Bug Bites

A dear friend of mine is visiting from out of town.  She drove in last night after two weeks of camping in Idaho and Montana.  I noticed while we were chatting that she kept scratching; her arms, her belly and her legs.  She told me the culprit was bug bites.

Bug bites have always been an issue for me.  Growing up in Idaho and active in outdoor adventures all over Idaho, I was loved by mosquitoes.  I would be covered in itchy bites after a camping trip.  When I was a kid I remember feeling like even my insides were itchy.  I even remember when I was a teenage and  found out that benadryl would take the itch away.  I was so mad that my mom never gave it to me to calm my body.

I have tried every bug repellent out there!  Even cutting out all bananas because someone told me that not eating bananas would make me less appealing to mosquitoes.  I have even used DEET to keep the bugs off of me but I never felt good about it.  Some repellents would even make my hands swell a little.  When I had my daughter, I couldn’t imagine smearing chemicals all over her perfect delicate skin.

I have said it over and over.  doTERRA essential oils have changed my life.  I am no longer a feeding ground for mosquitoes!

Terra Shield!  I love the name of this blend.  Terra means Earth, Earth Shield!

Terra Shield is a safe and super potent!

I don’t worry about using too much on myself or my child. It doesn’t have chemicals in it, just essential oil goodness.

The best part is that it works!  Last summer I only had a couple of bites compared to the summers before where my whole body was covered.

My daughter didn’t have one bug bite!

With the couple of bites that I did get, I just put some Terra Shield on them.  Cools my itching!  I just place a drop on my finger and smack dab on the bite and it’s done!  Also adding a bit of lavender essential oil adds to the magic.

So last night when my friend was itching away, I offered some Terra Shield and Lavender.  I forgot to ask her if it helped but this morning when I asked if she had any ides of what I should blog about.  The first words out of her mouth were “bug bites”.  She said it was amazing!

Around the House With Kids

I was at a mama’s group the other day and a mother asked what oils she should have on hand for every day stuff with her baby.

Here is my list!

Lavender- Relaxation and sleep.  Bumps, bruises and scraps.  Diaper rashes, cradle cap, scaring, sunburns and most other skin issue.  BURNS!!! Allergies and hay fever.  Bug bites. Nausea. Earaches and other body pain.  Anxiety and depression.  House cleaning… Really, Just put Lavender on it.

Balance- This blend brings a feeling of calmness, peace and relaxation.  Use for relaxing and stress relief for baby and mom.  Use at crazy play dates, before bed, and before stressful situations. I used this every time I would nurse my daughter to sleep.  Also when she is taking a very long time to go to sleep and I am starting to become frustrated.

On Guard-This blend of essential oils have been studied for their strong abilities to kill harmful bacteria, mold, and viruses.

All Purpose Kid Spray

1  2 oz mister spray bottle, filled with distilled water

3-5 drops On Guard

Test the spray in your mouth before applying in a child or babies mouth.  I would start with less drops and add more if needed.  The oils in On Guard are on the hotter side, so just test it on first.

My daughter loves this spray for teething pain and I know plenty of other babies who also love it!  It works great at numbing those sore gums.  Just spray into their mouth as needed.  Like I said, kids love this spray and it won’t be hard.

This spray is also important for killing those germs that kids seem to find.  I spray this into my daughters mouth whenever we are heading to a play date, museum, or the park.  I also spray this on her hands as an anti-bacterial soap alternative.  I also use this to spray off communal toys and picnic tables.

Like I said  All Purpose Kid Spray!

Wild Orange- Uplifting to the spirit!  Great for postpartum hormones. Diarrhea and other tummy issues, apply 2 drops to belly and feet.  Wild Orange helps to increase energy for tired parents.  Add 2 drops to water, makes me smile every time I take a sip.  Anxiety.  Bronchitis and colds.  Colic. Fever.

Breathe- I always have this blend on hand!  It is so soothing to stuffy noses!  Diffuse anytime your child has congestion.  Add 1 drop to 1 teaspoon carrier oil and apply to chest and back.

So that’s my fast and easy list!

NOTE: The advice shared in this document has not been evaluated by the FDA. The products and methods recommended are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease, nor is it intended to replace proper medical help. Kindly understand that essential oils work to help to bring the body into balance – thus helping the body’s natural defenses to restore homeostasis. Essential oils are not used to “treat” medical problems. Thank you for your sharing with others.