Did you feel that? Summer just got its act together and decided to show up. Apparently the mosquitoes also got the memo, because they’re here too.
Last night around quarter after nine Olivia and I decided to ride our bikes to Save on Foods because I ran out of iced coffee, and on the seven minute bike ride she had no less than eight mosquito bites. Me too. At one point, there were three on me as I nearly swerved off of the bike path and into the kiddo. Along with that iced coffee, powerade for her and a Kinder Surprise for the morning; came the bug spray, the heavy duty 20% DEET bug spray.
She’s three now, I don’t mind putting it on her. However, Violet just turned a year - a couple of months ago. I am still kind of weary of putting it on her because she still sticks everything in her mouth. Last summer when she was even smaller? There was no way I would put off! on her. The battle against the bugs is something that I know first-hand and something all of the parents I know struggle with. It’s relatable, and a personal choice - and it’s helpful that there are other options than dousing infants in OFF! to keep them safe from mosquitoes.
Get Rid of the Itch with Brica Infant Carseat Canopy
We’ve gone through our share of methods to reduce the chance of babies being bitten by mosquitoes. We’ve tried bracelets, natural sprays and stickers. None of them worked very well. So, the only option you’re really left with when it comes to protecting infants from itchy mosquito bites is to create a barrier between the kid and the mosquitoes.
A lot of the barriers designed are done so with flaws; they fall on to the kid sleeping in the infant carrier, they make it difficult to hold the handle or they don’t provide a good enough barrier for the infant inside of the carseat.
Brica has solved all of these problems with a portable, easy-to-use infant carseat canopy that provides protection from mosquitoes (and protection from the sun blocking 98% of UVA/UVB rays when the UV cover is in place and it was designed in Canada.
What I liked loved:
- It’s breathable, the baby didn’t get hot while they were inside of it
- It’s not covered with some awful baby design, It’s black and matched the black Maxi Cosi Mico that we tested it out in
- It’s fun to fold-up
- The pop-up design comes out as soon as you take it out of the case, making it simple to slip it on the carseat it under thirty seconds
- It’s versatile, protections against bugs, the sun and stranger-hands
- It fits well, snug fit with the carseat we tested it on, the Maxi Cosi Mico
- The design doesn’t interfere with the handle
- It’s durable, Olivia has worn it on her head screaming she’s an alien, it’s been tossed around the house, the car and used for a road trip all with ease. Plus, I’d be confident tossing it in the washer (never the dryer, I barely put anything in there though)
At $29, it’s something that I would invest in for the summer months, fall, and spring to protect from sun, rain, wind and bugs. Easily stashed away for multiple children, Brica has created a high quality canopy that has made it on to my must-have list of infant items for summer, and spring, and fall.
Brica has been newly introduced to me and has some great innovative products that make life easier, and that’s what I’m all about. This is one of those products that I have been telling everyone about. The Brica Carseat Canopy is one of those products that you wish you would have known about, or would have been available years ago, when your ones-that-aren’t-so-little, were little. It’s just that great. It’s one of those products that is getting stashed away until it’s time that we need it again, and one of those products that we’ve gotten asked about many a time that we’ve been out and about.
Win the Brica Infant Carseat Canopy
Brica is giving one lucky reader the chance to win a Brica infant carseat canopy of your own, to keep your little one protected through the summer months.
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natasha severson says
love that my child will be hidden from bugs!
Jessica says
I love the fact that it both protects from mosquito bites (especially since my older daughter is super allergic to mosquito bites and goes anaphylactic to bites- hope this babe isn’t the same!) and protects against UVA/UVB rays!
Caitlin Kemp says
I love that it has UVA/UVB protection! Also it looks super cute!
I love that the screen still makes it breathable and protects my child from mosquitoes and flies or debris in the air.
Brianna says
I like the fact that it protects little ones from mosquitoes without chemicals!
Sarah says
We are expecting our third in August. This would be perfect! Wish we knew about something like this a couple of years ago for our first two.
Nadia says
Love the colour and how well it seems it would keep out the bugs!
Kathy says
That would’ve amazing as I feel we have been trapped at home
First time hearing. Sounds great.
Oh, I wish I had one of those when my kids were babies! I looked for anything that would do the same job, with no luck. So I’m entering so I can give it to my friends with babies.
First time hearing of this product, love it!
First time hearing of this product, love it!
Ashley Tiggelaar says
Normal colouring!!!!
Melissa B says
I love the colouring and that its breathable!
Christina says
Love the blog!
Allison W says
Anything that will help keep the mosquito’s off my 3 month old daughter is excellent!! Great that it is neutral colour and easy to use as well!
Erin W says
I love that it’s black and not babyish!
Darrah Bailey says
LOVE that its compact and doesnt take up much room..
I like that it folds up to fit into a bag
fatema says
this is a great giveaway and would motivate my family to get out and be more active. love the sleek design and the uva/uvb protection
I have to say that I too appreciate that it isn’t covered with some baby design
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
It’s versatile, protections against bugs, the sun and stranger-hands
angela says
Was lookinv at this in the store sondering if it was as great as it seemed. Would love one for my 8 week old.
stacey horning says
keeps the bugs away and uva/ubv cover
Miranda Welle says
I like that it’s three fold in use! Protects against bugs, sun, and strangers!
I like that its breathable! Im always so paranoid about whether or not baby can breathe in there.
keeps the bugs away while you are out!!!
andie says
I like the “The pop-up design comes out as soon as you take it out of the case, making it simple to slip it on the carseat it under thirty seconds.”
Keeps the bugs away from baby
Brandie D says
That is was designed in Canada!
That its breathable!
Valerie Darsigny says
It’s breathable, the baby didn’t get hot while they were inside of it
Melanie says
Wow. Such a good price! And love that it doesn’t have pink all over it
Anna says
I like that it pops open easy.
Lauren says
It will be good to keep in mind for the next one! I’m really not wanting to use DEET on my kiddo
Nadine says
I have it and I love it. So good for those soccer games where you are in the middle of an open field. Had so many compliments on it too!
krista grandstaff says
I love the fact that even though it is a darker color, the breathable fabric would ensure that my wee one is protected, but not overheated
Charise says
Super light and no bug bites!
Easy to attach and light!
Kerry says
Thanks my nephew could have used this yesterday!
neelam rajaharia says
I liked the feature that its breathable, so, the baby doesn’t get hot
Caitlin Smith says
Easy on and off!!
It would get a lot of use here this summer
This could come in handy next summer around here
Would make a great gift for my GF
Janna says
Love how it just pops open and there are no straps to tie or fiddle with.
Patricia says
I think the best feature would be overall the mosquito and bug protection!!! Plus the bonus of protecting baby from the sun =)