I am looking for a very effective DEET FREE insect repellant. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Celeste has pretty harsh reactions to mosquito bites. THe summer before last, she got bit on the cheek and her whole face swelled up. She couldnt open her eye and her lips were swollen shut. Any time she gets a bit on her leg or arm it swells up to about the size of a grapefruit and gets rock hard.
She starts summer school today, and I want to send them with something they can use on her daily to help keep the bugs at bay, but I am not comfortable using Deet on her. Does anyone have any effective alternatives?
I have seen california baby and northern essences both have bug away type stuff, but havent tried any. I need to order pretty soon too!
TIA
wbkt8
06-19-2006, 07:54 AM
i just got some from Frost Fish Cove Soaps (http://hyenacart.com/FrostFishCoveSoaps/) (toryandrew) and while I really had to cover all exposed skin with it (i got the spray & spritzed some on & spread it to cover) it's seemed to work pretty well for me. i haven't had it too long, but we have bad mosquitos and they always find me and i'm pretty sensitive to them.
i know that mamajo is also in the process of developing one too, but i don't think she's testing it yet.
OneFabMama
06-19-2006, 11:26 AM
I just bought some from Babies R Us actually - it's called Natrapel. I got a decent sized bottle for 6.99. It smells really good too. Havent used it yet though.
SandyG
06-19-2006, 12:19 PM
www.insectarmor.com
stellar225
06-19-2006, 02:12 PM
Cutter Advanced uses picardin instead of DEET and is just as effective.
I know this is an old topic, but I make my own insect repellant because living in southern Georgia we are overrun with mosquitos and gnats.
I used Grapeseed oil for the base and added citronella, cedarwood, eucalyptus, tea tree and lemon grass oils. It works great for us and the mosquitos used to love me.
You can always search online for recipes too, just cheaper than buying it in my case and I always love to make my own so I know exactly what's going into it.
Jemgirl
07-10-2006, 09:13 PM
I ordered some from Frost Fish Cove too....it should be here in the next day or two. I'll let you know how it works as usually the mosquitos LOVE me!
lindsayncadence
07-17-2006, 04:12 AM
i have some OFF brand its botanicals plant based i got it when i was preggo bc it has no deet i love it and it dont stink!!
brookesmom
08-08-2006, 07:27 AM
I use my avon for the bugs. My daughter is 2.5 and I have sensitive skin and it does not bother us. It is deet free.
Leininger27
08-08-2006, 08:55 AM
:yeahthat: I agree with pp. I use avon insect stuff and it is awesome. My ds is the same way with mosquitos and we have never had any problem with mosquitos once I got it.
frawwgwithtadpoles
08-08-2006, 08:57 AM
We use Avon Skin So Soft products and they work great for us. I have also used Bounce dryer sheets (just rub them over exposed skin) and they worked really well too!
flobee76
08-08-2006, 09:07 AM
Here is another vote for AVON! That's what I've been using forEVER! We use it now for the whole family.... LOVE IT!
