My childrens school has a problem with headlice. Are there any preventative measures I can take so they don't catch them?
2006-06-07 12:30:37 · 14 answers · asked by tjrj23 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
in answer to your question Georgiemi74...
the school used to have a policy where they had a headcheck every term. This seemed to work until some families didn't want to have a headcheck and the school and health dept. said that for the headcheck to work Everybody had to participate. So now no headcheck and a really bad lice problem!!
2006-06-08 01:32:35 · update #1
Use Tea Tree oil in the shampoo. It is in the nature section of your grocery store. It is fairly pricy but it works. Just dump the whole thing in any brand of shampoo or you can buy the shampoo with it already in it. It is natural so it won't hurt anyone.
2006-06-07 12:33:44 · answer #1 · answered by ghostlover 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Always tie the hair back
Don't share brushes hats scarves
tell them not to play with other kids hair
I also make a spray. Get a 100ml spray bottle, fill with water add 4 drops of Geranium oil3 of lavender and 3 of tea tree oil (all must be 100% pure)
Spray this on the hair everyday lice hate the smell.
Only wash the hair once a week (preferably Friday nights) as they love clean hair
2006-06-08 04:35:13 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not share combs, brushes, towels, bedding, hats or clothing with other kids.
Ask the teacher to provide a separate spot for each child's belongings.
Avoid sharing costumes, and headgear/helmets. Use disposable shower caps or inexpensive liners when headgear/helmets must be worn by different children.
Assign sleeping mats and bedding to only one person and store these separately.
2006-06-07 19:43:03 · answer #3 · answered by Georgia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing known for keeping away head lice is dirty hair although it sounds preety weird the more you wash your hair everyday the more risk you have of catching head lice so pile on the dirt!
2006-06-07 19:41:12 · answer #4 · answered by einstien28 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say that lice dnt like clean hair...iv also been told that tying ther hair up can help.
mayb its best to buy some lice stuf and have it on hand just in case
2006-06-08 02:17:53 · answer #5 · answered by samchic86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heres what i do cause kids next door to me always have it put lice shampoo in with the regular shampoo your kids use and wash there hair with it every other day or so it helps keep my kids from getting it my kids have never had it and hope this works till they graduate if you no what i mean
2006-06-08 11:13:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't have them wash their hair too often. Lice like CLEAN hair. You can also have them use gel or mousse on the days they wash their hair.
2006-06-08 08:27:20 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom made me wear a pony tail everyday! and i still got it a couple of times, eww!! i don't think there is a sure fire way to not ever get them. i worry about it alot now that my daughter is in school. Just don't share things and all that just be careful i think thats all you can do .
2006-06-08 00:59:25 · answer #8 · answered by button 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lice likes clean hair so girls are more prone. so what you do is put moose, gel or hairspray in there hair and it will keep them away. and also tell them not to share brushes etc... well that is what my stylist says
2006-06-07 21:35:03 · answer #9 · answered by misty_mikie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have girls, pull their hair back and use lots of hairspray. (you can try the hairspray for a boy). Explain to them not to use other peoples combs and brushes, hats, or clothing as well.
2006-06-07 20:13:19 · answer #10 · answered by marnonyahoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋