tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762433524968339971.post8237675463164690179..comments2023-09-29T08:17:08.132-07:00Comments on 3 Moms In 1 (archive): Protecting fair maidenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14005671088564014638noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762433524968339971.post-27802755336033682752010-09-29T05:36:26.470-07:002010-09-29T05:36:26.470-07:00I'll have to remember this...next year. I'...I'll have to remember this...next year. I'm guessing our warm days in the sunshine are done for now. :-(Amber Page Writeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03288534853490787988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762433524968339971.post-75437303189508640242010-09-29T05:46:08.800-07:002010-09-29T05:46:08.800-07:00Oh I love your experiment- I would never even thin...Oh I love your experiment- I would never even think to do that! You're so smart! I'm super fair, too :)Avant Garde Parentinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511252254380772219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762433524968339971.post-9406257874448419532010-09-29T06:13:01.641-07:002010-09-29T06:13:01.641-07:00Thanks ladies! Some of their soaps and creams may ...Thanks ladies! Some of their soaps and creams may be good for winter too. Amelia gets a touch of eczema when the humidity goes and the cold comes in.BalancingMama (Julie)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14005671088564014638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762433524968339971.post-46581559817567371582010-10-07T03:28:05.696-07:002010-10-07T03:28:05.696-07:00Hi, Julie: I think you should consider what the Am...Hi, Julie: I think you should consider what the Am. Academy of Pediatrics says about DEET-based repellents: you can use DEET-based products on children as young as two MONTHS of age in concentrations up to 30%. The AAP has reviewed ALL research on these repellents both published and unpublished and made this recommendation in 2003 2) In areas where West Nile, LaCrosse encephalitis, or EEE are present, having an effective repellents is essential. Essential oils like you are using have not been evaluated for safety and efficacy and some should not be used on very young children because of the potential for skin irritation. I work for the DEET Education Program, Washington, DC. We suggest that everyone use repellents registered with the EPA--these have the active ingredients DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus (for children over 3 years of age) or IR 3535. Reach me at 800-7889-3300 for more information..<br>Finally, you mention the smell associated with DEET-based repellents--there are range of products from 5-30% that have GREAT fragrances. You should check those out...there on ones that go on "dry" like dry deodorant, spritzes that have wonderful floral scents, and aerosols or wipes. The wipes are handy for use with children. Since you're touting products supplied to you in your blog, you may not be receptive to this information, but if you're a fair person, you will at least agree that safety and effectiveness are exceedingly important and companies who make repellent products with registered ingredients spend millions to assure that you and your family are protected from disease-carrying insects and ticks and that the products are pleasant to use. Your daughter is precious--I have just one daughter also and she's the light of my life. What a great time for the two of you. Best wishes.judinoreply@blogger.com