Headlice can be a pain to treat, and many conventional treatments may even be dangerous. Should you or your child contract headlice, choose a natural remedy like the 100% Natural Headlice Beater or Blitzer. These products are safe and effective for preventing and removing headlice. In addition to these natural solutions, avoid these 10 most common risks for catching lice.
- Sharing combs or hairbrushes. It can be tempting to run someone else’s comb through your hair if you are in a rush, but you may be asking for trouble.
- Mixing or piling infected blankets, pillows, or sleep mats together. This commonly occurs in schools and childcare centers. Avoid the risk by supplying your child with a large plastic trash bag for their belongings.
- Sharing hats. Head cold? Bring your own headgear!
- Putting heads together so hair touches when one person is infected. Putting your heads together may be great for brainstorming, but done literally, it can spread lice.
- Leaning your head against a movie theatre seat or other headrest. The seats are so comfy, you may want to settle in.Toss a sweatshirt or jacket over the seat back before leaning back.
- Sharing a bike helmet. Safety first, but avoid this lice risk.
- Not treating furniture properly following an infestation. If one person in your family has been infected, assueme everyone is at risk. Treat furniture an materials in the home with care.
- Sharing towels used to dry hair. Everyone in the family should have their own towel. Even clean hair presents a risk.
- Sharing hair accessories. Little girls may envy their best friends barettes and hair bands, this is one case where sharing is not the best policy.
- Cuddling with stuffed animals that have been exposed to infestation.
Dolls and teddy bears may need the attention of little hugs,but be sure to treat those that may have been exposed to headlice infestation.
It can be tough for kids when playing to keep all of these warnings in mind. Remind them of things they should avoid.
