Insect Repellant

[stefnriotsmum]

hi to all mums,

my DD 6mo and our family love to go fishing on wkends.

would like to know if you guys here have any suggestions for an insect repellant that would be safe to use for babies, sand flies is our no. enemy when we go fishing and DD had it shares of bites from them and i want it to stop.

any suggestions pls. thnx in advance

[mim]

We use 2 parts baby oil and 1 part dettol. Just mix and put it on them. We use it and the kids never get bitten. Good luck!

[stefnriotsmum]

thanks for your reply Mim not sure what dettol's contents but is it safe for babies 6mo old?

[mim]

I can't exactly remember how old our two were when we first started using it. Why don't you check with your pharmacist first? They'll definitely know.

[stefnriotsmum]

ok thanks for that :) i did ask a pharmacy near us but the woman i approached just replied that there is non for babies...well maybe she just dunno much, I'll just have to ask someone else again :)

[mim]

she was right, there is no commercially made insect repellant that is suitable for babies. It doesn't say anything on the dettol bottle about not using it on babies, it is fairly diluted and you really don't need much at all. Just ask if you can use diluted dettol on your bubs skin.

[stefnriotsmum]

I checked with the pharmacist again yesterday and she suggested Natralia Insect Repellent

"Natralia Insect Repellent is a natural alternative to the insecticide based insect repellents available on the market. It is a natural, herbal blend of Essential Oils and Aloe Vera designed to repel mosquitoes, flies, fleas, sandflies and mites. The soothing properties of Aloe Vera and Tea Tree Oil help to relieve and heal insect bites and sunburn.

The formula includes Citronella Oil, Tea Tree Oil and Aloe Vera. This long lasting, non-toxic formulation has been designed to be as safe and harmless as possible to children and adults. "

I bought one of this and will try.

[wattle]

Banana Boat make a 15+ and 30+ (I think) for babies. It's in a pink roll on thing.

[Elisa]

Hi I sell a natural insect repellent and you can use it for the whole family from newborn to adults, it is great with all essential oils. I am hoping to have my we site up by the end of this month keep our fingers crossed.If I cna help you with it please email me on elisanpeter@aapt.net.au :)

[alicesmum]

we use 'Thursday Plantation' insect relellent. it's made from tea-tree oil, citronella oil and lemon-myrtle (?) oil. smells nice and is safe for pregnant ladies and babies.

i bought my last bottle in Maleny, Qld, but I think most Health Food stores and some chemists would stock it.

rachel