But like all things in parenting, that’s easier said than done. For every scary disease out there, there’s a bottle of chemical-laden bug repellent just waiting to make our delicate little babies sick. It almost doesn’t seem worth it, does it? We put all this time into finding non-toxic laundry detergents and shampoos, only to be told we need to put something on our babies that’s quite literally made to kill a creature! Only keeping the bugs away is worth it, at least if you look at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics. The number of cases of Lyme disease has more than doubled over the last 15 years. There were more than 24,000 confirmed reports in 2011. Since 1999, the CDC has received official reports 37,088 cases of West Nile virus and 1,549 deaths related to the mosquito-born illness. So what the heck is a parent to do? Can we protect our babies from bugs without exposing them to a raft of toxic chemicals? Now for the good news — we can. And we don’t have to put them in bubbles to do it! Cue happy dance (don’t worry if you’re holding the baby, it will help get out the gas bubbles). Here are the best tips to keep your baby safe from bugs! Some are common sense … but some might surprise you (they did me!). How are your handling the big bad bug season with baby? Image via donnierayjones/Flickr Can’t keep the baby inside for two straight months? Of course you can’t! A bug shield draped over the carrier is not a perfect fix, but it will at least keep some of the worst disease carriers at bay during this perilous period. Once you know if you really need something that will prevent Lyme (carried by ticks) or West Nile (carried by mosquitoes), you can check with the Environmental Working Group’s new Guide to Kid-Safe Bug Repellents to find one that has a low toxicity AND meets your needs. This way you avoid overburdening baby’s system with unnecessary chemicals. Not sure what the risks are in your area? Call your local health department or use this handy West Nile map from the CDC, and their Lyme Disease Map. Babies have those delicious chubby legs that parents love … and ticks love too. They’re always looking for the warm, moist areas of the human body, and the folds in a chubby baby’s skin are right up their alley. So check EVERYWHERE.
title: “9 Non Toxic Ways To Protect Babies From Bugs” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-25” author: “Diana White”
But like all things in parenting, that’s easier said than done. For every scary disease out there, there’s a bottle of chemical-laden bug repellent just waiting to make our delicate little babies sick. It almost doesn’t seem worth it, does it? We put all this time into finding non-toxic laundry detergents and shampoos, only to be told we need to put something on our babies that’s quite literally made to kill a creature! Only keeping the bugs away is worth it, at least if you look at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics. The number of cases of Lyme disease has more than doubled over the last 15 years. There were more than 24,000 confirmed reports in 2011. Since 1999, the CDC has received official reports 37,088 cases of West Nile virus and 1,549 deaths related to the mosquito-born illness. So what the heck is a parent to do? Can we protect our babies from bugs without exposing them to a raft of toxic chemicals? Now for the good news — we can. And we don’t have to put them in bubbles to do it! Cue happy dance (don’t worry if you’re holding the baby, it will help get out the gas bubbles). Here are the best tips to keep your baby safe from bugs! Some are common sense … but some might surprise you (they did me!). How are your handling the big bad bug season with baby? Image via donnierayjones/Flickr Can’t keep the baby inside for two straight months? Of course you can’t! A bug shield draped over the carrier is not a perfect fix, but it will at least keep some of the worst disease carriers at bay during this perilous period. Once you know if you really need something that will prevent Lyme (carried by ticks) or West Nile (carried by mosquitoes), you can check with the Environmental Working Group’s new Guide to Kid-Safe Bug Repellents to find one that has a low toxicity AND meets your needs. This way you avoid overburdening baby’s system with unnecessary chemicals. Not sure what the risks are in your area? Call your local health department or use this handy West Nile map from the CDC, and their Lyme Disease Map. Babies have those delicious chubby legs that parents love … and ticks love too. They’re always looking for the warm, moist areas of the human body, and the folds in a chubby baby’s skin are right up their alley. So check EVERYWHERE.
title: “9 Non Toxic Ways To Protect Babies From Bugs” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-29” author: “Daniel Miller”
But like all things in parenting, that’s easier said than done. For every scary disease out there, there’s a bottle of chemical-laden bug repellent just waiting to make our delicate little babies sick. It almost doesn’t seem worth it, does it? We put all this time into finding non-toxic laundry detergents and shampoos, only to be told we need to put something on our babies that’s quite literally made to kill a creature! Only keeping the bugs away is worth it, at least if you look at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics. The number of cases of Lyme disease has more than doubled over the last 15 years. There were more than 24,000 confirmed reports in 2011. Since 1999, the CDC has received official reports 37,088 cases of West Nile virus and 1,549 deaths related to the mosquito-born illness. So what the heck is a parent to do? Can we protect our babies from bugs without exposing them to a raft of toxic chemicals? Now for the good news — we can. And we don’t have to put them in bubbles to do it! Cue happy dance (don’t worry if you’re holding the baby, it will help get out the gas bubbles). Here are the best tips to keep your baby safe from bugs! Some are common sense … but some might surprise you (they did me!). How are your handling the big bad bug season with baby? Image via donnierayjones/Flickr Can’t keep the baby inside for two straight months? Of course you can’t! A bug shield draped over the carrier is not a perfect fix, but it will at least keep some of the worst disease carriers at bay during this perilous period. Once you know if you really need something that will prevent Lyme (carried by ticks) or West Nile (carried by mosquitoes), you can check with the Environmental Working Group’s new Guide to Kid-Safe Bug Repellents to find one that has a low toxicity AND meets your needs. This way you avoid overburdening baby’s system with unnecessary chemicals. Not sure what the risks are in your area? Call your local health department or use this handy West Nile map from the CDC, and their Lyme Disease Map. Babies have those delicious chubby legs that parents love … and ticks love too. They’re always looking for the warm, moist areas of the human body, and the folds in a chubby baby’s skin are right up their alley. So check EVERYWHERE.
title: “9 Non Toxic Ways To Protect Babies From Bugs” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-18” author: “Michael Allen”
But like all things in parenting, that’s easier said than done. For every scary disease out there, there’s a bottle of chemical-laden bug repellent just waiting to make our delicate little babies sick. It almost doesn’t seem worth it, does it? We put all this time into finding non-toxic laundry detergents and shampoos, only to be told we need to put something on our babies that’s quite literally made to kill a creature! Only keeping the bugs away is worth it, at least if you look at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics. The number of cases of Lyme disease has more than doubled over the last 15 years. There were more than 24,000 confirmed reports in 2011. Since 1999, the CDC has received official reports 37,088 cases of West Nile virus and 1,549 deaths related to the mosquito-born illness. So what the heck is a parent to do? Can we protect our babies from bugs without exposing them to a raft of toxic chemicals? Now for the good news — we can. And we don’t have to put them in bubbles to do it! Cue happy dance (don’t worry if you’re holding the baby, it will help get out the gas bubbles). Here are the best tips to keep your baby safe from bugs! Some are common sense … but some might surprise you (they did me!). How are your handling the big bad bug season with baby? Image via donnierayjones/Flickr Can’t keep the baby inside for two straight months? Of course you can’t! A bug shield draped over the carrier is not a perfect fix, but it will at least keep some of the worst disease carriers at bay during this perilous period. Once you know if you really need something that will prevent Lyme (carried by ticks) or West Nile (carried by mosquitoes), you can check with the Environmental Working Group’s new Guide to Kid-Safe Bug Repellents to find one that has a low toxicity AND meets your needs. This way you avoid overburdening baby’s system with unnecessary chemicals. Not sure what the risks are in your area? Call your local health department or use this handy West Nile map from the CDC, and their Lyme Disease Map. Babies have those delicious chubby legs that parents love … and ticks love too. They’re always looking for the warm, moist areas of the human body, and the folds in a chubby baby’s skin are right up their alley. So check EVERYWHERE.
title: “9 Non Toxic Ways To Protect Babies From Bugs” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-12” author: “Walter Halpern”
But like all things in parenting, that’s easier said than done. For every scary disease out there, there’s a bottle of chemical-laden bug repellent just waiting to make our delicate little babies sick. It almost doesn’t seem worth it, does it? We put all this time into finding non-toxic laundry detergents and shampoos, only to be told we need to put something on our babies that’s quite literally made to kill a creature! Only keeping the bugs away is worth it, at least if you look at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics. The number of cases of Lyme disease has more than doubled over the last 15 years. There were more than 24,000 confirmed reports in 2011. Since 1999, the CDC has received official reports 37,088 cases of West Nile virus and 1,549 deaths related to the mosquito-born illness. So what the heck is a parent to do? Can we protect our babies from bugs without exposing them to a raft of toxic chemicals? Now for the good news — we can. And we don’t have to put them in bubbles to do it! Cue happy dance (don’t worry if you’re holding the baby, it will help get out the gas bubbles). Here are the best tips to keep your baby safe from bugs! Some are common sense … but some might surprise you (they did me!). How are your handling the big bad bug season with baby? Image via donnierayjones/Flickr Can’t keep the baby inside for two straight months? Of course you can’t! A bug shield draped over the carrier is not a perfect fix, but it will at least keep some of the worst disease carriers at bay during this perilous period. Once you know if you really need something that will prevent Lyme (carried by ticks) or West Nile (carried by mosquitoes), you can check with the Environmental Working Group’s new Guide to Kid-Safe Bug Repellents to find one that has a low toxicity AND meets your needs. This way you avoid overburdening baby’s system with unnecessary chemicals. Not sure what the risks are in your area? Call your local health department or use this handy West Nile map from the CDC, and their Lyme Disease Map. Babies have those delicious chubby legs that parents love … and ticks love too. They’re always looking for the warm, moist areas of the human body, and the folds in a chubby baby’s skin are right up their alley. So check EVERYWHERE.
title: “9 Non Toxic Ways To Protect Babies From Bugs” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-23” author: “Paul Lee”
But like all things in parenting, that’s easier said than done. For every scary disease out there, there’s a bottle of chemical-laden bug repellent just waiting to make our delicate little babies sick. It almost doesn’t seem worth it, does it? We put all this time into finding non-toxic laundry detergents and shampoos, only to be told we need to put something on our babies that’s quite literally made to kill a creature! Only keeping the bugs away is worth it, at least if you look at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics. The number of cases of Lyme disease has more than doubled over the last 15 years. There were more than 24,000 confirmed reports in 2011. Since 1999, the CDC has received official reports 37,088 cases of West Nile virus and 1,549 deaths related to the mosquito-born illness. So what the heck is a parent to do? Can we protect our babies from bugs without exposing them to a raft of toxic chemicals? Now for the good news — we can. And we don’t have to put them in bubbles to do it! Cue happy dance (don’t worry if you’re holding the baby, it will help get out the gas bubbles). Here are the best tips to keep your baby safe from bugs! Some are common sense … but some might surprise you (they did me!). How are your handling the big bad bug season with baby? Image via donnierayjones/Flickr Can’t keep the baby inside for two straight months? Of course you can’t! A bug shield draped over the carrier is not a perfect fix, but it will at least keep some of the worst disease carriers at bay during this perilous period. Once you know if you really need something that will prevent Lyme (carried by ticks) or West Nile (carried by mosquitoes), you can check with the Environmental Working Group’s new Guide to Kid-Safe Bug Repellents to find one that has a low toxicity AND meets your needs. This way you avoid overburdening baby’s system with unnecessary chemicals. Not sure what the risks are in your area? Call your local health department or use this handy West Nile map from the CDC, and their Lyme Disease Map. Babies have those delicious chubby legs that parents love … and ticks love too. They’re always looking for the warm, moist areas of the human body, and the folds in a chubby baby’s skin are right up their alley. So check EVERYWHERE.
title: “9 Non Toxic Ways To Protect Babies From Bugs” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-21” author: “Katherine Mcconnell”
But like all things in parenting, that’s easier said than done. For every scary disease out there, there’s a bottle of chemical-laden bug repellent just waiting to make our delicate little babies sick. It almost doesn’t seem worth it, does it? We put all this time into finding non-toxic laundry detergents and shampoos, only to be told we need to put something on our babies that’s quite literally made to kill a creature! Only keeping the bugs away is worth it, at least if you look at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics. The number of cases of Lyme disease has more than doubled over the last 15 years. There were more than 24,000 confirmed reports in 2011. Since 1999, the CDC has received official reports 37,088 cases of West Nile virus and 1,549 deaths related to the mosquito-born illness. So what the heck is a parent to do? Can we protect our babies from bugs without exposing them to a raft of toxic chemicals? Now for the good news — we can. And we don’t have to put them in bubbles to do it! Cue happy dance (don’t worry if you’re holding the baby, it will help get out the gas bubbles). Here are the best tips to keep your baby safe from bugs! Some are common sense … but some might surprise you (they did me!). How are your handling the big bad bug season with baby? Image via donnierayjones/Flickr Can’t keep the baby inside for two straight months? Of course you can’t! A bug shield draped over the carrier is not a perfect fix, but it will at least keep some of the worst disease carriers at bay during this perilous period. Once you know if you really need something that will prevent Lyme (carried by ticks) or West Nile (carried by mosquitoes), you can check with the Environmental Working Group’s new Guide to Kid-Safe Bug Repellents to find one that has a low toxicity AND meets your needs. This way you avoid overburdening baby’s system with unnecessary chemicals. Not sure what the risks are in your area? Call your local health department or use this handy West Nile map from the CDC, and their Lyme Disease Map. Babies have those delicious chubby legs that parents love … and ticks love too. They’re always looking for the warm, moist areas of the human body, and the folds in a chubby baby’s skin are right up their alley. So check EVERYWHERE.
