Do not hang them on the same hook or pile on top of each other in day-care centers, schools or sports fields. In schools and preschools, bedding for each child for nap time should be kept separate. In schools, preschools and day-care centers, carpets and rugs should be vacuumed thoroughly daily. Lice are brown wingless insects. Adults are about the size of a sesame seed.
Nits are oval, usually grayish-white and are attached at an angle to the hair shaft.
Use a magnifying glass if necessary. Place your TV and VCR in the room and play your child's favorite movies to keep your child occupied. Remove all the child's clothing. Apply lice medicine according to label instructions. If your child has extra long hair, you may need a second bottle.