https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:10:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zika-repellent-dr-recommendations#post-2598015 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 19:00:55 +0000 sydsun 2598015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies for all your great answers! @jedeve - interesting article - I hadn't come across that one. Thanks! @iced-tea - thanks for the heads up on the staining :shocked: @mrsbells - I think I'll probably do a bunch of staying indoors too - which wont be hard with the Houston heat and humidity! :wink: @chillybear - I'll have to check that one out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zika-repellent-dr-recommendations#post-2597779 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 12:43:17 +0000 FaithFertility 2597779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just saw my OB for an ultra sound and I asked he said OFF Deep Woods is ok </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zika-repellent-dr-recommendations#post-2597761 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 12:10:51 +0000 Chillybear 2597761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Someone on the boards recommended Avon Skin So Soft with picardin <a href="https://www.avon.com/product/31314/skin-so-soft-bug-guard-plus-picaridin-pump-spray?setlang=en" rel="nofollow">https://www.avon.com/product/31314/skin-so-soft-bug-guard-plus-picaridin-pump-spray?setlang=en</a></p> <p>I bought 2 bottles and have been using it all summer so far no bites </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zika-repellent-dr-recommendations#post-2597750 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:54:46 +0000 Bibliolove 2597750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've read off deep woods is good. I would check if your ob has any recs too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zika-repellent-dr-recommendations#post-2597723 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:19:15 +0000 Mrsbells 2597723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sydsun: I just spoke to my OB about this yesterday she advised to use any with Deet but especially the higher concentrations. I have bought off deep woods which I believe has 25% deet. I havent actually started using it yet because there are so many warnings and so far i havent been outdoors alot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zika-repellent-dr-recommendations#post-2597589 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 09:19:53 +0000 Iced Tea 2597589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are TTC and have been using off deep woods dry (25% deet). I might buy something else because this puts white marks on my clothing and things my skin touches (like the leather in my car), plus smells strong. I'd like to hear what other people like using. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zika-repellent-dr-recommendations#post-2597580 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 09:14:11 +0000 jedeve 2597580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are concerned about DEET, the CDC also recommends lemon eucalyptus. It's right on par with DEET. Here is a good comparison of sprays: <a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/01/30/464740275/whats-the-best-way-to-keep-mosquitoes-from-biting" rel="nofollow">http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/01/30/464740275/whats-the-best-way-to-keep-mosquitoes-from-biting</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zika-repellent-dr-recommendations#post-2597539 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 08:31:52 +0000 winniebee 2597539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore OFF deep woods when we were in an area where there was a chance for exposure to mosquitos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zika-repellent-dr-recommendations#post-2597520 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 08:04:38 +0000 snowjewelz 2597520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>OB recommended deet... I'm still using picaridian and I feel comfortable with that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/zika-repellent-dr-recommendations#post-2597466 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 04:24:01 +0000 sydsun 2597466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone been given a specific recommendation for a repellent from your Doctor? From what I can tell its safer for pregnant women to use DEET (despite it potentially passing through the placenta) than risk the complications of gettting Zika.</p> <p>I'm specifically interested in the percentage of DEET your Dr recommends.</p> <p>The CDC recommends at least 20% DEET (<a href="http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/avoid-bug-bites" rel="nofollow">http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/avoid-bug-bites</a>) but you can get products with as much as 98.1% DEET (<a href="https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/find-insect-repellent-right-you" rel="nofollow">https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/find-insect-repellent-right-you</a>).</p> <p>From CDC "In general, higher percentages of the active ingredient provide longer-lasting protection. However, this increase in protection time maximizes at about 50% DEET."</p> <p>Would love your thoughts - I'm starting to panic about travelling to Texas after local cases in Florida.</p> <p>Thanks so much! </p>