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Homemade bugspray for baby  

post #1 of 5
6/1/07 at 2:07pm
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I made a bugspray with witch hazel, distilled water, and about 7 drops each of lavendar, citronella, and lemongrass for myself. Would this be safe to spray on my 10 mo. old?
Thanks
Chandi
post #2 of 5
6/1/07 at 7:13pm
In short, no.

Lavender is safe to use with a babe but you need to think much much lower concentrations than you would yourself - about 0.5%, which amounts to 10 drops EO in 100ml carrier. Obviously you only need about 5 - 10ml of this to completely cover a baby (mind eyes and sensitive bits).

I don´t know about witch hazel and babies, I´d say stay clear as it can be quite astringent. Either put the lavender in water and shake very well before you spray, or put the EO in a carrier oil (remember stay clear of nut oils).

Wether this is strong enough to repel bugs I don´t know, but you shouldn´t use anything stronger on a baby, period.

I think covering up is a better bet.

Sadystar
post #3 of 5
6/2/07 at 12:03am
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Thanks!
post #4 of 5
6/2/07 at 2:07pm
nak

FWIW i have a diaper area spray wash from california baby and it has witchhazel in it.
post #5 of 5
6/2/07 at 5:58pm
That´s good to know - does it list percentage?
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