Keeping the Babies Protected from Mosquito Attacks

Just as the monsoons sets in the menace of mosquitoes tend to increase as they find abundant breeding grounds. One single mosquito bite can prove to be fatal as they often transmit life taking diseases besides causing skin rashes. Hence babies are more prone to be affected from their bites as they have low immunity power and their skins are also quite sensitive. So parents should take the most precautions in keeping their babies from these tiny yet dangerous insects.

Mosquito Repellent is available in the form of creams or mists which are known to be quite effective. The most popular ones are the DEET based ones whose action lasts for longer hours. They are found in all general stores and are very inexpensive. But these have been proved to be harmful especially for babies as DEET is a toxic. Though often people use the repellents low in DEET percentage but it is always better to use the naturally manufactured repellents on children. The natural mosquito repellents are made from plant extracts or essential oils which are effective in keeping the pests at bay and are also safe for infants as they do not render any side effects. Some make natural homemade mosquito insect repellents for the babies instead of using the commercial ones.

Other ways to keep the babies protected from these pesky insects is by fully clothing them in light colored clothes, though it may be uncomfortable for them. Even using a mosquito net is a good option which does not let the insects get in the house. Misting the surrounding of the house at regular intervals eliminates the breeding of the mosquitoes as well.