Oh, the joys of parenting! Kristen Bell recently shared a laugh-out-loud story about her youngest daughter, Delta, who decided to wash her hair with—you guessed it—Vaseline. This mom moment had everyone on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in stitches. Let’s dive into the details of this gooey, funny, and relatable parenting adventure.
Delta's Hair Disaster: A Tale of Toddler Independence
“Check out the back of my youngest daughter Delta’s head… there’s quite the story behind it,” Kristen Bell, the beloved star of Veronica Mars, told Ellen during her appearance on February 24th. As a picture of Delta’s greasy brunette hair popped up on the big screen, Kristen began recounting the hilarious incident. It seems Delta got her hands on a jar of Vaseline and decided it would make for an excellent hair-cleaning product. “She used quite a bit of the Vaseline,” Kristen explained, setting the stage for a gooey and unforgettable parenting tale.
Bath Time Shenanigans: Delta's Stuffed Animal Obsession
Kristen went on to explain Delta’s quirky bath time routine. “Delta is 5, she just turned 5. She has this intense obsession with bathing with her stuffed animals,” Kristen revealed. “She loves to take all her stuffed animals into the bathtub, and in my head, I’m thinking, ‘This is such a cool sensory activity, I’m going to let her have her fun.’” The actress shared that Delta enjoys role-playing with her stuffed animals, which gives her a chance to step out of the bathroom and start dinner. “Now that she’s 5, I can start making dinner while she’s in the tub. There’s plenty of water in there, so I figure she’s safe,” Kristen joked.
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The Vaseline Mishap: How Did It Happen?
So, how exactly did Delta end up using Vaseline to wash her hair? Kristen recounted the moment she stepped out of the bathroom, trusting Delta to handle her bath routine. “She was in there playing with her stuffed animals, and I went to get her out. I asked, ‘Did you rinse all the conditioner out?’ And she replied, ‘Yes, I rinsed it.’” It wasn’t until later, as Kristen was putting Delta into her pajamas, that she realized something was off. “I looked at her hair and said, ‘What did you use?!’ And Delta replied, ‘The Vaseline!’” Kristen exclaimed, laughing at the absurdity of the situation.
The Cleanup Saga: A Parent's Worst Nightmare
When Ellen asked how Delta managed to get her hands on the Vaseline, Kristen playfully took the blame. “Well, because her mom left her alone in the bathroom, and she loves sensory play,” the actress joked. “Getting the Vaseline out of her hair was no easy feat. It took three rounds of Hello Bello shampoo, one round of clarifying shampoo, two rounds of dish soap, and we still had to wait four days because none of it worked!” Kristen explained, highlighting the challenges of parenting and the lengths moms go to when faced with unexpected situations.
Despite their best efforts, Kristen and her husband, Dax Shepard, eventually managed to get the goo out of Delta’s hair. “No, we didn’t touch it,” Kristen teased. “Who does she have to impress at this age, anyway?” she added, laughing off the incident and showing her laid-back parenting style.
Protecting Privacy: Why Kristen and Dax Keep Their Kids Out of the Spotlight
While Kristen and Dax love sharing funny parenting stories with their fans, they remain committed to keeping their daughters, Delta and Lincoln, out of the public eye. In a February 2019 social media post, Kristen explained why she and Dax, the star of Hit and Run, choose not to share photos of their children. “If Dax and I expose our kids’ faces, there’s a real risk of them being stalked or approached by strangers who know their names,” Kristen wrote. “It’s all about safety. I don’t blame other parents who choose to show their kids when they don’t have the same concerns.”
Parenting is full of unexpected twists and turns, and Kristen Bell’s story about Delta’s Vaseline hair wash is a perfect example of the humor and challenges that come with raising kids. It’s moments like these that remind us to laugh, adapt, and cherish the chaos of family life.
