Bug spray?

So I am going on my babymoon Saturday to Turks and Caicos!! I was just told that they have a lot of bugs and was wondering what I could use to protect myself?

TIA

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i have no clue what the correct answer is, but soo far i have avoided using any.

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i used anything with citronella - i use the clifornia baby bug spray

also skin so soft should be fine - i just avoid anything with deet

eta - also the clip or braclet things work ok too and not putting anything into your skin

Message edited 5/31/2011 11:14:26 AM.

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Not sure what you can use but just wanted to say you are going to have a great time. Just got back from my babymoon in Turks and Caicos and it was just what I needed. Awesome beach and very relaxing.

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I used Avon's skin so soft last weekend. My doc said it was fine and it worked great.

Have a great Babymoon

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Have a great time! I use Burts Bees Insect repellent on DS and will probably use it on myself through out the summer. Skin so soft is a great option as well!

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wait whats a babymoon??? how do I get DH to agree to one of these????

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My doctor said I could use the ones made for kids.

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avoid deet, anything else is fine. I use some all natural one for babies, its basically just citronella but avon's skin so soft is supposed to be good too

don't try to buy anything there. buy it here. A its impossible to find, and B they don't have to list all the ingredents there like we do.

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Have fun! sounds like a great babymoon!

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I was very curious about this because bugs LOVE me.

According to babycenter.com:

http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-use-insect-repellent-while-im-pregnant_9220.bc

Is it safe to use insect repellent while I'm pregnant?
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Lori Wolfe
Genetic counselor
Yes, when used as recommended, most insect repellents are considered safe during pregnancy. Since there are different types of active ingredients (pesticides) in insect repellents, remember to read the label carefully.

Use caution with any product that contains the chemical DEET (N, N-ethyl-m-toluaminde or m-DET), as some people are sensitive to it and can experience harmful side effects. But most people won't have any adverse effects when they use DEET as recommended on the label.

DEET is the most effective and best studied product on the market, and is very good at preventing mosquito bites and keeping ticks from attaching. In the majority of animal studies, even at levels toxic to the pregnant mother, no increase in birth defects was noted. (When any insect repellent is applied directly to the skin, about 5 to 10 percent of the pesticide will be absorbed into your bloodstream and can reach the baby. In most cases, this level results in a very low exposure for your baby.)

Limited human studies have also found no increase in birth defects. And when DEET was used as recommended, no other problems were noted with babies' survival, growth, or development in the first year of life.

In order to minimize exposure, always use a product with the lowest concentration of DEET needed for your protection. Products containing higher levels of DEET last longer but don't provide greater protection. When possible, apply the pesticide to your clothing rather than directly to your skin.

Some insect repellent products contain citronella oil. This essential oil is considered a safer alternative to DEET products and may have some effectiveness in repelling insects. Although the data is limited, there's no known harm from applying small amounts of citronella products to your skin or from using these products on your clothing.

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natrapel. its carried in rite aid and i think cvs. its natural and works well.