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Brilliant way to repel mosquitos!!!

HawaiiBrideGrmHawaiiBrideGrm
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Commercial repellents are often harsh for kid's skin. But is there another option? THERE IS!!!

Fabric softener dryer sheets are a good low-cost alternative and it's easy to use. Simply wipe all of the child's exposed skin with a dry dryer sheet, like you'd use a washcloth. Then tuck a corner of the dryer sheet in the back of the diaper or pants of the child, leaving a long "tail" hanging out. This keeps kids mosquito-bite free.

From Clinician Reviews for NPs by Jack Runyan.

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  • bridesrighthandbridesrighthand member
    I've heard that before and a friend says it really works!
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  • WaitingOnTwoPinkLinesWaitingOnTwoPinkLines member
    Except for all the nasty chemicals that are in dryer sheets. Ew.
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  • HarrietNJMommyHarrietNJMommy

    imageWaitingOnTwoPinkLines:
    Except for all the nasty chemicals that are in dryer sheets. Ew.

    I was thinking the same thing. I actually stopped using fabric softener and dryer sheets for this reason.

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  • brightningbrightning member

    I routinely get devoured by mosquitoes, head to toe, so I'll totally try this. DD and DH never have a bite on them.

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  • mrshutchmrshutch
    I think it works pretty well. The best solution? Have bats around! There are a ton around the lake house and I never see mosquitoes. The bats must totally gorge themselves.
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  • MrsCorbinMrsCorbin member
    I use Avon's skin so soft lotion in the regular scent.  It doesn't smell great but mosquitos hate the smell and stay away.  I always get bit if I don't put it on.  We play outside a lot at night because it is so hot here during the day.  I put it on the kids and they never get bit.  It is nice because it is just lotion.
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  • Clotho!Clotho!
    I have not tried this so I can't say if it actually works or not but I read some where if you put Listerine in spray bottle you can spray your outdoor area and it will keep the bugs away. Not sure how environmentally friendly that would be though
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  • Mrs.HubbardMrs.Hubbard
    I might have to give this a try...
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  • Dani123Dani123

    imageMrsCorbin:
    I use Avon's skin so soft lotion in the regular scent.  It doesn't smell great but mosquitos hate the smell and stay away.  I always get bit if I don't put it on.  We play outside a lot at night because it is so hot here during the day.  I put it on the kids and they never get bit.  It is nice because it is just lotion.

    We use this also!! Its heaven and smells GREAT!!  My mom put this on us when we were kids too LOL

    Dryer sheets are interesting though...maybe for infants though, M would never keep that in her pants lol

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