I was restraining myself from entering this discussion but I think I have
some insight:
My sister contracted lice when she was younger froma classmate.  The
doctor who recommended a lice treatment also told my mom that she would
have to wash all the sheets, carpets, clothes, etc. in the house from
everyone because lice can spread like wildfire.  It can definitely be
transmitted through clothes and hats (there is a difference between head
lice--which most children get from camp, etc. and body lice).  I'm not
sure of the over-the-counter sprays that are supposed to prevent it
(mentioned in an email on the list) but i agree with John, I wouldn't want
to chance kids getting lice and I also don't think I
would want the risk of many angry mothers calling the museum and letting
everyone know just where her child got lice.
But I would research products that supposedly kill lice, just to be extra
sure.

-Jessica Curci
Institute of Contemporary Art
Boston, MA

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