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Could You Please Recommend a Safe Bug Repellent for My 6 Month Old Daughter?
Read all 13 responses: "Hi, I am really looking forward to spend a lot of time outdoors with my beautiful 6-month old daughter. But I am so worried about ...
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- You should ask your doctor - I believe that at 6 months old, no bug spray with deet can be used. I think they'll tell you to rearrange your lifestyle so that you are ...
- My son was 6 months last summer, and we found ways to avoid putting our DEET-based repellant on his skin. I kept him in long sleeves and pants as much as possible or ...
- If you can avoid using bug repellent, I would recommend that first and foremost. My daughter was a few months old last summer and I just kept her covered up as much as...
Bug Repellent and Sunscreen for 4 Month Old
Read all 28 responses: "So I know that neither bug repellent or sunscreen are recommended for infants (although some places do say 5-7% DEET for over 2 ...
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- Don't use tea tree oil! It causes skin sensativity to light so it's never a good idea to use it before going directly in the sun, it's not to be used undiluted on chi...
- Skin so soft by AVON...most representives have samples...my daughter was extreme reaction to bits and deet did not mix with her excema and that was the best option...h...
- Hi, you should go to a natural store, Whole Foods is great, or Organica. They have all kinds of sunscreen with no deet and is safe for babies. They also have bug spr...
Recommendations for Bug Repellent Safe for Baby & Toddler
Read all 19 responses: "We're heading to Saugatuck, MI for a family vacation and have been advised by others to make sure to bring bug repellent.
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- I bought one at Whole Foods that works pretty good. It smells a lot like citrus and is safe for babies. I also used it last summer when I was pregnant. I can't reme...
- Avon's Skin So Soft lotions. They are mild and contain citronella. They have always worked for my family. My mom would use this lotion on us as kids in the deep woods ...
- Must repellants are the same. Make sure the clothes you bring are darker colors or at least not bright yellows or oranges. The bugs think they're landing on flower beds.
Seeking Nontoixic Bug Repellant
Read all 42 responses: "My 14 mo daughter is a mosquito magnet. I am looking for something that I can put on her that is nontoxic and not sticky gross.
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- Hi there, I've tried the Skin So Soft from Avon and it didn't work for me. I'm currently using Bug-a-Boo from Lemongrass Spa (made here in Colorado) and it uses all...
- I found this wonderful woman and her natural spray at the farmer's market. It is an insect repellant as well as it makes the itch and redness go away. I get these bad ...
- Listerine. Use regular brown stuff in a spray bottle, careful around the face. Do not use mint or any flavor as they are sticky. We do this outside and get no bites. I...
Bug Bam Wristbands (Bug Repellants)
As soon as I put it on my niece she stopped getting bites, the other great thing is it does not smell like bug spray! It smells good! ...
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- I've never tried them, but had a sales representative from Bass Pro Shop tell me they didn't work. This summer we started using the Off Clip Ons. They work really we...
- For non toxic I found citronella oil works really well. I got a small bottle of it for less than $3 and I put 10 drops of it in a small 2 oz spritzer bottle and dilute...
- My niece is allergic to mosquito bites and tried using this and while it did reduce the number of bites it did not prevent them all. The company I represent is a welln...
Insect Repellant-recommendations from Experienced Moms
Read all 30 responses: "Hello-- As we prepare for summer, I was thinking about an insect repellant for my 17 month old. I have heard good things about Skin ...
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- If you live in an area where west nile virus is prevalent, Avon SOS will not be sufficient to protect your child. There is another type of insect repellent available c...
- Avon also sells an insect repellant/sunscreen that is wonderful! I forget the name of it exactly, but it's in a green bottle with orange lettering.
- I have attached a link about bug sprays from the American Academy of Pediatrics and recommendations. http://www.aap.org/publiced/BR_Repellents.htm I think the import...
Looking for Spray Parks
I am new to the Lowell area and I am looking for some spray parks around this are or even a ... so it's nice and shady, just remember to bring bug spray. ...
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- Hi Michele, there is a spray park in Billerica on RT 129. It is on the Chelmsford Billerica line, it is not as fancy as Shedd park, but is usually less crowded and i...
- The one in Dracut is at Veterans Memorial Park. Nothing fancy (no buckets/flowers, etc.), but just a true spray area with water coming out of the ground. There is al...
- Dracut on Broadway Rd behind the post office there is a nice park. Have a great summer!!
Bug Repellents
Avon Skin so soft bug repellent sunscreen is nice because it doesn't spray and you don't have to worry about it getting in their little faces...plus the ...
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- Young Living Essential Oils is a company I do business with and they have a product called "Purification." It is an essential oil blend of: citronella, lemongrass, la...
- Who puts oil on a baby that is going out doors? Isn't there sun out doors? sun + baby + oil = one cooked baby, right? My daughter's pediatrician told us to use the ...
- You should contact your pediatrician and ask what their recomendations are. He might recommend something you wouldn't expect. The diseases that you can get from the ...
Bug Bites Getting Infected
I try to spray her with bug repellant when she's outside. I've found some really effective ones that are made with lemon grass and eucalyptus. ...
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- sounds like an allergic reaction - I'm allergic to bee stings in the same way - swelling, pain and itching. spend the money to get a good exterminator so you can elimi...
- I had my 3 year old daughter at the doctor this week for the very same thing. Her bug bite made her cheek swell up so bad she couldn't even open her mouth all the way....
- Hi T. - You might try boosting your children's immune system with Echinacea or other immune stimulating herbs. For the bites themselves, look for a salve/cream wit...
How Do You Repel Bees and Wasps?
Aug 30, 2009 ... I have sold Avon for 5 years now and I have tons of people who swear by the SSS Bath oil for warding off mosquitos and bugs SSS Bug spray ...
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- I have not tried this, but read somewhere that rubbing a regular Bounce softener sheet on your skin would repel the bees and wasps. I guess it's worth a try. I've al...
- Be sure not to wear bright clothing and check your shampoo to see if it has florals in it. It could be that you're just too sweet for your own good! :)
- I have sold Avon for 5 years now and I have tons of people who swear by the SSS Bath oil for warding off mosquitos and bugs. SSS Bug spray also works better because i...
