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    May 3, 2007, 05:51 AM
    Vaseline in hair
    How do get vaseline out of my toddlers hair.. I have tried dawn , shampoo everything..
    Nothing is working:( :
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    May 3, 2007, 06:09 AM
    Bim, take comfort in knowing that you are not the only one to be going through this. This question seems to be popping up a lot recently.

    Please see this link:Hair Emergency - Removing Vaseline From The Hair
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    May 3, 2007, 07:30 PM
    I read somewhere to put constarch powder on the hair then wash out and that works.
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    May 3, 2007, 07:46 PM
    You are absolutely right roadrunner. That is what the link talks about and explains how to do it. :)
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    May 5, 2007, 07:38 AM
    I wonder if baking soda would work.
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    May 5, 2007, 09:23 AM
    It's best to use a clarifying shampoo to remove the vaseline build up on your toddler's hair.
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    May 5, 2007, 09:35 AM
    Or if you want to save money, you can use baking soda.
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    May 5, 2007, 09:39 AM
    missk, I don't believe baking soda would be that much less than cornstarch.

    Both you and Prettylady are correct. The link I posted talks about cornstarch, adding a little baking soda if you want to, and then after letting it set to soak up the vaseline, a clarifying shampoo is to be used.
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    May 5, 2007, 09:47 AM
    I know, I'm just being mean today... I just thought about the baking soda because that is what I use instead of clarifying shampoo. I just read the link you posted and it was very helpful. Hope I don't run into that problem!! Thanks for the info.
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    May 5, 2007, 09:54 AM
    You are welcome honey. I hope that bim found it useful, and managed to get the vaseline out of her child's hair on Tuesday. Could you imagine having that gunk stuck in your hair for a few days. :eek: What a mess!
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    May 5, 2007, 10:06 AM
    Baking soda is abrasive and it makes a good scrub. I would recommend using baking soda on fabrics or tiles, but not on a toddler's head or skin. Using an anti-residue shampoo or clarifying shampoo will help remove the build up on the child's hair.

    Missk, you've made a few inappropriate comments on the Beauty & Skin Care forum. If you continue to make inappropriate or disparaging comments, I will have to delete your posts and give you a warning.
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    May 5, 2007, 10:11 AM
    And what inappropriate posts might that be prettylady
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