I have heard people say you can spray it on your clothing instead of your skin, and it probably works very well for nights when they might not be very invasive, or maybe even when they are heavy. Since I haven’t had to try that yet I am unsure but it makes sense especially for children who put their hands in their mouths. It sure seems safer using this personal mosquito control method than spraying their skin. They also have these little things you can hang now from your clothing I believe which seems like a wonderful idea. As long as your child is old enough to trust not to keep touching it. Maybe pinning it behind their backs would work?