I am 36 weeks pregnant and desperately need an insect repellant! Any ideas?
2006-06-30 04:52:46 · 10 answers · asked by kendalandsam 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
P.S. Chris- are you kidding me?
2006-06-30 05:06:10 · update #1
Honestly, the safest mosquito repellant is garlic. If you really like it, you can eat a ton of the stuff, but I used garlic on one of my kids who was really popular with mosquitoes. It was *incredible*--100% effective for 48 hours. And everyone I have recommended it to has agreed. Garlic is even used in professional mosquito repellants for lawn care.
Take a pinch of powdered garlic between your thumb and first finger. Run your closed fingers under the tap quickly, then make a paste out of the garlic. Put the paste on your forehead if you have no bites; put a little on the bites if you have it. (It will also help heal them.)
The garlic smells for a few minutes until it dries, then you can't detect it--but the bugs can!! I used it every night on my son. If I missed one night, he was still okay. If I forgot 2 in a row, he'd be all bitten up again...
2006-07-01 12:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Deet-free choices :
Bite Blocker Insect Repellent - Bite Blocker
Buzz Away Insect Repellent - Quantum
Other alternative :
Wear light-weight long pants and long sleeves.
2006-06-30 12:33:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, ASK YOUR DOCTOR!
Some people have sensitivity to DEET, a chemical in many repellents. Some do not. DEET may affect a fetus or small children and there are plenty of Deet free products out there.
But you are getting prenatal care, right? If not, DO SO IMMEDIATELY. Keep a small notebook and write down any questions you have like this between prenatal visits. Your ob/gyn knows your condition and history better than anyone else, so ASK him or her to be safe and get accurate information.
2006-06-30 12:01:15 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skin-so-soft by Avon. Not only is it a great repellant but it is great for the skin and smells good too.
2006-06-30 12:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by Mollywobbles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always took a citronella candle with me wherever I went when I was pregnant. You never know what is 100% safe when you are pregnant!
2006-06-30 11:59:07 · answer #5 · answered by momx4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OFF it works great and i think its safe to use while your pregnant just try not to breath it in
2006-06-30 11:57:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skin-So-Soft by Avon
2006-06-30 11:56:04 · answer #7 · answered by Caesar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider Citronella candles. At least you do not have to apply it on your body.
2006-06-30 11:58:44 · answer #8 · answered by Yadu M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
repel, they seel it at sportsmans warehouse
2006-06-30 12:02:29 · answer #9 · answered by half insane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tarbac lotion
2006-06-30 11:55:27 · answer #10 · answered by fazzy0323 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋