Things You'll Need:
- Ability to count
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Step 1
Watching out for Poison Ivy all summer can save you a lot of time and distress. Not to mention the painful and burning itch.
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Step 2
Poison Ivy is a three leaf plant that often grows on trees or houses as well as along wooded areas.
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Step 3
Study the images provided and share them with your loved ones especially before an outdoor trip.
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Step 4
Find some near your home and show your children how to count the three leaves and recognize it by shape so they can avoid it when they are on their own as well.
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Step 5
While some people have very mild to no reaction to Poison Ivy others may experience itching, burning, redness,and even tiny blisters on the skin in the affected area. Treatment varies from at home remedies such as a baking soda and white vinegar pastes, and over the counter creams and ointments.
Comments
bossypants said
on 11/24/2008 Great, simple, easy to understand! Thanks!
yourmamasaidwha said
on 10/24/2008 great info...ugh, i hate poison ivy...
thedogshrink said
on 10/19/2008 Nice, helpful article!
JesaLynn said
on 10/15/2008 Thanks for the added tips on treatment.
lildutchgirl56 said
on 10/15/2008 If you do get the poison ivy oils on you, wash with Dawn dishsoap right away. It will remove the oils and hopefully prevent a reaction. Great article. I like that you suggest to teach your children to count the leaves. 5*