Parenting Corner!

[AE-Martyn]

Funny you should say that. I just traded in my Camry for a Highlander over the weekend! Needed that third row of seats lol

Yep we traded up to a 7 seater Ford S-Max. The Beacon Bus. I'm planning a change next year though to something a little more 'man' than family bus.

[QuasarAffiliates]

Definitely need a bigger car. We just came back from a small family trip (1 week) and I have absolutely no idea how all the things fit in my car. The stroller takes up most of the boot but space is really becoming a problem.

On a different note, officially kicked off with potty training but only wees in the potty. The rest will either be a surprise in her trainers or she will wait until she has a nappy on before bed. I know that this is normal but I want to help my daughter understand that its also fine to go to stage 2 in the potty as well... Anyone else going through this right now?

Regards,
Rebecca

[Tarareef]

Hey Rebecca,

I have found that a mosquito repellent bracelet has worked best for my son. At night time i dont even put it on him, just sit it on the edge of the bed.
It has a slight smell but nothing overpowering.

[-Shay-]

Can anyone recommend a good mosquito repellant (for kids and adults) which is odorless?

Thanks,
Rebecca

It is certainly not odorless, but over the weekend I was at a party. A woman at the party used Lavender as a mosquito repellant. She sprayed it on many of the guests at the party. I personally did not use it but as an indirect result of that scent, I did not get bit.

The week earlier, I end up leaving the same place early, as the mosquitoes were vicious but this time, the Lavender did the trick.

It could certainly be used as a barrier or as a personal bug repellent.

[QuasarAffiliates]

Thanks Shay,

I have heard of this working before. I will surely try it out as it is much nicer and more gentle for toddler skin. And smells nice too.

It is certainly not odorless, but over the weekend I was at a party. A woman at the party used Lavender as a mosquito repellant. She sprayed it on many of the guests at the party. I personally did not use it but as an indirect result of that scent, I did not get bit.

The week earlier, I end up leaving the same place early, as the mosquitoes were vicious but this time, the Lavender did the trick.

It could certainly be used as a barrier or as a personal bug repellent.

[Anthony-Coral]

Try googling Agua de Colonia. There's alots of variations, even Johnsons do a version.

Over here in Spain they use it a lot, it's just a very mildly scented citrus cologne that helps repel mozzies. All babies get dowsed in the stuff, your kids come out of nursery smelling of it!

After Kids bath time I massage it into their hair then a few other points like wrists, ankles, behind the knees and on their bellies... leaves them smelling lovely!

http://www.purespain.co.uk/products/...ia/colonia.php