Comments on: Best Insect Repellents for Kids

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:05:30 +0000

In reply to Kelly. Any suggestions for creams, lotions, balms to relieve bug bites?? My 7yo has such a bad reaction and I struggle to find anything that will relieve his itching!

By: Melissa Kresser

Melissa Kresser — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 13:15:10 +0000

In reply to heather. Hi Heather! Thank you for bringing this to our attention, I went ahead and added some information to our article about Permethrin. It's definitely a safe option (both for kids and pregnant women)... of course double check with your pedi for infants. If applied correctly, permethrin will bind to the fabric and not transfer to your skin. And even if it does get on your skin, it doesn't absorb. That said, make sure to read and follow the application instructions fully. Also, any area of skin not covered by the treated clothing will need bug spray/wipe protection.

By: Rita

Rita — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:10:02 +0000

Just a word of caution as Drew doesn’t mention it :
lemon EO from citrus is a photo sensitive oil. I.e. Do NOT use in the sun. I would Use lemon eucalyptus or lemongrass instead for an even better safer repellent effect.

By: heather

heather — Wed, 23 May 2018 01:36:58 +0000

I am wondering your thoughts on Permethrin, which you mention but do not discuss in detail. I was under the impression that it is a bit safer since it’s on the clothing rather than the skin, but I guess if you really douse the clothing (or get the pre-treated clothing–i.e. Insect Shield) it’s on the inside of the cloth too so it might transfer…

By: Alice

Alice — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 22:08:47 +0000

I live in a tropical environment where Zika is present and we have used and continue to use Lafes Baby Insect Repellent. It’s fabulous! (Since we reside in a Zika zone, we need long-term solutions that are not DEET or Picardin). I have also tried Cutter’s and have found that it burns the skin initially; not a problem for adults, but horrible for a youngster. But for any women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant and their partners, you MUST use a chemical repellent, cover up, and avoid Zika zones whenever possible.

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By: Meg Collins

Meg Collins — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 22:42:49 +0000

In reply to Jess. none of these is contraindicated for breastfeeding

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:21:54 +0000

I like the Cutter products but they are definitely too chemical based for my liking. The ZERO Insect Repellent goes on really easily and it seems to work as well, it’s also oil of eucalyptus lemon but with a shea butter carrier. No chemicals at all. Happy Mom.

By: Marie

Marie — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 19:22:11 +0000

Which goes on first, sunscreen or bug spray?

By: Melissa Kresser

Melissa Kresser — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 21:15:54 +0000

Thanks Brittany! Can you provide our readers with any back up to this? Any links to reputable articles would be great!