How to Choose an Insect Repellent for Kids

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Protect your kids from mosquitoes carrying Zika virus.. Choose a repellent that protects from mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus.. Pick a repellent that prevents tick bites.

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Protect your kids from mosquitoes carrying Zika virus.

Step 1

Protect your kids from mosquitoes carrying Zika virus.

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Choose a repellent that protects from mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus.

Step 2

Choose a repellent that protects from mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus.

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Pick a repellent that prevents tick bites.

Step 3

Pick a repellent that prevents tick bites.

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Use a repellent with picaridin for children with allergies.

Step 4

Use a repellent with picaridin for children with allergies.

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Limit your use of products with DEET.

Step 5

Limit your use of products with DEET.

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Avoid using insect repellents on babies under 2 months old.

Step 6

Avoid using insect repellents on babies under 2 months old.

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Consider using an herbal non-toxic insect repellent.

Step 7

Consider using an herbal non-toxic insect repellent.

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Test a repellent.

Step 8

Test a repellent.

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Rub insect repellent on your child's skin.

Step 9

Rub insect repellent on your child's skin.

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Apply the product outdoors.

Step 10

Apply the product outdoors.

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Apply a stick or lotion.

Step 11

Apply a stick or lotion.

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Talk with your child's doctor if you suspect a reaction.

Step 12

Talk with your child's doctor if you suspect a reaction.

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