Lice Prevention
at school
- Long hair should be tied back in braids or buns.
- Medium-length hair should be secured close to the head with clips, headbands or head wraps.
- Teach children not to comb or play with hair during class or recess.
- Teach children not to share hats or hair accessories.
- Encourage children not to share headphones and headsets.
- Store jackets inside zipped-up backpacks instead of hanging on hooks with other children’s coats.
at home
at home- Provide your child with his or her own sports equipment such as batting helmets, riding helmets, and other protective headgear.
- Teach your child not to share towels, combs, brushes, and hair accessories.
- Vacuum car seats if used for carpooling other children.
- Bring a lint brush with you and go over the backs of movie theater and airplane seats before sitting. Otherwise wear hoodies and keep them pulled up over the head while seated.
- Use Honeycombers Stay Away Spray on clothing, and bedding including pillow cases and plush toys.
sleepovers
sleepovers- Have each child bring his or her own pillow, sleeping bag, and towel.
- Wash bedding thoroughly before guests arrive and after guests leave.
- Dry guest pillows in a hot dryer for 30 minutes.
at camps
at camps- Send your child to camp with Honeycombers Daily Shampoo and Conditioner that are effective at preventing lice. Pack Honeycombers Stay Away Spray that deters lice and spray in cabin areas.
- We highly recommend that you have a professional screening for lice both before and after day camp or sleep-away camp.
