Diaper Swappers

Anna0623 · 05-29-2012, 08:19 PM

Not sure why but everytime my dd and DS go out to play normal 11am -12 they get eaten by Mosquitos and they scratch the bites until they bleeped. What could I use to repel the Mosquitos and to help with all of the bites they have already. Not like I can keep them in the house all day! Any help or advice would be great.

kelpie169 · 05-29-2012, 08:25 PM

Gonna sound weird but make them eat lots o garlicky stuff. Maybe even run them down with garlic...the liquid from minced garlic or crush some cloves and run it on. Always worked for us. They'll need a bath and tooth brushing after but thy won't be bitten up. As for the bites they already have-milk baths help my son. Use powdered milk and baking soda in a bath...takes the itch right out.

sisu · 05-29-2012, 09:23 PM

I just read somewhere that peppermint essential oil does a great job. Mix some in a spray bottle with a bit of water, shake, and spray it on. I didn't get to try it yet, though, so I can't tell you if it really does work.

Anna0623 · 05-29-2012, 10:15 PM

Thank you both I will be trying both things just need to buy some garlic and peppermint oil too! Will be heading to the store to Tomorrow.

bobbyjk · 05-30-2012, 06:51 AM

I just bought this from Walmart the other day: EcoSmart Organic Insect Repellant. It was near the home and garden section. All natural ingredients no chemicals and no DEET. The active ingredients are Geraniol (from Geraniums), Rosemary Oil, Cinammon Oil, Lemongrass Oil

dancermommy1 · 05-30-2012, 06:54 AM

I love the California Baby repellant. Usually citronella based sprays don't work for me (I'm like a mosquito magnet), but this works extraordinarily well, and I feel comfortable using it on DS. I also place citronella plants around my patio, and rub up against them to get the oils on me.... I rub leaves on DS, also.

I've not had luck with peppermint oil, thought is IS a good ant repellant. Garlic can work, so I hear, but it also repels friends & family, lol...

Seriously, the California baby is expensive but lasts a long time and smells nice, DEET free.

Also, do try citronella plants--it's safer for you than burning the candles & inhaling the fumes, and I think works better. Plus, you have the added advantage of being able to rub the leaves all over you & your kids--which is a natural repellant. For that matter, plant geraniums and lemongrass and rub those on you, as well!

Nerissa · 05-30-2012, 08:17 AM

I havne't had any luck with the "natural" bug repellents. Every time I tried a new one everyone came home with horrible bug bites.

05-29-2012, 08:19 PM	#1
Anna0623 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,613 Ratings: 114 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	What to use as mosquito repellant for dd and DS Not sure why but everytime my dd and DS go out to play normal 11am -12 they get eaten by Mosquitos and they scratch the bites until they bleeped. What could I use to repel the Mosquitos and to help with all of the bites they have already. Not like I can keep them in the house all day! Any help or advice would be great.

05-29-2012, 09:23 PM	#3
sisu Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 6,620 Ratings: 44 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I just read somewhere that peppermint essential oil does a great job. Mix some in a spray bottle with a bit of water, shake, and spray it on. I didn't get to try it yet, though, so I can't tell you if it really does work. __________________ Kylee, married to my inimitable DH. Mama to my seraphic sweetheart (3.2010), my bodacious babe (11.2011), and impatiently awaiting someone new (8.2013).

05-29-2012, 10:15 PM	#4
Anna0623 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,613 Ratings: 114 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: What to use as mosquito repellant for dd and DS Thank you both I will be trying both things just need to buy some garlic and peppermint oil too! Will be heading to the store to Tomorrow.

05-30-2012, 06:51 AM	#5
bobbyjk Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 550 Ratings: 1 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: What to use as mosquito repellant for dd and DS I just bought this from Walmart the other day: EcoSmart Organic Insect Repellant. It was near the home and garden section. All natural ingredients no chemicals and no DEET. The active ingredients are Geraniol (from Geraniums), Rosemary Oil, Cinammon Oil, Lemongrass Oil __________________ K - wife to S and mama to H and #2 coming Dec 2013!

05-30-2012, 06:54 AM	#6
dancermommy1 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,160 Ratings: 11 Feedback: 100%	Re: What to use as mosquito repellant for dd and DS I love the California Baby repellant. Usually citronella based sprays don't work for me (I'm like a mosquito magnet), but this works extraordinarily well, and I feel comfortable using it on DS. I also place citronella plants around my patio, and rub up against them to get the oils on me.... I rub leaves on DS, also. I've not had luck with peppermint oil, thought is IS a good ant repellant. Garlic can work, so I hear, but it also repels friends & family, lol... Seriously, the California baby is expensive but lasts a long time and smells nice, DEET free. Also, do try citronella plants--it's safer for you than burning the candles & inhaling the fumes, and I think works better. Plus, you have the added advantage of being able to rub the leaves all over you & your kids--which is a natural repellant. For that matter, plant geraniums and lemongrass and rub those on you, as well! __________________ Bellydancing, Jesus-loving, cloth-diapering ecologist and Mommy to Michael Christopher, born July 8, 2010!! Please Visit my ETSY store benefiting women and children in poverty! http://www.etsy.com/shop/conspiracyoflove YOU can make a difference in developing countries, one precious child at a time! http://conspiracy-of-love.blogspot.com Last edited by dancermommy1; 05-30-2012 at 06:56 AM.