It's time again for mosquito repellent!
There are many mosquito repellent products on the market, such as mosquito coils, electric mosquito coils, electric mosquito liquid, etc., can these be used by children? Which mosquito repellent method is safe and reliable for children?
Safe physical repellent
Install screen doors
Screen windows are basically installed in every household, not only can effectively isolate dust, but also a good tool to isolate mosquitoes; yarn door home installation is relatively small, it is recommended that families with conditions can arrange for the bedroom, after all, if you don't want to blow air conditioning in the summer, install the yarn door is both mosquito-proof and ventilated, and the whole family sleeps at ease, and there is no need to worry about mosquito bites.
Mosquito nets/foldable mosquito nets for babies
If the baby at home is still very small, what mosquito repellent products can not be used, this time can be arranged to put on the mosquito net, or use a foldable small mosquito net alone, which is also a good physical mosquito repellent choice.
The mesh of the mosquito net should be highly tough and encrypted, not easy to hook, and the bottom should have a mosquito cloth, so that small mosquitoes are not easy to drill into the mosquito net.
Bathe your baby as soon as possible after sweating
Mosquitoes mainly rely on the sense of touch to locate the gas and sweat in carbon dioxide, lactic acid and ammonia, etc., children's metabolism is fast, coupled with a relatively fast breathing rate, sweating more, it is easier to provoke mosquitoes, timely bathing can also reduce mosquito bites.
Turn on air conditioning
The most comfortable way to do it in summer is to eat and sleep with the air conditioner on, and the most important thing is to prevent mosquitoes. Many people found that as long as the air conditioner is turned on at home, mosquitoes will automatically disappear in all corners, and once the air conditioner is turned off, it will "buzz" around you, so opening the air conditioner can also achieve a certain mosquito repellent effect.
Of course, the premise is that the child must wear the right clothes, because it is not cost-effective to drive away mosquitoes and colds.
How to choose chemical mosquito repellent products?
If the physical anti-mosquito method is more troublesome, you can also choose a variety of mosquito repellent products that contain effective mosquito repellent ingredients.
At present, it is recommended that mosquito repellent products suitable for children contain the following 4 ingredients, namely:
DEET
The effect is good, the duration is long, and it can be applied directly to the skin.
It is not recommended for babies under 2 months, and the concentration of babies over 2 months should be controlled below 30%.
Mosquito repellent ester (IR3535, also called Imonin)
It is mild and has less skin irritation, so it is not recommended for babies under 2 months of age.
Paikaredin (KBR3023 or Ekaraedin)
It is relatively mild, the irritation to the skin is small, and the same is not used by babies under 2 months, and the concentration of use by children over 2 months cannot be higher than 20%.
Lemon eucalyptus leaf oil (OLE)
There is a risk of skin allergies and is not recommended for babies under 3 years of age.
When parents choose mosquito repellent products for their children, they can look at the ingredient list, the relative effect of these 4 ingredients is better, but pay attention to two points, one is the baby below 2 months, it is recommended to physically repel mosquitoes, do not use mosquito repellent products; the second is to pay attention to the concentration, the concentration is too high may be harmful to the baby, not recommended.
In addition to these mosquito repellent methods, paying attention to the hygiene of the home can also reduce the harassment of mosquitoes.
First of all, places such as kitchens and bathrooms at home that are prone to water should be kept clean. You can spray some insecticides that are harmless to the human body to the floor drain or sewer part, but do not use it frequently, and generally spray once can maintain the efficacy for about 6 weeks.
Secondly, if there are some flowers and grasses at home, try not to let the pots accumulate water, otherwise it is easy to nourish mosquitoes.
Finally, some used bottles and cans should not be left at home, and cans and wine bottles should be cleaned up immediately after drinking.
A clean and tidy home is also a good way to repel mosquitoes!