how do i protect my kids from mosquitoes?

Question

what is a safer alternative to off lotion against mosquito bites as my pediatrician advised me against using it

Answer 1

use net when at home to prevent mosquitoes from reaching your kids, take proper care in dressing when going outside. using lotions or using mosquito repellants can invite serious health troubles.

Answer 2

Lavender oil, citronella. Also, to keep your house mosquito-free, you should empty anything that can hold stagnant water (car tyres, paint tins, buckets). Keep all barrels covered to prevent breeding. Sweaty skin can also attract mosquitoes and kids run around a lot. So you can give them handkerchiefs so they can wipe their faces frequently while in the backyard, at the playground, etc. Use a water or plant-based bug spray in your house (it's safer to use around pets and kids).

Answer 3

Use Deet for Kids.

Using Insect Repellents Safely
Here are some more tips on the safe use of insect repellents on your kids:

Apply repellents only to exposed skin and/or clothing (as directed on the product label). Do not use under clothing.
Never use repellents over cuts, wounds, or irritated skin.
Do not apply to eyes and mouth, and apply sparingly around ears. When using sprays do not spray directly onto face; spray on hands first and then apply to face.
Do not allow children to handle the products, and do not apply to children's hands. When using on children, apply to your own hands and then put it on the child.
Do not spray in enclosed areas. Avoid breathing a repellent spray, and do not use it near food.
Use just enough repellent to cover exposed skin and/or clothing.
Heavy application and saturation is generally unnecessary for effectiveness; if biting insects do not respond to a thin film of repellent, then apply a bit more.
After returning indoors, wash treated skin with soap and water or bathe. This is particularly important when repellents are used repeatedly in a day or on consecutive days. Also, wash treated clothing before wearing it again. If you suspect that you or your child are reacting to an insect repellent, discontinue use, wash treated skin, and then call your local poison control center. If/when you go to a doctor, take the repellent with you.

Answer 4

Straight vanilla extract applied with a cotton ball is supposed to work. I would also suggest giving them a multivitamin since one of the B vitamins is supposed to repell the little critters. And avoid bananas- something in them attracts mosquitoes. You can get potassium from baked potatoes and orange juice if needed.

Answer 5

First clean the breeding places.Use a mosquito net.Or apply Citronella
oil.Or Use any balm that has Citronella oil as one of the ingredient.

Answer 6

There leaves no alternative but to keep them inside. When going
outside make sure they have proper clothing on, by covering them up until they are out of the danger zone.

Answer 7

Gladwrap

Answer 8

Go to Canada in winter - no mosquito's there!

Answer 9

Try Skin So Soft by Avon, it works very well, and is not as potent as Off. You can probably buy it through their website I assume.

Answer 10

Natural oils such as citronella oil, lavender oil, or eucalyptus oil (diluted with water or other liquid) work somewhat -- but not as good as deet.