@ bug spray for kids

[thejackpot]

Does anyone have a bug spray that is long-lasting, not toxic and safe for kids. My son has come home the past two days with multiple mosquito bites. His school won't apply anything so I have to do it in the am and hope that it is effective 4-5 hrs later when they go outside. TIA

[ttt]

California Baby makes a non-toxic bug spray but I haven't tried it so I don't know how long it lasts. They have it at Target.

[thejackpot]

We have that one but it is not long lasting. I like it for us but it won't make it until play time.

[ering1115]

We use Burt's Bees (Whole Foods, Target, and BBB all have it). I like the smell and it seems to work well. I am not sure how long lasting it is though.

[ringstrue]

I've had success with doing the home remedy of putting dryer sheets in my pants pockets and even rubbing them (lightly) on my arms and legs for an added effect.

[jamonico]

Avon's skin so soft

[debatethis]

I love Badger's bug repellant. Amazon or Whole Foods have it and it's kid-safe.

[jesscantri]

We've tried several and nothing is as effective (for DS) as DEET. My kid still gets bites with it on. We had two pediatricians recommend to use DEET repellents with low concentrations. The APA has pretty specific recommendations about how it needs to be applied.

[megalicious]

I use two things: (1) The off fan--I clip it onto dd's pants and it repels bugs for about a 3ft radius (2) when bugs are particularly bad, I double up with EcoSmart spray. All natural, etc. It seems to last decently long--a couple hours, but not all day by any means.

[darnkatz]

We used Burt's Bees bug spray while we were out camping this week. It was very effective.

[thejackpot]

Thanks! Glad to know Bert's Bees was effective. He is such a yummy little one

[josieposy]

Avon's combo sunscreen/bug repellant works pretty good.

[SallyJ]

Avon skin so soft. Or get some lavender oil and put a few drops in a cup of distilled water. Spray on your skin...natural remedy against mosquitoes!