Adult DEET use w/ newborn
I live in Alberta Canada where we just had an extremely rainy month which has led to a massive rise In mosquito population (swarms of them!). I also have a seven week old baby who I want to be able to take outside for walks. He rides in his bassinet which I have covered with a mosquito net and have a fan blowing across the opening to prevent them from getting him. I usually only walk him when he’s asleep, however he sometimes wakes up mid walk and needs to be held for a bit to settle back down.
My question is: can I wear DEET or Picardin bug spray on my own body and/ or clothes and still pick him up and hold him? To be clear; I would not spray on him or his clothes. I would not spray near him at all. Everything I’ve read about bug spray and kids is about 6+ and I’m worried about exposing him when he’s so young.
Thanks in advance for any responses!
Edited for a typo.
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