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Bug spray

Phelia325Phelia325 member
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What are you gals using for bug repellent.  I try to avoid putting anything on, but the mosquitoes have been awful lately.  I was desperate this weekend and used Buzz Away, which is a natural repellent that has citronella and cedarwood and other essential oils, some of which are not recommended for pregnant women.  So I'm looking for something safer.  I may try Listerine next!
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  • kanga47skanga47s
    My doc just said no Deet.  I used OFF this last weekend.
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  • OurJellybeanOurJellybean member
    I think as long as it doesnt contain DEET that its ok in moderation, try using a lotion bug repellant as the aerosol one may be more able to be inhaled? Im not too sure. You can also try rubbing a orange peel on you as the citrus smell is suppose to repell them and its definitly natural. If you lived where i live even bug spray doesnt stop the damn things.. they will bite if they want to no matter what
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  • Kflie83Kflie83 member
    I hate having anything on me when I don't have to. We just bought these $4 bags from Walmart that you hang in the yard. They have ones for flies and mosquitoes I think.
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  • jackiemfjackiemf member
    eucalyptus oil works well
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  • Cherryblossoms07Cherryblossoms07 member
    I use California Baby because that is what I use on DD and I usually just spray a little on me also.  It is in the baby section at Target. 
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  • seashell_83seashell_83
    I used OFF this last weekend.
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  • tegsstegss member

    imageCherryblossoms07:
    I use California Baby because that is what I use on DD and I usually just spray a little on me also.  It is in the baby section at Target. 

     

    This. And it smells good too! :)

     

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  • heatheranddanny60509heatheranddanny60509
    Skin So Soft from Avon works really well and it smells good and makes your skin feel nice! I put in on the belly after the shower lol
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  • MrsClark8109MrsClark8109 member

    I bought a natural repellant with cedarwood, tea tree and lemon essential oils. Its basically a $10 1.5 oz spray bottle of water...would not reccomend.

    I'm considering buying a couple of those "bug bands" you clip on your shorts...does anyone know if they work??

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  • Nichie2Nichie2 member
    I found something at Wal Mart from "Cutter" brand.  It is all natural, and is Lemongrass (I believe).  My husband and I took it to a picnic with us, and used it, and it worked well for us!  Plus everyone around us was asking to use some since it was all natural!  I had tried Skin So Soft from Avon, but it doesn't work for me.  People are right, just nothing with DEET in it, but thats not easy to find.  Good luck!
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  • kerrymasskerrymass member
    My doc said to avoid DEET and the sprays.  She said lotions, particularly the ones that you would use on a baby or children are the best for expecting moms.  
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  • crysmikecrysmike
    California Baby makes an organic, baby safe spray.
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  • mrsduggermrsdugger
    What bug spray doesn't have deet? I finally broke down and used one with a low level...like 7%....deet this weekend because I can't find a deet free one anywhere. I get bit HORRIBLY and had 52...I had my husband count them....mosquito bites after a night at the drivein theater. The pediatricians i work for reccomend bug sprays with deet content with less than 12% for the babies so I figured it wouldn't be the worst thing I could do.
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  • AlmostMrsIAlmostMrsI member

    imagejackiemf:
    eucalyptus oil works well

    I used one this past weekend from Repel (Coleman also has a similar one) with the main ingredient of Lemon Eucalyptus Oil.  It was the first time I got ZERO bites while watching fireworks.  Normally I use the Off Skintastic stuff and get eaten alive.  I plan to keep using this one even after I have the baby. 

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  • HBear19HBear19
    imageMrsClark8109:

    I bought a natural repellant with cedarwood, tea tree and lemon essential oils. Its basically a $10 1.5 oz spray bottle of water...would not reccomend.

    I'm considering buying a couple of those "bug bands" you clip on your shorts...does anyone know if they work??

    Just be careful with this... I read that tea tree oil can be dangerous in pregnancy. I've tried to stay away from it.

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