Back-to-School Lice Prevention Tips
Heading back to school brings changes in the form of new teachers, new friends, and new routines. However, these changes also increase exposure to lice as children spend more time together.
Don't worry, because there are several simple things you can do to keep your kids safe from lice during their school year. Here are some tips for you.
Weekly Scalp Checks
By inspecting your child's hair regularly, you can spot the infestation earlier, enabling you to treat the lice problem more easily and prevent its spread. Every week, do weekly scalp checks focusing on the following parts of the scalp:
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Behind the ears
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On the neckline
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On the top of the scalp
Hairstyles That Limit Contact
Although lice can affect people with any hairstyle, tying long hair up may limit head-to-head contact.
Such hairstyles include:
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Braids
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Ponytails
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Buns
This approach will be particularly useful in school and during any sport-related activities.
Backpack Habits
Teach children to:
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Place hats and hoodies in their own backpack or cubby.
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Do not share hair ties, combs, and hats.
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Keep personal items separate when possible.
Practicing good backpack habits can help reduce the risk of spreading lice amongst children.
Teach Kids Basic Prevention Techniques
Children do not need to be frightened by lice; teach them a couple of basic prevention tips.
Teach your child to:
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Avoid head-to-head contact during playtime.
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Do not share any personal items with others.
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Inform an adult if they have an itchy head.
Some simple conversations will allow children to adopt good practices throughout the school year.
Add a Preventive Item to Their Routines
LiceGuard Lice Repellent Hair Spray includes natural ingredients and is 100% pesticide free; it gives 24 hours of protection from lice in one easy spray each day!
Using this preventive spray before going to school, sports events, camps, or sleepovers will provide additional peace of mind.
When to Report to Your School
Reporting lice to the school or childcare facility allows everyone transparency and awareness so the lice spread can be handled in a timely manner. Everyone concerned can ensure that the necessary steps are taken and that more cases are identified.
Preventing lice does not have to be difficult. With simple methods like scalp examinations, good hygiene, and lice prevention products like LiceGuard Repellent Hair Spray, you and your family will be ready for the school year!
What to Do When Your Child's School Reports Head Lice
Nobody is going to be happy to see a note from the school saying there have been cases of head lice in their child's classroom. It's quite understandable to feel alarmed, but try not to panic as lice is very common and treatable.
