The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and mosquitoes are found. How to choose the right mosquito repellent and mosquito-repellent tablets for your baby?

Mosquito repellent and mosquito-repellent incense tablets on the market are pesticide batch numbers, which are slightly toxic. The essential oil should be marked as "pure", which is 100% pure essential oils and does not contain any additives.

Mosquitoes have two main effects on babies. On the one hand, after mosquitoes bite children, local skin will produce allergic reactions, which will affect children's sleep and limited activities; Second, various diseases spread by mosquitoes, such as Japanese encephalitis and malaria, are virtually harmful to children's health. Zika virus newly discovered in the latest guide is also spread by mosquitoes. If pregnant women are infected with this virus during pregnancy, it may also lead to fetal malformation. Then it shows that preventing mosquito bites is the key for both infants and adults.

How to avoid mosquito bites If you want your baby to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, it is recommended to wear light-colored anti-mosquito pants and sunscreen clothing when going out. When sweating outdoors, dry your baby's sweat in time. If it is too hot, go to an air conditioner or a cool place as soon as possible to let the baby's body temperature drop. At home, the best mosquito repellent products are mosquito nets and screens, which are the most effective and will not cause harm to the baby.

How to choose suitable mosquito repellent products for babies? DEET: Generally, the higher the concentration of DEET, the longer the protection time can be provided when the concentration is 10%-35%. If you use DEET at a low concentration and spend a relatively long time outdoors, you need to use it more frequently. It is not recommended for infants less than 2 months old.

Mosquito repellent: 20% mosquito repellent can provide protection time of 7- 10 hour.

Pekaridin: Compared with DEET, Pekaridin is tasteless, non-greasy and does not irritate the skin. Relatively more acceptable. It is also not recommended for babies within 2 months.

Lemon eucalyptus oil: it comes from plants and contains active ingredients PMD and menthol. At present, it is not recommended to use lemon eucalyptus oil for children under 3 years old.

How to use mosquito repellent products? For children, only DEET and Pekaridin are recommended. For babies under 2 months old, it is not recommended to apply any mosquito repellent, and eucalyptus citriodora is prohibited under 3 years old.

When using products containing picatin, the concentration of ingredients shall not exceed 20%. The concentration of mosquito repellent containing DEET is controlled below 30%.

Generally, it is still painted when you go out, and you should wash it off quickly after you go home. When applying it to your baby, avoid applying it to eyes, ears and mouth, hands and wounds.

Conclusion It is not recommended for infants under 2 months to use any chemical or pure natural mosquito repellent products. Go out and put mosquito nets on the baby cart, wear long-sleeved trousers and avoid wearing brightly colored clothes.