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Insect repellent for eczema sufferer

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EmmalinaC · 25/05/2012 10:05

We are going camping in Italy next week and I think we will need something to keep the bugs away. DD's eczema is exacerbated by all sorts of things (detergents, sun cream, wearing tights etc) so I am really reluctant to use a regular insect repellent on her skin.

Any suggestions for what I can use would be graefully received.

Thanks!

PS. As we're camping we will have no power supply for one of those plug-in things!

OP posts:
UnCharteredromaeosaur · 25/05/2012 12:57

lavender essential oil deters some bugs, can you sprinkle some on her clothes at all?

CamperFan · 31/05/2012 13:07

You can get cloths which deter mosquitos, which can be tied around their neck as a sort of scarf. Personally, I make sure my 2 are covered in long shirts and trousers as the repellant tends to sting any scratchy bits they have, with some kid-friendly repellant on their feet.

Sandalwood · 31/05/2012 13:19

Citronella
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WhiteTrashed · 01/06/2012 18:45

We're going camping too, I was planning on putting the repelant all over me (im often holding him he cant walk yet) and spraying his clothes a little so its not on his skin. It might help.

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