According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year in the United States about 6 -12 million head lice infestations occur among children 3 to 11 years of age.

Infestation is most common among preschool and elementary school-age children as well as their household members and caretakers.

Getting head lice has nothing to do with the cleanliness of the person or the environment around them. It is mainly spread by direct contact with the hair of an infested person and the most common way to get head lice is by head-to-head contact with a person who already has head lice. This is of course more prevalent among children who play together at school, home or during sports activities.

There are many treatments on the market to help rid of these parasites and we’ve rounded up a few of the best:

1.RID Complete Lice Elimination 3 Item Kit

Price: $29.40, Amazon (Affiliate)

This 3 step kit consists of a lice eliminating shampoo (which is safe to use for children 2 years and older), a lice and egg comb set as well as home lice control spray.

2.NIX Permethrin Lice Treatment Family Pack

Price: $12.65, Amazon (Affiliate)

This treatment prevents re-infestation for up to 14 days after the initial application and is perfectly safe for Children – it is FDA approved for children as young as 2 months.

3.LiceGuard Lice & Egg Elimination Kit

Price: $17.95, Amazon (Affiliate)

This kit does not only remove lice, eggs, and nits from hair but also leaves behind a pleasant scent. It’s non-toxic and safe for everyday use.

4. Schooltime Shampoo for Lice & Nit Removal

Price: $18.99, Amazon (Affiliate)

This easy, 15 minute drip-free conditioning application is clinically tested, hypoallergenic & safe for hair, skin and eyes.

5. The V-Comb

Price: $59.99, Amazon (Affiliate)

This innovative, allergy and chemical free treatment instantly vacuums head lice and eggs and captures it in the disposable capture filter, which can then be disposed of. The V-Comb is reusable and suitable for both children and adults.

6. Head Hunters Naturals Lemon Heads Lice Repellant Spray

Price: $34.95, Amazon (Affiliate)

This product creates a “Scent Layer” which repels lice and prevents louse transfer. It has been professionally developed, tested, and used by lice removal technicians across the U.S.

7. Anti-lice Hair Clips 

Price: $14.95, Amazon (Affiliate)

Fun, convenient and trendy – the box contains 4 hair clips and 1 bottle containing special rosemary fluid, that repels lice. Just pop 2 drops of the fluid inside the compartment inside the clip and it will do its magic. This product has been FDA approved.

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