Need a safe insect repellant for children age 5 and a pregnant mother. Any suggestions are appreciated. thank you all.
2006-08-04 15:25:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Cutter skinsations insect repellent aloe and vitamin E
2006-08-04 15:27:55 · answer #1 · answered by swtlilazndevil0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use caution with any product that contains the chemical Diethyltoluamide, more commonly known as DEET. A certain amount of the chemical is absorbed through the skin into your bloodstream. In large doses, it can make you seriously ill. DEET has been shown to increase the risk for birth defects in chicks, but not in rats or rabbits.
Unfortunately, not much information is available on the possible harmful effects in human pregnancies. But because DEET is considered toxic in high enough doses, it is generally recommended that pregnant women either avoid using repellents containing DEET or use them only in small amounts.
Some experts consider products that contain citronella oil to be a safer alternative to DEET products. Citronella is an essential oil that may have some effectiveness in repelling insects. There are no published studies showing it to be safe or unsafe to use during pregnancy. However, according to the California Teratogen Information Service (an agency in charge of compiling information on substances that may cause birth defects), there's no potential harm from applying small amounts of citronella products to your clothes (rather than your skin), which should be nearly as effective in repelling bugs.
2006-08-04 22:29:50 · answer #2 · answered by ted_armentrout 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a brand called Naturelle that is nothing but pure citronella oil. I think it can be found at Walmart. But you can also make a homemade repellent from lemongrass and lavendar.
2006-08-04 22:31:16 · answer #3 · answered by thisisraya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tip I just got off of one of my discussion lists is to put an unused dryer sheet in your belt loop, or sticking out of your pocket, or just somewhere on your body. I guess they are even having the postal workers do this in some areas.
2006-08-04 22:29:51 · answer #4 · answered by Meg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Off bug Wipes for Family
2006-08-04 22:28:20 · answer #5 · answered by ellen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avon skin so soft. It smells good, works good, and is dog and child safe.
I use it on my dog when we go out in the woods to keep the skeeters off of him.
2006-08-04 22:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by impossible 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been told that "OFF" has come out with a bracket, that keeps the mosquitoes away.
2006-08-04 22:36:23 · answer #7 · answered by kayboff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bear grease.
2006-08-04 22:28:55 · answer #8 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
off
2006-08-04 22:29:16 · answer #9 · answered by rosalove222 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avon- use their skin-so-soft oil. It is cheap and it works.
2006-08-04 22:28:25 · answer #10 · answered by Iteachdailey4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋