It is time for the new academic
year to get started and you can’t help stressing over all the arrangements that
need to be made before sending your child off to school. Right from purchasing
books, stationary, uniform to ensuring personal hygiene. When children re-join
it is a routine that teachers will check their nails; whether they have been
properly cut and hair. A child is supposed to come with a proper haircut and
neatly combed. It is quite common for young kids to get lice in their head even
if the mother performs a thorough check. If your little one has returned home
with a warning letter about head lice, here is what you need to do for head
lice prevention.
Before you look for ways to get
their head cleaned up, first establish whether there is an infestation or not. The way to do this is to
get a hold of a nit comb. Children can become impatient and agitated easily but
try to sit them down and thoroughly check the hair for any eggs or nits. You
can also use your fingers to feel the nits attached to the hair strands. There are
special combs specifically for this purpose which can be easily found from any
local pharmacy.
In order to prevent this problem
from occurring again you can start by purchasing a suitable nit comb, go for a
metallic one rather than the plastic. Then make it a habit to check your
child’s hair every day.
Yes, it can be difficult to find the time
after a long days work but if you followed an uncompromising routine, the
chances of getting the blood sucking insects will be reduced to a zero. Educate
your child about this problem. Tell them how the insects move from the host to
various individuals. If they suspect a certain peer suffering from this issue
then they should maintain some distance.
Daughters should be encouraged to
keep their hair tied up as open hair become a breeding ground for these
parasites. Boys are also vulnerable and thus should get a proper cut. Mothers
are always keen to give their child a trendy look but ensure that hygiene isn’t
being compromised upon. There isn’t anything as undesirable as seeing a head
full of nits. It is also very unhealthy for the child. So as a parent make sure
to maintain cleanliness. Diluted tea tree oil also has antiseptic properties
and can be sprayed onto the hair for protection against parasites.
It is not as hard as it seems and
if the parents took some proactive measures for head lice prevention, you will not have anything to worry about. Always keep products
and antiseptic shampoo close by. If the problem still persists, contact the
school and the parents of your child’s friend. At times it is negligence on the
others part which is aggravating the situation. It can become frustrating when
you have to deal with constant warning letters, however, responding in a timely
manner will curtail this issue. We hope that these simple steps can go a long
way in ensuring your children’s personal hygiene.
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