You should take precautions using insect repellents containing DEET on children. Most doctors advise not to use products with DEET on children because it gets absorbed through the skin and eventually goes into the bloodstream. It runs through the nervous system and has been proven to cause neurological damage. It Interferes with medication and over-the-counter antihistamines. DEET is toxic to fish and wildlife. It does not dissolve in water and it even melts plastic.
Concentrations higher than 30% are not more effective and the chemical (which is absorbed through the skin) can be toxic. Be sure to follow the directions on the label.
Do not use a single product containing both sunscreen and DEET — sunscreen needs to be reapplied frequently, while DEET should not be applied more than once a day.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that repellents containing the ingredients picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus also can protect against mosquitoes.
Picaridin is a compound found in many mosquito repellents used in Europe, Australia, Latin America, and Asia. Its chemical name, which you might find in the list of "active ingredients" on a product, is KBR 3023. Years of safe use of picaridin in other parts of the world attest to its safety and effectiveness.
Oil of lemon eucalyptus is also known as P-menthane diol, or PMD, for short. PMD is a plant-based repellent that gives protection time similar to low concentrations of DEET products. It is not recommended for kids under three-years-old.
That is why today we recommend Absolute Green™ Kids Natural Bug Repellent. This organic buy spray only contains: witch hazel, Ethyl Alcohol (from corn), lemon grass eucalyptus essential oil, neem seed oil, cedar wood essential oil, and other essential oils.
Absolute Green™ Kids Natural Bug Repellent is a non-toxic bug spray that works great, isn't greasy when it dries, and has a pleasant aroma. Convenient 4oz size allows for an easy travel companion. Lasting four to six hours between applications. Although it is marketed for kids it is recommended to be used for the whole family.
References:
Absolute Green Kids Natural Bug Repellent
KidsHealth.org
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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