What are you all using for bug spray/lotion? The mosquitos get bad here at night and I feel like I should put something on him so he doesn't get attacked but I don't want to overwhelm his skin with chemicals or toxins.
Post by dixeedeluxe on May 16, 2013 7:28:21 GMT -5
We use DEET. It's recommended by the AAP and it actually works. Mosquitos are awful here. West Nile is deadly and real.
The most common repellents contain DEET. The amount of DEET in products varies, but the AAP recommends that products for children should contain no more than 30 percent DEET. Read repellent labels and always be sure to follow all directions and precautions. Apply the repellent to clothing or exposed skin only. Only use spray repellents outside to avoid inhaling them. Use just enough to cover exposed skin. Using more does not make repellents more effective. Once you return indoors, be sure your child washes with soap and water to remove the repellent and wash the sprayed clothing before wearing again.
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I don't have problem with deet either. We used Off! Deep Woods repellent a few months ago when I took A to Nigeria. I try to limit his contact with chemicals, but I figured Deet is better than Malaria.
eta - not that Malaria is a concern in the us. I will probably finish out the can because the spray did a great job of keeping us mosquito bite free.