Going Green With Baby: Mosquito Repellents

07/11/2014

A fellow Mommy Connections Director shared some recipes for natural mosquito repellents, that I thought I would share!

Here are some homemade bug spray recipes to keep your little one protected all summer long:

Lavender/Vanilla Spray

Combine in a 16 oz bottle
15 drops of lavender oil
3-4 tbs of vanilla extract
1/4 cup lemon juice
Fill the rest of the bottle with water and there u have it!

Essential Oil Spray
Fill 8 oz spray bottle 1/2 full with distilled or boiled water
Add witch hazel to fill almost to the top
Add 1/2 tsp vegetable glycerin if using
Add 30-50 drops of essential oils to desired scent.
The more oils you use, the stronger the spray will be. (Choose from: Citronella, Clove, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Cajeput, Eucalyptus, Cedar, Catnip, Lavender or Mint)

Dried Herbs Spray
Boil 1 cup of water and add 3-4 TBSP of dried herbs total in any combination (peppermint, spearmint, citronella, lemongrass, catnip, lavender, etc).
Mix well, cover and let cool.
Strain herbs out and mix water with 1 cup of witch hazel or rubbing alcohol.
Store in a spray bottle in a cool place (like the fridge).
Use as needed.
Added bonus: it smells great and is very refreshing to the skin!