Please suggest some good and reasonable brand and where can i get it ? we were in montebello ,LA cant find one!
2007-01-30 06:48:56 · 7 answers · asked by newmom 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Don't use a regular mosquito repellent on your baby use something like Avon's skin so soft.
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2007-01-30 07:10:05 · answer #1 · answered by mary3127 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Question: Which types of insect repellents are safe to use on your baby?
A. The same repellents adults use
B. Repellents that contain up to 30 percent DEET or picaridin, once your baby is 2 months old
C. Products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus
D. No bug repellents are safe to use on babies
Answer: B
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends not using any insect repellents on a baby who's not yet 2 months old. Products containing DEET (N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) or picaridin are both recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for adults and children 2 months of age and older. Picaridin is a chemical that's similar in effectiveness to DEET, but it's odorless, lighter, and less irritating. (The CDC has also recommended oil of lemon eucalyptus, but not for children younger than 3.)
DEET and picaridin aren't water-soluble, so don't put these repellents on your baby more than once a day. Don't choose a product that's both a sunscreen and a bug repellent, because sunscreen should be reapplied regularly. Other guidelines for using repellents that contain DEET or picaridin:
• Apply repellent sparingly to your baby's exposed skin, not to the skin under his clothes.
• Don't put repellent close to your baby's eyes or mouth, and avoid cuts and skin irritations.
• Don't put repellent on your baby's hands, because they'll inevitably find their way into his mouth.
• Don't allow your baby to handle the container while you're applying the repellent.
• Wash off the repellent when you come inside, and launder your baby's clothes if they have repellent on them.
• Don't spray repellents in enclosed areas or near food.
• Store repellents out of your baby's reach.
• If your baby develops any kind of rash while wearing the repellent, wash it off and call his doctor.
You may want to try a natural insect repellent, but read the label first to make sure that it's safe for use on babies. (Repellent products must state any age restrictions.)
Keep in mind that natural repellents generally don't last as long as chemical repellents. Some of them need to be reapplied every 20 minutes or so, while others last a couple of hours.
Dressing your baby in light-colored clothing that covers as much of his skin as possible will help protect him from insects that bite or sting. Avoid bright or dark colors or flowery prints.
Don't use scented soaps or lotions, as fragrance attracts some bugs, and avoid insect hangouts — stagnant water, flower gardens, and uncovered food, for example. You might want to use mosquito netting over your baby's infant seat, playpen, backpack, or stroller when you have him outdoors during bug season.
2007-01-30 14:56:04 · answer #2 · answered by landhermit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always heard that Avon Skin So Soft works.
2007-01-30 14:54:50 · answer #3 · answered by Theresa M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a specific name, but I've always liked the ones that are wipes. I'm sure a cream would also be good. Definitely stay away from the sprays with such a young baby.
2007-01-30 14:57:16 · answer #4 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything WITHOUT Deet....also, Avon makes Skin So Soft and that works well.
2007-01-30 14:53:36 · answer #5 · answered by kendalandsam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
skin so soft by avon
2007-01-30 15:56:49 · answer #6 · answered by melissa s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HAVE ALWAYS USED AND STILL USE ''SKIN SO SOFT'' BY AVON...........DON'T KNOW WHY IT WORKS, IT JUST DOES
2007-01-30 14:53:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋