Bedbug Bite  A parent's guide for infants and babies

Anyone of any age can be bitten by bedbugs. Because bedbugs only feed on humans and other warm-blooded animals, they tend to be found in places where there are many people, such as dorms and prisons. They are also common in places where travelers pass through, such as hotels and shelters. Because bedbugs do not feed on trash or dirt, there is no association between poor hygiene and untidiness to bedbug infestations. However, babies who sleep in multiple different environments are probably more prone to bedbugs because they are exposed to multiple potential bedbug habitats. It is probably not possible to look at a couch or mattress and see if it contains bedbugs; a bedbug egg is about the size of a large grain of salt, and an adult bedbug is about the size of a small apple seed. They do not have wings, but can move very quickly.