We recently discovered that my youngest has an allergy to mosquito bites. Someone accidentally left the back screen door open one evening and since my daughter falls asleep with her light on, the bugs were attracted to her bedroom. She had several bites on her face but it was the ones on each elbow that reacted. They got huge and swollen and were warm to the touch. Luckily one treatment with some OTC allergy meds and the swelling and itching went right down. Still, that opened my eyes to the fact that I need to be more diligent about protecting her. We have some camping trips coming up but the last thing I want to do is spray her with chemicals. I was recently introduced to Bug Smarties, a line of clothing with built-in bug protection. The active “ingredient” is permethrin, an effective, odorless insect protection that lasts the expected lifetime of a garment.
Bug Smarties is registered with the EPA (Environment Protection Act) and has been rated a IV under the toxicity category for consumer labeling which is the most favorable rating issued. This means that the risk is so low, the company is not required to put any sort of warning label on their products.
Help Protect Kids from Summer Bugs that can Carry Lyme and other Dangerous Diseases with Bug Smarties! One Step Ahead has recently expanded its popular Bug Smarties insect-repellent clothing line with the new 2015 collection and my girls each got an outfit! The styles are comfortable as well as cute. 
This is Parker. She’s wearing a size 5/6. It’s a bit big on her but she’ll have room to grow. She loves the thumb holes on the sleeves to keep her hands covered. The long pants and sleeves also help keep her covered and protected from bugs.
This is McKinley. She’s wearing some Bug Smarties leggings and a cute hoodie in size 7/8. The leggings are perfect but the top is on the small side. Even though these garments contain insect protectant, they don’t have any strange odors.
I love that wearing these cute outfits protects my girls without having to spray them down with chemicals. They will be perfect for dusk while we are camping this summer!
The Bug Smarties™ assortment consists of lightweight, performance-based options that are great for active, outside play – think camp, BBQs, sports, picnics and more. The collection includes boys and girls matching Performance Pants, Shirts, Hoodies and Headbands. In addition to the Bug Smarties™ apparel, One Step Ahead is also offering additional protective accessories such as an Insect Shield® TravelChair. All items are available via catalog or online at www.onestepahead.com.
About Insect Shield® Technology:
Insect Shield Repellent Apparel and Gear are revolutionary products designed to provide long-lasting, effective and convenient personal insect protection. The durable protection provided by Insect Shield is the result of years of research and testing. In July 2003, Insect Shield Repellent Apparel was registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Insect Shield Technology is utilized by leading lifestyle brands, work wear distributors and International relief organizations across the globe to provide effective protection against insects and the diseases they can carry. Insect Shield is an approved vendor of the US Army and US Marine Corps. For more information visit insectshield.com.
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