Hey everyone!
Last night, I spotted a spider dangling right over my 6-month-old’s crib. I froze, do I smash it? Vacuum it? Scream for my partner? Instead, I gently relocated it (while internally panicking). But I need a 100% safe, chemical-free solution to prevent future invasions. No sprays, no toxins, just peace of mind!
What I’ve Tried (and Why It Failed):
- Peppermint oil sprays: Smells strong, but my baby coughed when I used it near her crib.
- Sticky traps: No way—they’re a hazard for crawling toddlers.
- “Just ignore them” advice: Nope. My mom-brain can’t unsee creepy legs on the baby monitor.
Diluted lemon + water spray on windowsills! Spiders hate citrus, and it’s safe for tots.
I use cedar oil diffusers, spiders bolt, and the room smells like a forest. Pediatrician approved!
Tea tree oil is toxic if inhaled by infants! Stick to vinegar-water mix (1:3).
Sealed cracks with silicone caulk (pet/kid-safe) and added fine mesh screens. Zero spiders in 2 months!
Ultrasonic plug-in scared me with its ticking noise! Switched to diatomaceous earth along baseboards, safe if kept dusty areas baby-free.
Lavender is risky under 6 months! Use rosemary sachets instead. @EarthFriendlyTom, DE is safe but never let baby crawl near it!
@SkepticalSue Vinegar worked but my nursery smelled like pickles.
@EcoWarrior, lemon spray attracted ants once, watch out!
Ugh, ants?! Back to the drawing board.