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Bug Spray - Scottsdale,AZ

We will be heading to the mountains and I want to be prepared with bug spray. I hadn't thought about it until now and used to use Skin so Soft. We fly on Wednesday so getting the Skin So Soft ordered will not be practical. What do others use for their kids? My kids are 4 and 21 months. Should I go for a deet free type since they are younger? I have heard many of them stink too. I am not even sure if it will be an issue, but I want to be prepared and not sorry later! My poor daughter swells up from simple gnat bites! I can't imagine how annoying a mosquito bite will be to her.

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I like using "Swy Flotter" by Kiss My Face. I've found it at Sprouts and Sunflower Market. I think Whole Foods has it too.

Have fun in the mountains!

K.

We've used the Repel lemon eucalyptus and it works great! It does smell like lemon but rather that than some of the other alternatives. The ones with picaridin aren't as harmful as the DEET. DEET is only ok if it's just sprayed onto fabrics, never onto skin is it safe.

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We love "Bite Blocker." It is deet-free and smells much better than other natural repellents that we've tried. It works, too! It's the neem oil that stinks - it's better masked in this product than some. If you ask me, Off! stinks, too! I just would not put deet on my little ones. I ordered mine online, but have read that Whole Foods carries it now.

Have a great time in the mountains! :)

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Avon Skin So Soft Spray. Totally safe for little ones, deet free & smells great! We are from the midwest & I am a mosquito magnent & this stuff works!!!

We've used the Repel lemon eucalyptus and it works great! It does smell like lemon but rather that than some of the other alternatives. The ones with picaridin aren't as harmful as the DEET. DEET is only ok if it's just sprayed onto fabrics, never onto skin is it safe.

Hi.

I am not sure where you live but Sunflower supermarket in Tucson carrys a bug cream by Badger that is deet free and has worked well for us. I like it because it smells nice too and I don't have to worry about putting it on my daughter.

I can't remember the name, but a few years ago I got this stuff at whole foods that was a wipe on bug repellant. I don't know if it would work well for an onslaught of bugs, but it is worth a try and very natural. It would be in the bug repellant area.

http://www.greatergoods.com/store/yard-garden/pest-contro...

put that into your browser it will go to a picture of Repel Insect repellent it is AMAZING!!! I know you can buy it at Ace Hardware!! WORKS really well and it is lemon and eucalyptus smell is strong but smells good! and I put it on my kids no bites!! but if you do get any bites get yourself some: SeaSource Detox Spa Renewing Body Gelée it works wonders on burns, sun burns, bug bites, sore muscles, cuts and scrapes, bruises, and much much more!!!
Message me if you'd like more info! hope that helps!!
OH AND TEA TREE OIL ALSO HELPS WITH BUG BITES!!!

Hi M., I have some great natural options for you that we use. Send me an email with your number so we can connect, or give me a call at ###-###-####.

I like using "Swy Flotter" by Kiss My Face. I've found it at Sprouts and Sunflower Market. I think Whole Foods has it too.

Have fun in the mountains!

K.

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