the kids at DD's sitter have lice :/

[sjh722]

I just got the email.

She's still sleeping, so I can't check her hair right now.

Do you pre-emptively do special hair washing? Should I clean all my bedding?

I have a ton of hair. If I have to comb through it all for lice...



WHAT DO I DO? My head is itching just from reading about it. 

[VillainV]

There was a good piece on Lice in Slate last week. Let me see if I can dig it up.

www.slate.com/articles/life/the_kids/2015/08/lice_treatment_for_kids_don_t_panic_make_sure_it_s_actually_lice_and_choose.html

[bugandbibs]

I suggest using tea tree oil in your shampoos if you don't have it to help prevent it. Also, the Fairy Tales brand shampoo, detangled, etc can help repel lice. I hope you don't have it.

I check my kids every week for nits after their weekend bath. Catching it early means a lot less work.