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I grew up out west in the city. I knew nothing--absolutely nothing about ticks! So, now that I live in the land where people find them every day, it often makes me anxious. I was thankful to hear from the Pediatrician yesterday that it actually takes 48-72 hours for a tick to transmit Lyme's disease. So, if they take a bath every night and I check them every night I should be good! That was a relief to me. Lyme's disease and ticks scare me. =(

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Kim said…
That is good to know. My FIL had Lyme's and it really took a toll. Do you use bug spray (like OFF) on the kids? Our pediatrician said it was okay to use, but I generally put it on their clothing and not directly on their skin. So far, so good! You didn't have any ticks out in CA?
June 17, 2009 at 7:44 AM
Anne said…
I just found a bug spray without deet actually. Did you get that email from Fairy Tales? They're hair leave in spray can be used as a body spray. I haven't tried it yet, but I will be soon and I'll let you know how it works! It's all natural, so I'm really hoping it will work!! =) I have heard that Lyme's is yucky as an adult =( I'm sorry your FIL has it! It was good to see you for a few minutes today. =)
June 17, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Kim said…
I just checked out the email. Thank you. I do worry about the DEET, but I think I worry more about ticks. I might try some of those products, though. Thank you. Have a great trip and we'll see you next week.
June 18, 2009 at 8:04 AM
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