Question about insect repellant?

Question

I've been reading about using DEET on little kids, and many MD's say that there can be risks. Anyone know of other kids of ingredients to look for that work in a similar manner? I've heard of Eucalyptus, but what else?

Thanks! ;)

Answer 1

They make childrens bug repellant just look for it in the repellant section. It has citronella in some and the ingredients are more mild. Hope this helps, good luck.

Answer 2

The American Academy of Pediatrics found no difference in safety for children, between products containing 10% and 30% DEET, when used as directed, but recommends that DEET not be used on infants less than two months old.

As a precaution, manufacturers advise that DEET products should not be used under clothing or on damaged skin, and that preparations be washed off after they are no longer needed or between applications. DEET can act as an irritant, in rare cases, it may cause skin reactions.

In the DEET Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED), the EPA reported 14 to 46 cases of potential DEET-associated seizures, including 4 deaths. The EPA states: " ..it does appear that some cases are likely related to DEET toxicity," but observed that with 30% of the US population using DEET, the likely seizure rate is only about one per 100 million users.

Answer 3

Avon's Skin So Soft is a natural insect mosquito repellent.  Golfers carry it with them on the course and used it for many years.  It smells slightly like Citronella.

Check out what consumers have to say on the link called Epinions.com below.

Answer 4

we use the following

we live in the country side where there are lots of lakes and ponds.  the bugs out number people 10,000,000 to 1

(not kidding) so if they work here they will work any where.

Basil oil

Cinnamon oil

Clove oil

Lavender oil

citronella

you want to make sure that you are using 100% essential oils

there are many on the market that are 25% or less

PLEASE NOTE

you can not use them directly on the skin full strength.

they can cause irratation.

mix them with lotion

or you can mix them with water

mix 4 drops of each to 1/2 to 2/3 cups of water and spray their cloths.

you can also put them in a difuser in the yard or by the door to keep it bug free.

there is also another good "repellant"

Brewers yeast.

it is basicly a B vitamin.

you will have to take to your family Doc about the dosage

or talk to a pharmasit

how it works

it changes the way we smell while the bugs will still fly around they will not bite

it works great for dogs as well

it keeps fleas away

Answer 5

Here's a good one

http://studenttravel.about.com/od/person...

Answer 6

I've always used AVON's SKIN SO SOFT for outdoor activities. Repels and the one for kids doesn't smell like a bug cream! Best wishes :)

http://shop.avon.com/s****.product.asp?d...

http://shop.avon.com/s****.search.asp

*EDIT* natural remedies share that lavendar's one natural ingredient that works very well too.

http://www.naturodoc.com/library/lifesty...