Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Shoo bugs! Don't bother me.

Insects, they love me. Especially the kind that bite! Every year before my son was born I was the first in line to purchase insect repellent at the start of bug season. Living in the south bug season starts in April and ends in October (if I'm lucky.) I never thought once of reading the ingredients in insect repellent. My main concern was did it work! Then my son Bryan was born. Unfortunately those nasty pests love him too. But with him being a baby I wasn't sure what to use on his sensitive skin and of course I worried about all those ingredients and their effects on him.
I started researching bug sprays and the chemicals found in them. I was shocked with what I found! At present, DEET is used in more than 230 products with concentrations up to 100 percent. It is the most common ingredient found in insect repellents. Duke University Medical Center pharmacologist Mohamed Abou-Donia has spent 30 years researching the effects of pesticides. He has found that prolonged exposure to DEET can impair functioning in parts of the brain. "Damage to these areas could result in problems with muscle coordination, muscle weakness, walking or even memory and cognition." Abou-Donia also warns to never put a product containing DEET on an infant's or child's skin. The side-effects could be even more serious.
So, my next mission was to find a bug spray that was not only deet free but all natural and most importantly protected my son from those harmful pests. Let me tell you, I have tried several sprays. It wasn’t until recently that I came across the #1 deet free, all natural bug spray, Bite Blocker. They even make herbal wipes for easier applications to infants. This all natural, deet free herbal bug spray is perfect for little ones with sensitive skin. You can even spray on their cloths. If you re-apply every 2-3 hours, studies have shown it to be as effective as Deet 7%! This is the best of it's kind. Made with Soybean Oil, Purified Water, Coconut Oil, Glycerin, Geranium Oil, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Sodium Bicarbonate and Vanilla.
To get your little one ready for bug season, shop our store for Bite Blockers All Natural, Deet Free Bug Spray. Happy day for baby, sad day for bugs!