think the ratio is one tablespoon of soda to one cup of warm water.

If that doesn't get it out I would try to shampoo. Maybe wash it with him laying down over the sink so you can control where the water/shampoo goes a little better (another thing my mother used to do!).

I wouldn't do the lemon because of the sun.

[ThreeofUs]

Oh, what fun - must have felt great going in! Sorry you're all going through this....

What about getting most of it out with a rag towel, and then using the baking soda rinse the pp suggested. Might help.

[JBaxter]

Dawn.... seriously that takes out everything. It took out vasoline with DS2. Just be careful of the eyes

[KpbS]

Originally Posted by JBaxter

Dawn.... seriously that takes out everything. It took out vasoline with DS2. Just be careful of the eyes

Another vote for Dawn.

[MamaMolly]

Ypu. Ditto PPs. It is what they use to clean waterfowl when there is an oil slick.

As for getting him to go along with it, does he drink from a bottle or sippy? Maybe you could rest him in the baby tub and lather him up/rinse while he snacks? I also think you and DH need to tag team. More hands the merrier!

[MontrealMum]

Thanks ladies - I can always count on you to have been through these situations before I will try the baking soda concoction 1st, then Dawn if necessary, and the idea of feeding/snacking as distraction is great!!! He has crashed unexpectedly tonight after a very exciting holiday at the godparents, so I'll do it tomorrow. He's just going to have to smell funny at daycare tomorrow. I'm sure they've seen it all anyways