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Advice for helping kids avoid insect bites this summer

June 23, 2010 by James Dunsford 1 Comment

Bugs like mosquitoes and ticks can be a common summertime health risk for fathers and their kids, especially since many are spending more time outside.

Consumer Reports magazine recently tested some of the most popular insect repellents on the market. According to WebMD, the magazine is recommending six different repellents to reduce the risk of bug bites. They are: Off Deep Woods Sportsmen II, Cutter Backwoods Unscented, Off Family Care Smooth and Dry, 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent, Repel Plant Based Lemon Eucalyptus and Natrapel 8-Hour with picaridin.

Many of these contain DEET, a chemical that can be dangerous in high concentrations. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises parents to use products with no more than 30 percent concentration of DEET on their kids. (Insect repellents aren’t advised for use on babies under two months, either.)

Experts say parents should follow package directions when using insect repellent on their kids, avoiding spraying them on the face and in the eyes, mouth, nose or on cuts. Fathers should apply repellents to their kids’ faces by spraying them on their hands first.

Other ways to avoid insect bites include staying indoors at dawn and dusk, wearing light-colored, loose-fitting clothing when outdoors, avoiding scented products that attract mosquitoes, eliminating standing water in your yard, wearing hats and pants to avoid ticks and inspecting the body for ticks after time spent outside.
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  1. Ashley says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I use the Repel Lemon Eucalyptus on myself and my children, and it I love it! The other day we went for a hike and the bugs were insane. About five minutes after spraying the repellent I didn’t even notice them anymore. I’m sold!
    I recommend this product to anyone looking for an effective DEET free alternative.

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