If the thing that's keeping your family from playing outside as the sun sets is the chance of bug bites (hello, mosquito season!) we discovered a well-reviewed product on Amazon that might help you and the kids. Sure, you can definitely use bug spray [1] to keep the gnats away, but what do you do after the kids get a bite? Itching can take on a life of its own.
The Bug Bite Thing Suction Tool [2] ($10) is an easy-to-use device that when applied after a bite can dramatically reduce redness and itchiness. Designed to work on mosquitoes, bees, wasps, biting flies, no-see-ums, chiggers, sea lice, and more, you apply the tool to the bite and pull back like a reverse needle (you'll want to use less force when treating children), and it sucks out the poison and irritants that are responsible for making you itch. It's child-safe, but the company recommends you letting the kids try it out before they need it — so before a bite — so they can get used to the suction sensation. There's a great video to watch that demonstrates proper use and even has a few tips on bee stings.
