What's a good, natural insect spray for babies?

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I would go for repellents recommended by NEA and WHO website. http://www.dengue.gov.sg/subject.asp?id=162 http://www.who.int/features/qa/zika/en/ As far as going for natural remedies or formulas, I prefer to buy the sure work methods that has been researched and proven effective. Reading the labels on ingredients will help you to understand the product better and make the wise purchase. Also ensure that the product you are getting can prevent Aedes mozzie bites. I bought Off! Active which contains Deet and the other is Mozz Away Long hours which contain Picaridin. The latter is safe for children. However I will not risk apply either on their skin. Spray the back of their clothes should suffice. Reapply Off! Active every 4 hours while Mozz Away every 6 hours. The long hours Mozz Away will be helpful to schooling children. Understand that redmart still has stock for Off! Active. Guardians, Watsons and Unitys has been replenishing their stock readily but also flew off their shelves speedily. Either give a call to the outlet nearest to you and enquire about their stock before rushing down or enquire when will their stock replenish.

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I learnt back in school during camping trips that lemon grass is a good mosquito (and I'm guessing other bugs) repellent. We used to bruise the lemongrass stalk and dab the juice of the lemongrass on our pillows and blankets. And it worked well all the time. I haven't tried it recently but maybe I would since mosquitoes seem to be and huge issue these days. Also, I know that pandan juice keeps roaches away -- learnt this from a taxi uncle. He has pandan leaves in his taxi for the fragrance and also for keeping bugs out.

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You can try Buds Mozzie Clear Lotion. It is organic and also included Aloe Vera in the formula which can help soothes and hydrates your baby's skin. Available at: Mothercare http://www.mothercare.com.sg/buds-cherished-mozzie-clear-lotion-75ml.html Biglittleme http://biglittleme.com/product/buds-mozzie-clear-lotion-75ml/

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This Alobaby organic Outdoor Spray, made of more than 99% natural derived ingredients, contains Orange Fruit Water, Lemongrass Oil and Rosemary Oil, to provide a natural aroma and DEET-free formula to repel insects.  Recommended for babies 0+ months.

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Jts, here's another one on effective brands for pregnant mums. Unfortunately sold out in so many places! http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/how-to-keep-zika-at-bay

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You can try making your own lemongrass water spray. It is natural & gentle enough for use by pregnant mummies & babies

I got the Moz Away Junior for my coming 1 yr old boy and insect patches.

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This is the packaging for Off! Active.

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Try this! Available at RedMart.

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This is how the packaging looks like.

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8y ago

Unity, guardian, watson, NTUCs and Redmart. They have been topping up their stocks. Monday or Tuesday may be a better option since the suppliers have time to pull stocks from wherever. Hope you get one soon.