Toddlers and insect repellent??

Question

I have 2 year old twins. Can I use like the spray family OFF? It has deet in it, but I dont know at what age you can apply products with deet. Thanks.

Answer 1

best thing is to go for natural, I have clove bud oil I mix about 10 drop into a 1$ spray bottle and spray everyone down, you can spray a child full in the face it wont hurt their eyes, its edible and more effective than deet must apply every couple of hours.

my husband did not want to smell like a ham a couple of years ago on one of our camping trips so he brought the deet and I brought the clove after one day he had 3 bites and me and the baby none, he switched and has never gone back.

Answer 2

hi! i will in straight forward terms help you with one element of the question- so a techniques as sunscreen is going, i take advantage of a toddler sunscreen by making use of Arbonne. you are able to probable locate it on line- that's 50 SPF yet made with all organic ingredients and is rather comfortable. i understand that there are computer virus repellants that are specifically made for infants..purely examine the two the toddler or computer virus spray aisle. have exciting on your trip!

Answer 3

This is from the Center for Disease Control website:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/qa/insect_repellent.htm

Q. Can insect repellents be used on children?
A. Repellent products must state any age restriction. If there is none, EPA has not required a restriction on the use of the product.

According to the label, oil of lemon eucalyptus products should NOT be used on CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS.

In addition to EPA’s decisions about use of products on children, many consumers also look to the opinion of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The AAP does have an opinion on the use of DEET in children (see below). AAP has not yet issued specific recommendations or opinion concerning the use of picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus for children. CDC will post a link to such information from the Academy when/if it becomes available.

Since it is the most widely available repellent, many people ask about the use of products containing DEET on children. No definitive studies exist in the scientific literature about what concentration of DEET is safe for children. No serious illness has been linked to the use of DEET in children when used according to manufacturer’s recommendations.


The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Environmental Health has updated their recommendation for use of DEET products on children in 2003, citing: "Insect repellents containing DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, also known as N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide) with a concentration of 10% appear to be as safe as products with a concentration of 30% when used according to the directions on the product labels." AAP recommends that repellents with DEET should not be used on infants less than 2 months old.

Parents should choose the type and concentration of repellent to be used by taking into account the amount of time that a child will be outdoors, exposure to mosquitoes, and the risk of mosquito-transmitted disease in the area.

If you are concerned about using repellent products on children you may wish to consult a health care provider for advice or contact the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) through their toll-free number, 1-800-858-7378 or npic.orst.edu

Q. What guidelines are available for using a repellent on children?
A. Always follow the recommendations appearing on the product label when using repellent:

• When using repellent on a child, apply it to your own hands and then rub them on your child. Avoid children's eyes and mouth and use it sparingly around their ears.
• Do not apply repellent to children's hands. (Children may tend to put their hands in their mouths.)
• Do not allow young children to apply insect repellent to themselves; have an adult do it for them.
• Keep repellents out of reach of children.
• Do not apply repellent under clothing. If repellent is applied to clothing, wash treated clothing before wearing again. (May vary by product, check label for specific instructions.)

Answer 4

I would reccommend the Off Skintastic. It has no DEET in it.

Answer 5

i work in childcare. we cannot use any kind of products with deet in it. i live in hawaii and we have mesquitos year round. i dont know if it is because of the age range, or if they just want us to be extra careful. hope this helped.

Answer 6

I've never used insect repellent on my little one. I've always used dryer sheets! Just take a fresh dryer sheet and rub it gently on their skin and clothes. It's always worked for my son. Also, I learned that bugs are more attracted to little ones that have just eaten bananas. I don't know why this is..just something to keep in mind! :-)

Answer 7

there is no harm in putting repellent on your child i have a 3 year old and it has done nothing to her..if they have sensitive skin i wouldnt recommand but u can alway by the kids repellent i use it and i think it is great..just try not get it near there eyes..hope i have helped..