rockergirrl responded June 16, 2007 at 11:32AM

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I use Burt's Bees bug stuff. Nothing is perfect of course but it seems to help. And just keep them away from those high bug times you mentioned. My kid's skin react super strong to bites. I use After Bite for kids. The active ingredient is Eucalyptus oil.

  vtmomof2 responded June 16, 2007 at 12:11AM

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Yard guard really works, it has the bad stuff but you don't spray it on you, you spray it around the area you are using. Also the off lamps really work well. For bug bites that are really bad I have used benadryl topical cream, it is an anti histamine.

  Sticky_Mommy responded June 19, 2007 at 9:21AM

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We just got back from the Pediatrics office & they said deet is fine for kids - any thoughts?

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  LatteMommy responded June 19, 2007 at 5:07PM

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My feelings on deet products are if you live in an area prone to ticks (ie. lyme disease) use it. Other cases the Burt Bee's and Cal. baby are good. Happy Outdoors! Oh boy....mud pies, here we come!!!!! :)