Effective mosquito repellent for children from 1 year

The mosquito repellent for children from one year old is made on the basis of an insecticidal substance or oil. First kill mosquitoes, midges, the second only scare away, act like repellent. To protect children outdoors, spray, aerosols, lotion, creams are used, special fumigators with platinum and liquid are used indoors.

Mechanism of action

Mosquito repellent for children from 1 year of age is made taking into account the individual characteristics of the body, delicate skin. Apply to body or clothing.

As an insecticidal substance, DETA is used in a minimum concentration. A baby remedy kills mosquitoes, midges, but does not harm the baby. An exception is an individual feature to the components, excess concentration. Insects sit on the skin, come into contact with the poison, die within a few seconds. An insecticide can protect a child for 2-4 hours, depending on the form of release.

The second group of safe products for children from 1 year old is based on essential oils against mosquitoes: lavender, citronella, mint, carnations and some other plants. They repel mosquitoes, mosquitoes with a persistent smell, which extends to a distance of 50-100 cm. On the street, the action lasts a maximum of 2 hours, after which the protective layer needs to be renewed. Repellents come in many forms, last the longest mosquito braceletsput on arms, legs.

Indoors to protect children from mosquitoes use electric fumigatorsthat work based recordsliquids. The composition includes the same insecticide - DETA or the natural safe substance pyrethrum, which is extracted from some types of chamomile. When heated, active substances enter the air, repel or kill mosquitoes. The maximum action is 8 hours in a row. Side effects in babies does not cause, in most cases, odorless.

Important!

The child's body is an extremely vulnerable system. Allergies can occur from any substance quite unexpectedly. Before active use of any selected mosquito repellent, you must initially conduct a test to determine the sensitivity. Apply a minimum amount to the elbow. The reaction is monitored for 30 minutes.

Efficiency, depending on the form of release

The mosquito repellent for children based on DETA is the most effective. Preparations are made in the form of a spray, aerosol, gel, lotion, cream. Spray for children contains a high concentration of the active component, applied exclusively to clothing. The fabric surface is sprayed to a state of moisture, left to dry, only then put on a child. Helps protect the baby with a large number of insects, it lasts about 4 hours.

Gel, cream, lotion, aerosol is distributed on exposed skin. Distribute a thin layer without rubbing. An effective remedy protects children of all ages from mosquito bites within 2 hours. Repeatedly allowed to smear or spray no more than once. During the evening walks you will need to apply the selected drug twice.

Important!

To save a one-year-old child from the invasion of blood-sucking parasites will help funds based on essential oils. Produced in various forms - preparations for application to the skin, stickers for clothes, keychains, clips, bracelets. The effect persists until a persistent odor is present. When using products for the treatment of skin, protection lasts no more than 1.5 hours. The best remedy in this category for children from mosquitoes is bracelets. Put on hands, legs, cling to a handbag, stroller. Use exclusively in the fresh air. One accessory is enough for a child from mosquitoes for almost a month with daily use. Bracelets are in demand Gardex, Bagstop, Buglock, Farewell squeak.

To save a one-year-old child in the bedroom allow electrofumigators. They are plugged into the outlet half an hour before placing the baby in the crib, then turned off or left to act for the whole night. The latter option allows you to leave open windows in the room. The plates should be changed every night, enough liquid for 40-60 uses.

How to protect a child from mosquitoes

The range of children's products from mosquitoes, midges is extremely wide, choosing a good tool is not difficult. Many brands produce a separate line of products for protection against mosquitoes. When choosing the best one should pay attention to the following products.

• Nekusayka from the company Raptor. Produced in the form of platinum, a liquid for electric fumigant. The active ingredient is permethrin. Odorless, protects even with open windows.
• Series Gardeks from mosquitoes for children. It smells good, acts on the basis of natural ingredients - citronella oil, geranium. Manufacturers are allowed to use the products for children after 3 years, but with careful application it can be used after 1 year. The same company produces high-quality children's bracelets for babies of different colors.
• Mosquitall Delicate protection. Spray with a delicate aroma to protect exposed areas of the skin. The active ingredient is the insecticidal substance DETA at a concentration of 7.5%. It is allowed to use in the presence of a tendency to allergies. A bottle with a capacity of 100 ml is enough for almost the whole summer.
• My Sunshine. Cream for children based on DETA. It smells good, is well applied, quickly absorbed, leaves no residue on clothing. Approved by pediatricians, Ministry of Health of Russia. The company also produces mosquito spray, which is distributed on a fabric surface.
• Masque baby aqua. It is presented in several options - cream, spray lotion, gel for children. As a part of natural oils camomile, calendula. You need to smear unprotected areas, every 2 hours in nature.
• Mommy Care Mosquito Oil. Thick transparent ointment for children based on oils of rosemary, almond, peppermint, clove, cedar, geranium. Apply to the body, impregnate the fabric surface, tie it on the wrist of the child.

On a note!

Noteworthy baby products from mosquitoes OffGardex, Mosquitol, Raptor, Fumitox, My Sunshine, Chicco, Death.

Folk remedies

You can protect children from parasite attacks by folk remedies. Repellents for children from year to year are prepared on the basis of essential oils, substances with a strong, persistent odor.

• Buy a few children's watches, remove bracelets, soak the strap every evening with essential oil of geranium, lavender, citronella, lemongrass, orange, peppermint. Choose one ingredient or several. So that the product does not cause irritation in the child, you can initially give him a taste to smell. Which one you like, such a use.
• An effective folk remedy for mosquitoes, midges, even ticks - vanillin. Mix with baby cream or add to the bottle with medical alcohol. In the first case, you need to smear the skin, in the second - apply to clothing, the body, but you will need a spray. It is important not to confuse with vanilla sugar, otherwise the effect will be the opposite.The best option for protection is when you need to act quickly.
• In an empty container from the liquid for the fumigant pour citronella essential oilcontinue to use.
• Mosquitoes are afraid strong odor of cologne. Spray a hat or clothes, effectively rub the accessories with a soaked fleece. In this way, you can protect the child for the whole evening.

During evening walks near the house, in the city park, you can easily do folk remedies or drugs based on essential oils, in the wild, insecticides are more suitable - you can not do without DEET. If the insects still managed to bite the child, it is necessary to provide assistance and spread mosquito bites pharmacy or home remedies.