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Bug spray for baby?

summerandmattsummerandmatt member
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Hello ladies-

I live in Houston,TX where the mosquitoes are INSANE. I'm desperate to get outside (my 3 year old is getting stir crazy in the house) but the mosquitoes are so bad I don't want to take DD2 out (she's nearly 3 weeks old). Anyone have any advice about bug sprays/mosquito repellents that are safe for infants? 

We're scraping the barrel of indoor activities over here lol 

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  • smash1228smash1228 member
    The Honest Company has an all natural bug repellent. I just ordered some but have not tried it out yet. They also have sunblock safe for babies under 6 mo.
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  • bride05Julesbride05Jules member
    They make nets to go over infant carriers and strollers. Can you go that route?
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  • MrsRKJMrsRKJ member
    We're going to be at a picnic this weekend, and LO has a seat with a net over it, but just in case I got one of those OFF fans to clip onto it
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  • MrsR11MrsR11 member

    imageMrsRKJ:
    We're going to be at a picnic this weekend, and LO has a seat with a net over it, but just in case I got one of those OFF fans to clip onto it

    This. Just make sure no one lifts the net... DH lifted our bet the other day, and then trapped a bunch of mosquitos inside with DS.... Poor little guy has quite a few bites now :(  

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  • skioskio member
    I wouldn't use a spray under 6m. Ditto the netting and clip on thing.
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  • RIngReadyRIngReady member
    Brica makes a carseat net cover that I love.  It keeps the bugs out and UVB ays too. We got ours at BRU for like $15.00, and we use it all the time. 
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  • mjune3881mjune3881 member
    Our pedi said no bug spray before 6 months old.  Personally I would take the 3 year old to some sort of indoor play place and let them go crazy!  :)
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  • diana.filipidiana.filipi member

    I use one called Bug a Boo.  I haven't used it on my 3 week old but I use it on all the rest of us and it would be safe enough for the baby I just don't go out with him during bug time.

     

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  • Liamsmom517Liamsmom517
    I just took my 2 month old to the pedi today and she told me no bug spray or sunscreen under 6 months.
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  • HZ2012HZ2012 member
    My pedi said I could use bug spray on LO but not on his hands and not near his mouth. Don't spray it directly on, spray your hands and then rub on their arms and legs. Also, I've heard that keeping a dryer sheet in your pocket repels bugs. Maybe keep one near LO but obviously keep a close eye so she doesn't play with it or eat it!
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  • s2becrawfords2becrawford member
    I think I started using it at 6 months not sure but California baby has a all natural one really good and I'm pretty sure it's deep free:) I think it's 14.99 a bottle but it will last a while :) hope this helps
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  • ecoeducatorecoeducator
    The Environmental Working Group released a helpful guide this summer. The infant recommendation is no repellent before 6 months. More info here:

    https://www.ewg.org/research/ewgs-guide-bug-repellents/kids
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  • annelivorsterannelivorster member
    The Honest Company has a great one with no junk in it. For $10 off their products, use this link: www.honest.com/1588 Their stain remover is phenomenal too FYI. Well, all their products are, truly! You can get free samples with that link too.
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  • andrea0418andrea0418 member
    We have these mosquito smiley stickers.
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