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Chosen Answer by Laura F

You really should call an exterminator hun. If babies are getting bit that isn't good. I was going to suggest ant traps or ant powder. But when kids are involved please take caution. If you can't afford Orkin. You can go to your local Ace Hardware or equivalent store they are usually helpful in that area.

Chosen Answer by Mama Pastafarian

Sprinkle borax around the perimeter outside. They won't cross the line. You can buy it in the aisle with the clothes detergent. I think the brand name is 20 mule team or 40 mule team, or something similar.

Chosen Answer by old cat lady

I have found the Grant's ant stakes to be effective in getting ants out of my home. There is no way a cat can get into them and be poisoned. If you are leaving dry food out for your cat it is really not a good idea. It is much healthier for the cat to have two "meals" a day even if your return in the evening is somewhat erratic. The cat will not starve waiting for your return. When dry food is out all the time the cat's digestive system is always in an "on" mode. This means that blood and digestive juices are constantly in the cat's stomach and the healthy fresh blood is not available for the maintenance of other important organs in the body.