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How do I check a baby or toddler for ticks?

Use a calm head-to-toe check in good light, including scalp, ears, skin folds, nappy area and behind knees, and seek help for difficult removal or concerning symptoms.

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Short answer

Use a calm head-to-toe check in good light, including scalp, ears, skin folds, nappy area and behind knees, and seek help for difficult removal or concerning symptoms.

At a glance

Use a calm head-to-toe check in good light, including scalp, ears, skin folds, nappy area and behind knees, and seek help for difficult removal or concerning symptoms. Use privacy, good light and a repeatable sequence.

Key takeaways

• Use a calm head-to-toe check in good light, including scalp, ears, skin folds, nappy area and behind knees, and seek help for difficult removal or concerning symptoms.

• Use privacy, good light and a repeatable sequence.

• Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.

Direct answer

Use a calm head-to-toe check in good light, including scalp, ears, skin folds, nappy area and behind knees, and seek help for difficult removal or concerning symptoms.

Use it in context

Use privacy, good light and a repeatable sequence.

Practical next step

Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.