Mosquito Repellents That Are Safe for Kids

This is what I use on my kids. They are 2, 4 and 6. I really like it. I can use one cloth on all of them. There's no harsh smell and it's never bothered them like the others do. Good luck. :)

http://www.marketamerica.com/nicoleryan/product-1116182/m...

LL Bean makes a hat that has bug repellant in it. The cost online is about $30. We went to the LL Bean store in Freeport ME and they had a sale on the kid's sizes and they were only $12. got them for the whole family - we spend a lot of time at a camp ground and they work pretty good. You can also have him wear light weight long sleeve shirts and pants and spray the clothing so the deet is not on his skin. If we use spray repellant we use Off - I forget what the exact name is but it is the one that is not sticky feeling and it only has a small amount of deet in it.

There's this thing called CACTUS JUICE you can probably get it at a health food store and it is great...about $8.00

We do a lot of camping and outdoor activities. I have tried SO MANY deet-free sprays. The BEST that I have found so far is by Avon: SKIN SO SOFT Bug Guard Plus IR3535® EXPEDITION™ SPF 30 Pump Spray (not the regular Skin So Soft). This one is SOOOOOO much better and have extra SPF. It is great!! Good luck and have fun!!

http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?from=product.aspx&...

Hi my name is D. and I am an Arbonne Independent Consultant all of our products are herb and botanically based so there are NO CHEMICALS.
Our Awaken body mist and After sun glow with it body lotion are fabulous at keeping the bugs away and the herbal diaper rash creme is great to stop the itch and swelling of a bug bite.
My son is 18 months old and I have used all of these products on him and the rest of my family/friends.
If I can help you please let me know you can visit my website for more information or sen dme an email.
www.healthyweightandskin.myarbonne.com

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Take Care
D.

try badger anti-bug balm: http://www.drugstore.com/qxp74279_333181_sespider/badger/...

and if you do get any bites try Hyland's bug ointment: http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=87869&...

i haven't used the badger yet - but heard great things about it. have used the hylands bug ointment for the bites and works great.

S., I just saw Fox 25 is doing a story on tonights 10 pm news on this.L.

I actually shop for all my household & every day products from a company online. They don't use any chemicals or toxins, so I found a "repellent recipe" that works great by just combining a few of their everyday products! It's inexpensive, affective & completely safe!

They also offer a fantastic natural gel that works great to get rid of any bites that do occur with no fuss from the kids! We love it!

You can go to www.saferforyourhome.com to see about the products & then I'd be happy to share the recipe that I found that works! Just email me at ____@____.com for more! Good luck & have a great time camping!

Unfortunately I don't remember the whole name of the product but is called a bug bracelet, I found them at Bj's, haven't seen them at Walmart, but I'm sure you could goodle it and find where you can purchase them, It's a rubber bracelet that had the citronella smell on it. We used them for our 5 and 8 year olds camping and they didn't get one bite. If its too big for the wrist I strapped my daughters on her ankle and I also had them sleep with them just in case any bugs had gotten in the tent. Have fun camping.

Hi -
We have the same issue when we go camping.... tons of mosquito bites. I have actually started to put the kids in socks and long sweats and a lightweight long sleeve shirt when we get back to camp. I also use Off, Skintastic with the long sleeve/pants and it helps a lot. But... if it is hot... then I would just go with a good Deet insect repelent.

good luck.

Hi S., I am using the insect repellent from xtreme Sportsman. It is organic, safe on kids, works up to 8 hours. It works for us, but it smells extreme like all of the repellents do....
Have fun on your trip B.

Skin So Soft by AVON

Hi S., I recommend Basic H2 from Shaklee. It is actually an all-natural concentrated cleaning solution but is widely used as an insect repellent, because it is safe and effective. Our 4-year-old granddaughter was here last week and wanted to help 'Papa' wash the car at 6:45pm. The mosquitoes were just coming out in droves; so I put Basic H2 on my hands and rubbed it all over her (being careful not to put it near her eyes, of course). Although back out there until 7:30pm, she didn't get a single bite!!! When I put her in the tub, she 'bubbled up a bit' since Basic H2 is really a cleaning product, but that was just funny and helped with the cleaning process! As I stated earlier, this product was NOT made and/or intended as an insect repellent; however, many many customers discovered its effectiveness in this area and spread the word -- it is appealing because it WORKS and because it is all-natural so is safe to use. It is inexpensive, because you can use the rest of it to clean your windows, walls, countertops, floors, appliances, etc. When cleaning, a little bit goes a long way; i.e. to wash windows & mirrors, fill a spray bottle with 16 oz. of water and add 2 DROPS of Basic H2 -- that's right, 2 DROPS!! Your windows will shine! Then put 16 oz. of water in another spray bottle and add 1/4 teaspoon of Basic H2 - this is to clean appliances, walls, countertops, etc. If you need a degreaser (for stove tops or backsplashes, etc.), fill another spray bottle with 16 oz. of water and add 1 1/2 teaspoons of Basic H2. You can buy a set of three spray bottles already marked for this or just use your own. This is an awesome Green cleaner that will last a long time because of it's concentrated so it becomes cheaper to use than what we all were used to buying at the market. Please contact me with questions anytime at ###-###-#### or ____@____.com If you are nearby and want some immediately, I will deliver; otherwise, just go to www.emilytaft.com and order it and have it sent right to your home. Please let me know if I can help you in any way. It has proven to be a most effective and safe answer to repel insects for many families. Best Wishes. E. Taft

i know you already went camping but I have an awesome recipe for bug spray that is safe and natural. Shoot me a message if interested.

M.
SAHM and WAHM of three!

Staying home and loving it!

ita about not wanting to use chemicals on my kids. we are all organic, both food and products. however, deet is the best repellent for a variety of types of bugs. we use it ONLY when my boys will be exposed to skeeters and other disease carrying bugs. the risks of not using it and getting a natural repellent didn't convince dh or myself. west nile virus vs. chemicals. i choose chemicals, in this instance. also off! has a new contraption this year. it's a small fan thing that blows the repellent around you. you don't apply it to the skin at all. still breathing it in i suppose. you can google and find it on their website quite easily. hth.

We use the California Baby repellent. We walk in the woods almost daily and I've ever noticed one bite on my daughter. The link is:

http://www.californiababy.com/natural-bug-blend-bug-repel...

hi there, after some research i ended up with Extreme Bite Blocker repellent - DEET free and i think drugstore.com even carries it. I've been happy with the backyard peformance, but will say when we went to the Adirondacks I used OFF Deep Woods (DEET). I figured a one-time use was lower risk than enceph or WNile. However, when we were camping i tried to put most of it on her clothing, and even used a mosquito net for her head to avoid it on her face/hair. (Luckily she thought it was a pirate thing and didn't mind wearing that!). Hope this helps, and good luck!

Hi S.
I use a product called "Glow with it" from Arbonne's sun care line. It has avocado oil and citrus that keeps the mosquitos not only from biting but also away. I used when we were on vacation a few weeks at the cape and did not have a single bit nor did my 3 and 41/2 year old. Arbonne makes their products with out chemicals, mineral oil and are vegan. The product sells for $32 but I can get to you for 20% off if you want. This product will last you not only this year but next as well. You can email me at ____@____.com if you would like to try ti.
Good Luck
Kristina

A natural product with oil of lemon eucalyptus is supposed to work best (even the CDC recommends it). I dont' have a specific brand though...

Skin So Soft by Avon you can also get it with sunscreen so its multi purpose and deet free

We have had great success with those new Off clip on repellents. You just clip it to your pants or belt and it keeps the bugs away. The lanterns that they make also work well to create a safe area around tables or tents.

We use a natural insect repellent made by JASON. It works fairly well, but needs to be reapplied quite often. Once dusk falls and the mosquitos get thick- it only keeps some of them away.

When we are going to be out in the evenings- I do use an Off product on my kids- it contains 2% DEET. It seems to be the only thing that works when needed. I only spray it on the backs of their clothing, avoiding skin and face. Now that we have those clip-ons, we don't really need this anymore.

Hope this helps- we do love those clip on things. They work pretty well.
Have fun camping!
-S.

I did find those clip ons at Stop and Shop, of all places. I had a tough time finding them anywhere else.

Those blue plastic things; the OFF Clip On really work quite well. I'm very allergic to insect bites and when I saw the ads for the Clip On went to 3 different drugs stores in search of them. I finally ordered two on line from Ace Hardware store.
CVS will order them for you but try Ace Hardware or other like stores.
At least with the Off Clip ON the repellant isn't directly on your skin. The cost is about $12 and refills $4/2

I use "soysweet relief" its an all natural insect spray, you can get it at whole foods, it works great and its scent is pleasant to be around. Its a little pricey but 10x more powerful than deet. Happy camping :)

Quit Bugging Me by Jason is a great one. It's deet, paba and paraben free.

Hi S.,

As crazy as it sounds, someone once told me to put a bounce dryer sheet in your kids back pocket while out playing. It really seems to work! You could rub the sheet on their clothing and then leave it in a pocket. Try it in your own back yard to see what happens. Would not have believed it myself if I had not tried it. Keep them away and smell good!

when we are just outside at the house we use an organic deet free bug spray we found at walmart it was cheap too like 4 bucks! When we are in a heavily wooded area when I know there will also be ticks I don't chance it and use off on the boys plus I put them in insect repellent clothes that we purchased at ll bean

Cutters is the best we just came from Florida and my son got bit and his foot swelled up so bad and they suggested Cutters and that is all we use now.

Hi there - a friend of mine SWEARS by Listerine mouth wash! she puts it into a spray bottle and sprays it in the area and person where the bugs may be?? I have never tried it! good luck!

Actually most pediatricians recommend DEET because it is the best repellent and the possible reactions and diseases transmitted by mosquitoes (West Nile & EEE) FAR OUT-WEIGH any negatives with using DEET - Especially if you are going into an area heavy with mosquitoes and your child has severe reactions!

Check this list out:
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/wordsearch_free.php?quer...
Green and 0 being the safest!

This one too:
http://safemama.com/2008/07/07/safemama-report-safer-bug-...

Good luck!