Ask the Expert Alice Cary Alice introduced her oldest child, Will, to the outdoors at a very early age by climbing New Hampshire's Mt. Washington in winter while pregnant. And she and her family haven't stopped experiencing the joys of outdoor adventure, even with newborn twins.
Hats help too.
Use a citronella-based repellent, such as Naturapel. Citronella isn't as effective as DEET, but it isn't toxic and it does offer some protection. Finally, if mosquitoes are making your camping trip miserable, pack up and go home, and wait for a better time of year. I've seen plenty of bug jackets for adults, but none small enough for a toddler. Someone's missing the boat here.