Comments on: Day Camp Checklist

By: Ilira Steinman

Ilira Steinman — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:17:55 +0000

My daughter went to camp two days so far with the wrist band on her ankle and so far no bug bites! The ingredients (as far as I can recall) all seemed pretty natural too – mostly citronella. Thanks for the list Anisa!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:26:26 +0000

Has anyone tried the wrist bands?
We use the kiss my face orange bottle from Whole foods with great success. Kids at camp would have to re-apply, but is pump spray and all natural.

By: Katy

Katy — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:07:07 +0000

a green can of deep woods OFF is in my car. i like to apply the herbal repellant “kiss off” spray made by kiss my face, followed by OFF once i get outside. the combination works. (deet to repel the insects, herbs to feel wholesome.)

By: bellanikelly

bellanikelly — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:24:35 +0000

Currently, the Amer. Academy of Pediatrics is telling us that products having a concentration between 10-30% of DEET appear to be safe. They are best used when there is a reason to be worried about disease transmission from the mosquito or tick. Bellani has DEET free wipes (also available at Leaps & Bounds) as well as a spray that is DEET-free, made with rosemary, citronella oils, and marigold derivative. Unfortunately, if you are looking for nostalgia, you have to get the green can of Deep Woods OFF, I don’t even know if they still make that.

By: Anisa

Anisa — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:25:45 +0000

Insect repellant wipes listed above from Leaps and Bounds claims to be safe and we will give them a try. This organic bug spray is ranked #1 by the New England Journal of Medicine! Made from plant extracts like soybeans and geraniums, it’s 100% safe and natural. Yet according to the USDA, it’s just as effective as DEET. Repels mosquitoes, flies, and more. Non-toxic, waterproof, and long-lasting.

By: Michelle Riggen-Ransom

Michelle Riggen-Ransom — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:21:41 +0000

Yeah, but what’s going on with the DEET? I thought that was the thing you were supposed to avoid, then at CVS the bug spray selection was all “Now with DEET!” “Xtra DEET-y for your summertime pleasure” etc. and I found that confusing.

Only one non-DEET spray – what gives people?

By: Katy

Katy — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:31:31 +0000

perfect timing anisa!

i am feeling unprepared & so in need of a check list. it's almost noon & i'm still not sure when i'm supposed to go back to pick my kids up.

thanks for doing some of the thinking for me. tomorrow i'll remember the insect repellant.