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Bug Sprays
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I love being outdoors, but now that it is getting more humid, mosquitoes are a menace. Is it okay to use bug sprays? Are some safer than others? Is there anything I can do besides using these smelly chemical sprays?
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Friday 19th of February 2010 05:24:04 PM
Try and avoid chemicals altogether. the best advice is to use either tea tree oil, lavender or citronella in an oil burner - as bugs hate the smell. If the worst comes to the worst, tea tree oil on your pulse points should drive the bugs away. Becareful with other oils as these can trigger labour.
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Sunday 28th of February 2010 07:18:09 PM
Since bug sprays can be absorbed in the skin, whatever is in the spray can be absorbed as well. While most are considered "safe", safe by who's standard is the question.
There are some natural bug sprays and oils that are availble online if you are concerned about your health and the health of your child.
Visit Amazon.com and type in natural bug repellent and you will be provided with a long list of safer alternatives.
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Monday 1st of March 2010 06:30:41 PM
Skin So Soft by Avon is an affective repellant and is relatively safe. Another thing you can try is vitamin B1. The bugs hate it, but there is one draw-back...when you sweat, you tend to smell like B1 and that isn't pleasant. Citronella is another alternative. It comes in lotion, sprays, candles, tike torches. It is completely natural and it will keep the bugs at bay, but it is never a sure thing. There are products that you can treat your clothes with that keep the little critters away, but check to make sure it is safe to use while pregnant. I had Lymes disease, and I know how paranoid you can get. Try searching out Lyme disease web sites that can give you some valuable information about bug repellant, and they are very conscious about risks to pregnant women. Another very odd, but safe repellant is called Octagon Soap. You can usually find it in the laundry section of your grocery store, but if you can't find it check, check online. I don't want you to get paranoid, but you need to look for something that will take out ticks as well as mosquitoes. Lyme Disease contracted during pregnancy can be catastrophic. Start with the Skin So Soft (they even have it in sunscreen), and stay with the natural remedies as much as possible. Take care, Peace
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Saturday 6th of March 2010 05:32:15 AM
Whatever mothers have whether intake or inhalation, the baby get this too. Bug spray are toxic and your baby will be at risk. Don't spray outdoor, it's a waste to do it anyway. Just stay inside to protect yourself from mosquito bites just to be safe. A little sacrifice wouldn't hurt.
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