What bug spray do you use for your kids?

[Anonymous]

I realize I could use deet or picaridin, but the thought of them touching it and then putting their hands in their mouths freaks me out. Anyone know if a decent natural one that actually works?

[Anonymous]

Avon skin so soft bug guard plus spf 30. It actually works well.

[Anonymous]

Deet

[Anonymous]

After similar concerns and a bunch of reading I got the 7% DEET - and try to spray mostly on clothes.

[Anonymous]

picaridin, always. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27213820/#:~:text=Context%3A%20While%20low%20toxicity%20is,(icaridin)%20exposures%20in%20humans.&text=Conclusion%3A%20Unintentional%20ingestion%20of%20picaridin,of%20a%20health%2Dcare%20facility.

[Anonymous]

We use the Quantum Buzz Away spray.

[Anonymous]

Depends on what the purpose is. Playing in the backyard/playground, or going hiking/playing in forested areas?

[Anonymous]

i live in the forests in CT full of nasty bugs, EEE mosquitos, lyme ticks, etc. I use deet, I use the cutter brand non scented and put it on in our yard or whether hiking. I put it on clothes and avoid skin, but I don't mess around, rather than finding ticks or some weird bite or rash, I'd rather use deet.

[Anonymous]

OP here - do most people just spray the deet in your kids’ clothes? And does that keep them away from skin?

[Anonymous]

Off

[Anonymous]

Do you spray on the clothes and then put the clothes on?

How does it not get on the child’s skin?

-Mom of 14 mo old.

[Anonymous]

A little bit does get on the skin. But I think if you’re wearing long pants and long sleeves that helps to minimize skin exposure.