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What Kind of Bug Repellant Do I Use for My Child
Asked by L.M. from San Francisco
on May 1, 2007
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I need help on what kind of insect repellant I should use on my 3 year old. I am really paronoid about the whole west nile virus because we live next to a creek with ...
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- You can use avon skin so soft. Also you can call vector control and they will come spray the creek to take care of the problem. I know someone who works for them and t...
- Avon has a bug repellant that is deet free and also has sun screen in it. It's called skin so soft. No nasty smell or anything. I'm not usually an Avon fan but I'd swe...
- Avon has a Skin so soft line and it is excellent for bug repellant and smells good. My kids have sensitive skin and it has worked great for all of us! A.
Seeking Good Bug Repellent and Sunscreen
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on June 4, 2007
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I'm searching for a good bug repellent (that includes west nile virus) and sunscreen for my children to use. I've heard Avon offers some good items but not sure what'...
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- Hi M., I used to sell Avon and their bug repellent is great. However, I've read alot of articles saying not to use the combo repellent/sunscreen because sunscreen...
- I sell and use the Avon bug repellent line. I really like the Bug Guard Plus in the Cool and Fabulous scent as it doesn't have that repellent like smell. You can che...
- hi M. I use the avon bug and sun screen in one i use it on both of my kids they r 3 yrs old and the other is 4 months and they never get bite when they have it on m...
Sunscreen with Bug Repellant?
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on June 5, 2007
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Does anyone know of a sunscreen that includes a bug repellant (30% DEET is what my pediatrician recommended) that is good to use on our kiddos? My little guy is 18 mon...
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- I know AVON sells a bug repellant and sunscreen in one. I used to buy it when my Mother in Law was selling AVON but she no longer does. It works really good so if yo...
- I will confirm what Cindy C. said.I just saw my pedi yesterday and asked about this and he said to never use something with both sunscreen & bug repellent. You need to...
- I don't have any suggestions .. but I thought you were NOT suppossed to use anything with DEET in it .. and certainly not 30%! Perhaps someone else will have some sugg...
Bug Repellent and Sunscreen for 4 Month Old
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on May 29, 2008
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So I know that neither bug repellent or sunscreen are recommended for infants (although some places do say 5-7% DEET for over 2 months), but has anyone used anything t...
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- Don't use tea tree oil! It causes skin sensativity to light so it's never a good idea to use it before going directly in the sun, it's not to be used undiluted on chi...
- Skin so soft by AVON...most representives have samples...my daughter was extreme reaction to bits and deet did not mix with her excema and that was the best option...h...
- Hi, you should go to a natural store, Whole Foods is great, or Organica. They have all kinds of sunscreen with no deet and is safe for babies. They also have bug spr...
Toddler Headache After Head Injury - Do I Worry?
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on September 25, 2006
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Two weeks ago, my 2 1/2 year old son dove into a window sill and ended up with a huge gash in his forehead that required stitches. At the ER, they did a CAT scan and i...
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- Hi S.. I have a 2 1/2 yr old son also -- these boys really know how to make a momma's heart stop, don't they! Although we've been to the ER twice in the last year, i...
- S.- I have 18 mo. olds that have had a couple of good nosedives each (only one ended up in the ER). I've always kind of watched to see if they seemed "headachey" for ...
- Just worried about your little Superman. How is his head? What did the doctor say? Please update us when possible. Best wishes!
Health Condition Unexplained
Asked by K.K. from Phoenix
on May 3, 2008
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I am looking for free medical diagnosis of this condition that I have recently come down with. I can't seem to find any website that can come up with free ideas as to ...
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- Dear K., I am no Doctor and cannot give medical advice. However I wanted to tell you about an herbal product that I am taking that helps me deal with my arthritis ...
- Did they check all of your hormone levels? One little thing out of whack could create a hell-ish feeling for you. Good luck and I hope they find the problem very soo...
- Hi K., I am a Health Counselor and Nutritional Consultant and would be happy to talk with you. It's really not as much about the "diagnosis" as it is understanding...
Standing Water and Mosquitoes
Asked by C.S. from New York
on April 13, 2009
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The house next door to us has an above ground pool. We have lived here for 7+ years, and the house has gone through 3 different owners. All the previous owners maintai...
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- I think you should call them to discuss the situation. If that does not work, try going to your town hall to see what can be done. Good luck!
- You don't mention where you are from. And I imagine that makes alot of difference. I know in NYC that standing water has been a big concern with the recent outbreaks o...
- The condition in the pool is a nuisance in the sense of the legal term. I'd start with your town and see if they can do anything. The mosquitos are clearly a health ...
Help Identifying Illness
Asked by K.G. from Columbus
on October 9, 2008
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Tow of my four children are sick with a headache, stomachache, nausia, and red spots. The spots itch and are about the size of a dime to quarter around. I have searc...
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- If it were my children, I would take them to another doctor to get a diagnosis, not try to self-diagnose using the internet/message groups. I wish you luck and hope...
- If it were my child and the Dr told me he had no clue, I would: 1) take them to the ER to find out what it is, to ensure it is not something dangerous. 2) get a new Dr.
- I hope you have taken your children to another doctor. What you described sounds like it could be chicken pox. Please take your kids to another doctor and don't ever s...
