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Jbon630
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best (safe) mosquito repellent?
I always get attacked by mosquitos unless I am bathed in OFF. But now I have a 1 month old and so I need a safer option. In the past, I've tried a few of the organic sprays, but I still get bit. Please help???
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mnmsoinlove
Mommy to 2 sweet girls!
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Re: best (safe) mosquito repellent?
Truthfully at 1 month I wouldn't put any spray on a baby without talking your ped. I would just keep them In the infant carrier with a net over them or keep them indoors.
Message edited 7/30/2013 11:33:03 AM.
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| Posted 7/30/13 11:31 AM |
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missfabulous
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best (safe) mosquito repellent?
We used the babyganics as well as the net over the PnP and stroller when we went upstate and it was really buggy. He got 2 bites the entire week. Not sure which was keeping it off him, but I think the net helped a lot.
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| Posted 7/30/13 11:41 AM |
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Xelindrya
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best (safe) mosquito repellent?
I assumed you were asking about yourself not for your 1m old but since obviously your 1m old is so closely attached to you, what’s safe for her but also works well for you?
Honestly it’s a chemical thing. Each person is chemically different and releases carbon monoxide differently. I just tried to stay indoors or screened areas, used repellents in the areas I was at. I had the off fan, off candles, off torches and my hubby found this natural powder you burn (which worked best by FAR) and wasn’t so bad in smell.
Take special precaution about what the baby touches if you treat yourself. But treating your legs is usually not bad. Its the arms that caused me grief. Avon’s bug stuff worked ok. I just cycled through until I found something that worked and used avoidance as the first option. I won’t lie. I still got bit up A LOT!
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| Posted 7/30/13 11:53 AM |
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Jbon630
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Re: best (safe) mosquito repellent?
Posted by mnmsoinlove
Truthfully at 1 month I wouldn't put any spray on a baby without talking your ped. I would just keep them In the infant carrier with a net over them or keep them indoors.
Thanks! I was planning on keeping her inside but I meant more for me LOL. I didn't want to use anything bad and then hold her.
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| Posted 7/30/13 11:53 AM |
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schmora15
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best (safe) mosquito repellent?
I always just used the bug net when my kids were that tiny. I found a Natural Bug Away Spray that works pretty well, I find that with my daughter I have to reapply a few times. They tend to love her though. It's a blend of essential oils, I love it.
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| Posted 7/30/13 12:04 PM |
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Re: best (safe) mosquito repellent?
purple prairie bug spray. you can order it online.
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| Posted 7/30/13 12:08 PM |
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agnesb
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best (safe) mosquito repellent?
California Baby® Natural Bug Blend™ Bug Repellent
Age: Use on children under 6 months of age only with the advice of a physician.
For Use: Head-to-toe. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes.
Scent: Citronella, lemongrass and cedar essential oils (known for their safe and effective bug repellent properties).
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| Posted 7/30/13 1:42 PM |
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Jbon630
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Re: best (safe) mosquito repellent?
Posted by Xelindrya
I assumed you were asking about yourself not for your 1m old but since obviously your 1m old is so closely attached to you, what’s safe for her but also works well for you?
Honestly it’s a chemical thing. Each person is chemically different and releases carbon monoxide differently. I just tried to stay indoors or screened areas, used repellents in the areas I was at. I had the off fan, off candles, off torches and my hubby found this natural powder you burn (which worked best by FAR) and wasn’t so bad in smell.
Take special precaution about what the baby touches if you treat yourself. But treating your legs is usually not bad. Its the arms that caused me grief. Avon’s bug stuff worked ok. I just cycled through until I found something that worked and used avoidance as the first option. I won’t lie. I still got bit up A LOT!
Yes! i was asking for me, not to put on the baby. Thanks so much
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GioiaMia
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best (safe) mosquito repellent?
weve been using babyganics this summer and so far so good!
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Serendipity
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Re: best (safe) mosquito repellent?
Posted by GioiaMia
weve been using babyganics this summer and so far so good!
I use it too but do you find it's oily???
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| Posted 7/30/13 2:23 PM |
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NoStressMom
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Re: best (safe) mosquito repellent?
Posted by Serendipity
Posted by GioiaMia
weve been using babyganics this summer and so far so good!
I use it too but do you find it's oily???
Yes very
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| Posted 7/30/13 2:26 PM |
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MommaG
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best (safe) mosquito repellent?
We use Burt's Bees - all natural and works pretty well.
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| Posted 7/30/13 8:18 PM |
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Atherley
So in Love with my DS
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best (safe) mosquito repellent?
California Baby® Natural Bug Blend™ Bug Repellent
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Jonsgirl04
Love my two girls! xoxo
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Re: best (safe) mosquito repellent?
We use good old fashioned AVON SKIN SO SOFT!! 
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