We are taking DD to Dominican Republic with us next week and already have the California Baby sunscreen. What bug spray is best for baby? She will turn 7 mo. (HOLY COW) when we are there.
Secondly, this is a hard decision re: DEET. I would be cautious, but have to weight the benefits vs. risks. Probably getting malaria or something similar would be worse than the risk of using a lotion with a low percentage of DEET.
Secondly, this is a hard decision re: DEET. I would be cautious, but have to weight the benefits vs. risks. Probably getting malaria or something similar would be worse than the risk of using a lotion with a low percentage of DEET.
Thank you all for the information! We will most likely just use the CA baby. I am going to be purchasing a net for her crib and already have one for her stroller. From what I have heard, there are very few bugs there. Fingers crossed!
Re: Bug spray/lotion with Deet. What kind?
From Safe Mama website:
"DEET can act as an irritant, and has been reported to be the cause of seizures, insomnia, mood disturbances and impaired cognitive function."
https://safemama.com/2008/07/07/safemama-report-safer-bug-repellents/
There are a bunch of recommendations on that website. I personally would not use anything with DEET. It freaks me out. ??
First of all, your daughter is gorgeous!
Secondly, this is a hard decision re: DEET. I would be cautious, but have to weight the benefits vs. risks. Probably getting malaria or something similar would be worse than the risk of using a lotion with a low percentage of DEET.
Here is some info I found online, scroll down to the section on children: https://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/deetfacts.htm
And a dr's perspective courtesty of thebump: https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/blogs/0-6months/archive/2007/08/17/q-deet-ok.aspx?MsdVisit=1
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My pedi said no to all bug repellent!
But, that we could use Skin So Soft from Avon.
It may be a different case though since you are going out of the country.
Thanks Sunny for the compliment. We think she is pretty dang cute too!
I really appreciate all the links. I just want her to be safe!