Is it ok to use OFF! bug repellent on my 3 month old?
Yes, Question: Which types of insect repellents are safe to use on your baby? A. The same repellents adults use B. Repellents that contain up to 30 percent DEET or picaridin, once your baby is 2 months old C. Products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus D. No bug repellents are safe to use on babies Answer: B The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends not using any insect repellents on a baby who’s not yet 2 months old. Products containing DEET (N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) or picaridin are both recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for adults and children 2 months of age and older. Picaridin is a chemical that’s similar in effectiveness to DEET, but it’s odorless, lighter, and less irritating. (The CDC has also recommended oil of lemon eucalyptus, but not for children younger than 3.) Keep in mind that a lower concentration of the active ingredient doesn’t spell reduced effectiveness. It simply means that the product won’t keep the bugs away for as long
