An excellent way to protect baby and children from mosquito bites is to put a repellent patch on the baby's clothing or stroller.
There are brands like Mosquitan that have repellents impregnated with essential oils such as citronella that do not allow mosquitoes to get too close to being able to land on the skin and itch, but another possibility is the use of a repellent called Kite that confuses mosquitoes, keeping them apart because they can not identify the CO2 we have expelled which is the most attractive to insects.
Another possibility is to put on a repellent wristband that acts the same way.
Repellent stickers and wristbands are two safe options for babies, children and pregnant women because they are DEET-free. In addition, these repellents are environmentally friendly, being effective to ward off mosquitoes but without harming human health and nature.
How to use
- Repellent sticker
Just apply a sticker on each person who needs to protect themselves from mosquitoes. It is possible to put the sticker on top of the clothes or backpack, or baby stroller, but it should not be applied directly to the skin because the glue and the essential oil itself can cause skin irritation or it may take off due to sweat.
Each adhesive protects an area of about 1 meter away, so it can be placed in the baby's crib or in outside areas of the house, for example. However, if you want greater protection when outdoors, it is recommended that each person use their own sticker glued to their clothing.
Each sticker lasts about 8 hours, making it a good choice for days when you need to be outdoors, for example or in times of dengue epidemic.
- Repellent Bracelet
Simply place the bracelet on the wrist or ankle whenever you feel it necessary. The efficient of the bracelet is 30 days after the opening of the packaging.
Price and where to buy
- Round Sticker
Mosquitan Patch costs between 20 and 30 reais and can be purchased at pharmacies in major cities, or over the internet.
The mosquito repellent is manufactured in the United States and approved by the FDA, which regulates the use of medicines and health equipment, and is already marketed in several countries. The Kite sticker is not yet for sale, but is expected to hit the market in 2017.
- Bracelet
The mosquito bye bye bracelet is the responsibility of Aloha distributor and costs about 20 reais, since the Moskinets bracelet costs about 25 reais each.
