5 Easy Ways to Bug-Proof your Kids this Summer (and beyond)

With all the time kids will spend outdoors this summer, chances are they will attract an occasional bug bite or sting. Before sending your kids outside for extended periods of playtime, follow these 5 tips to keep your kids protected from pests while they enjoy the great outdoors.

 

1.      TELL them not to play near garbage cans, recycling bins, and/or swampy areas.

 

2.      DRESS them in layers that include long-sleeved shirts and long pants, with short-sleeved shirts and shorts underneath.

 

3.      TEACH them to walk away slowly from any hive, nest, or stinging-insect swarm they might encounter. Make sure they understand that swinging at, swatting, and otherwise engaging these types of insects will NOT make them go away, but rather make them more likely to sting. Kids must know that the best way to prevent stings is to stay still or walk away slowly.

4.      KEEP them free of scented products (including lotions, hairsprays, soaps, etc.) that are likely to attract bees and mosquitoes.

5.      CHECK them for ticks as soon as your kids are finished playing outside. And while you’re at it, it’s a good idea to check your pets for ticks as well, especially if they spend as much time outside and they do in your home.

 

Despite your best efforts, the occasional bug bite (or “itchy,” as your little one might call it) can pop up every now and then. That’s why it’s always a good idea to carry an anti-itch product like Kids After Bite with you at all times to soothe any “itchy” that comes along.

 

Have you found your own easy way to bug-proof your kid(s) when they play outside? If so, let us know! Your comment can help prevent kids everywhere from “bugging” Mom and Dad the next time they get bitten!

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