Looking for a natural mosquito repellant safe for a baby

June 20, 2007

I'm looking for a natural mosquito repellant that would be safe for a 5

month old baby (and adults of course) to use?

The mosquitos in my backyard are horrible and every time my dog goes

out potty, he brings in at least 10 with him. I have at least 7 bites

on me.

Luckily my baby doesn't have any, but it's a matter of time.

We can't even go for walks as they have been so bad lately.

So if there's anything you can suggest, I would appreciate it.

I prefer something I could purchase online from a company versus trying

to mix my own ingredients.

Thanks!

Paula

June 21, 2007

Skin so soft from Avon is what I use or Avon's Bug

Guard for children. It is DEET-free (so it's not

toxic) unlike the other bug repellants you buy at the

store. The bug guard also has sunscreen which is safe

for children.

The SSS you can spray on your window screens and use

in both bath water or spray lightly on the skin to

repel. The Bug Guard is a lotion or spray. Both are

excellent and I have used them for many years on both

babies and pets.

Jenny Kernan

--- Paula <pokeracepj wrote:

> I'm looking for a natural mosquito repellant that

> would be safe for a 5

> month old baby (and adults of course) to use?

>

> The mosquitos in my backyard are horrible and every

> time my dog goes

> out potty, he brings in at least 10 with him. I

> have at least 7 bites

> on me.

>

> Luckily my baby doesn't have any, but it's a matter

> of time.

>

> We can't even go for walks as they have been so bad

> lately.

>

> So if there's anything you can suggest, I would

> appreciate it.

>

> I prefer something I could purchase online from a

> company versus trying

> to mix my own ingredients.

>

> Thanks!

>

> Paula

>

June 23, 2007

I have heard Lavendar oil is good for adults but don't put it on bub-it is

reported to increase female hormones and youngsters have developed early

breasts-so be carefull with teenager boys as well-----use it only as a stand by

-might be ok to rub a little diluted on dogs fur or colar-will make her smell

nice anyway-worth a try-----------------a recent listing on essential oils may

give you a better idea-------------citronella -burning it is a natural

repellant but not sure about on the skin but perhaps a little on a towel near

child may help -be aware essential oils are very strong and may burn skin and

eyes esp on bub-you can buy mosi repellant that you burn for a few hours-we

live in the bus in australia and they do help but don't irradicate the

problem-if you check out the net you may get a recipie to make your own but they

are only a couple of dollars for a box of about 10 or more and one or two will

do a night---- they are available at supermarkets and

disposal stores.

Paula <pokeracepj wrote: I'm looking for a natural mosquito

repellant that would be safe for a 5

month old baby (and adults of course) to use?

The mosquitos in my backyard are horrible and every time my dog goes

out potty, he brings in at least 10 with him. I have at least 7 bites

on me.

Luckily my baby doesn't have any, but it's a matter of time.

We can't even go for walks as they have been so bad lately.

So if there's anything you can suggest, I would appreciate it.

I prefer something I could purchase online from a company versus trying

to mix my own ingredients.

Thanks!

Paula

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June 23, 2007

I don't know if this will be helpful in anyway or anyone can add any

suggestions to this, but I have acne and apply either tea tree oil or

vetivert essential oils to the acne. I have noticed when I have done

this and mosquitoes were out, I got bit less. Not sure if there is a

connection. I have heard tea tree being used to reduce - eliminate-

prevent lice also. Jayanthi

, cheryl bullock

<cooee.shari wrote:

>

> I have heard Lavendar oil is good for adults but don't put it on

bub-it is reported to increase female hormones and youngsters have

developed early breasts-so be carefull with teenager boys as well-----

use it only as a stand by -might be ok to rub a little diluted on

dogs fur or colar-will make her smell nice anyway-worth a try-------

----------a recent listing on essential oils may give you a better

idea-------------citronella -burning it is a natural repellant but

not sure about on the skin but perhaps a little on a towel near

child may help -be aware essential oils are very strong and may

burn skin and eyes esp on bub-you can buy mosi repellant that you

burn for a few hours-we live in the bus in australia and they do help

but don't irradicate the problem-if you check out the net you may get

a recipie to make your own but they are only a couple of dollars for

a box of about 10 or more and one or two will do a night---- they are

available at supermarkets and

> disposal stores.

>

> Paula <pokeracepj wrote: I'm looking for a natural

mosquito repellant that would be safe for a 5

> month old baby (and adults of course) to use?

>

> The mosquitos in my backyard are horrible and every time my dog

goes

> out potty, he brings in at least 10 with him. I have at least 7

bites

> on me.

>

> Luckily my baby doesn't have any, but it's a matter of time.

>

> We can't even go for walks as they have been so bad lately.

>

> So if there's anything you can suggest, I would appreciate it.

>

> I prefer something I could purchase online from a company versus

trying

> to mix my own ingredients.

>

> Thanks!

>

> Paula

> Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Autos

new Car Finder tool.

>

June 24, 2007

Thanks for being my group.

June 24, 2007

4 acne: Here's a suggestion:

Take some sandalwood powder mix it wth water & apply d paste on d effected

prt. Try it! Its effective, economical + natural

Jennifer <ilovemadras wrote: