Keep kids bed bug free during sleepover parties

Parents can keep kids free from bed bugs during sleepovers with a few simple tips. From Spoonful.com.

Sleepovers are an essential, thrilling part of any child’s life, but they may cause more fear than fun for parents, who have to worry about cooking, cleaning, curfews and – unfortunately – bed bug infestations.

Bed bugs are transferred anywhere people from separate households come in contact with each other, especially when luggage is involved. Thankfully, with a few precautionary measures from BedBug.com, you can avoid a pest infestation and focus on the most important parts of your child’s sleepover: pizza, playtime and pillow fights.

1. Ask parents of sleepover guests what steps they take in the home to prevent bed bugs to make sure you’re on the same page.
2. Tell the children why bed bugs are a problem, and let them help you inspect clothes and suitcases for signs of bed bugs.
3. Keep all of your bedding covered with bed bug encasements, like Protect-A-Bed’s BugLock Bed Bug Protection Pack.

For more ideas on how to keep kids free from bed bugs during sleepovers, take a look at Protect-A-Bed’s Bed Bugs 101 Early Detection Guide, or visit www.protectabed.com.