Head Lice Checklist Calendar
Day 1 -Choose between conditioner or pediculocide treatment and begin treatment today -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand -Check all family member’s heads and treat if lice or nits are found -Inform the child’s school, daycare and other close contacts | Day 2 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand -Use conditioner with head checks | Day 3 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand | Day 4 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand | Day 5 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand | Day 6 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand | Day 7 -If treating with pediculocide and nits are still present then re-treat today -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand |
Day 8 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand | Day 9 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand | Day 10 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand | Day 11 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand | Day 12 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand | Day 13 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand | Day 14 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand |
Day 15 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand | Day 16 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand | Day 17 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand | Day 18 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand | Day 19 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand | Day 20 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand | Day 21 -Check child’s whole head and remove nits by hand -SUCCESS AT LAST J |
Nit Picking Tips -It is very important to pick nits BY HAND -Nits are easier to see if you use a bright light such as flash light -Soak combs, brushes, hair ties in hot water for 10 minutes -Pillows, towels, and other items that touch the child’s head should be washed in hot water -Tell your child not to touch heads with others -Coat child’s heads with conditioner for daily head checks, this makes checking easier! | ||||||
