Mosquito repellents for children from 0+. Effective new products

To protect children from mosquitoes and midges, age-appropriate products are used. They are less toxic. As a rule, insect repellents are recommended for children aged 1 year and older. There are also natural sprays based on essential oils that are approved for use from birth. They are applied to the canopy of the stroller or to the baby’s clothes, or the mother uses them to create a shield for the baby.

Methods of application

— What they offer for children: sprays, creams, lotions. They should be applied in a thin layer, without rubbing into the skin, no more than twice a day. At home they must be washed off. Sprays are not recommended for children due to harmful chemicals entering the respiratory tract. Repellents in cream form are much more effective than sprays, which quickly evaporate from the skin. If you use a spray, spray it onto your palm and then onto your baby.

— Do not use anti-mosquito cream “just like that” if there is one annoying mosquito hovering in the park where you are walking. Mosquito repellent used for the reason "to keep mom calm" will do more damage than a couple of bites. Any product is designed for a two-hour effect and does not require updating. If you are sure that you bought a good cream, but for some reason insects attack, perhaps they are attracted to your deodorant or perfume.

— Insect repellents are one of the most frequently counterfeited products. Buy them not in street stalls, but in stores or pharmacies. The promise on the label of “8-10 hours of protection time” means that this label is not approved by the Ministry of Health and is misleading.

— The substance should not get on wounds, scratches or mucous membranes. It is better to leave the child’s face and hands untreated. While running, babies sweat, and the repellent, flowing down with sweat, can get into the eyes or mouth, and from licked fingers it will end up straight in the stomach. For safety, apply cream to the skin behind the ears.

Ultrasonic repellers

This device is as safe as possible for young children. Its action is based on the reproduction of ultrasonic signals that scare off attacking “bloodsuckers”. They come in several forms:

• repeller-night light, which not only allows you to save a child from the attack of “bloodsuckers” at night, but also provides light;
• Battery-powered keychains are designed for personal protection while walking in the fresh air.

Important!

However, you should be aware that ultrasonic repellers are not registered as safe by the federal authorities Rospotrebnadzor.

Review

We use Citytek ultrasonic, I think this is the safest method, because no chemicals are used, and there are no mosquitoes.”

Anastasia, Bryansk

How to choose the best mosquito repellent

According to survey results, cream products win. They stay on the skin longer and repel insects better. Sprays evaporate faster. There is no clear opinion about the bracelets, but there are many more complaints about them: weak action and a strong smell. Dr. Komarovsky clearly does not recommend mosquito repellent bracelets, and many experts online share the same opinion.

The modern, least toxic substance used in products for children is IR3535. Preparations containing DEET are recommended for children at least three years of age. DEET repellent was created in the 50s, when safety criteria were different. But not a single manufacturer will deliberately poison people: DEET is contained in small amounts in creams, and they are suitable for schoolchildren. If in doubt, there are many creams based on IR3535 on sale.

Do not buy products for children that say “against mosquitoes and ticks . Poisons are used against ticks; they are quite difficult to kill. The mark can be regarded as a marketing ploy, aimed at thrifty mothers who like to buy one tablet “for everything” instead of ten bottles. The maximum you need is “mosquitoes, midges and horse flies.” For ticks – separate anti-tick products.

All products marked “for children from 1 year” or “from 6 months” will not repel insects 100%. It has the most gentle composition, which in itself implies a weak effect. Try the traditional methods from the list at the end of the review - perhaps they will work better than chemistry.

Boro Plus

Products made in India. Mosquito repellents for up to 1 year do not contain aggressive components or chemical components. The active substances are herbal extracts and oils. Products after mosquito bites include two types of cream in green and purple packaging. The latter has a thicker consistency.

On a note!

The preparations smell pleasant, are quickly absorbed, eliminate unpleasant symptoms - itching, swelling, redness, and promote rapid restoration of the epidermis. Boro Plus can protect an infant from insect attacks if applied in a thin layer to the skin.

Contains basil, aloe, turmeric, sandalwood, kuchari, vetiver, margosa, neem, ginger. The range of applications of Boro Plus is extremely wide; its use against mosquito bites receives many positive reviews. The cost of the cream is about 50 rubles.

Advantages:

• safety;
• efficiency;
• multifunctionality;
• availability;
• low price;
• nice smell.

As the repellent acts within a radius of 50 cm, open areas of the body should be smeared. When used against bites, the wounds heal in 3-5 days.

Review

In the summer, in order not to sit in a stuffy apartment, we went to the village to visit our parents. The child was 3 months old. On the very first evening he was bitten by mosquitoes. The next day there are terrible blisters, large red spots and swelling. The husband went to the pharmacy to get Rescuer, he was advised to apply Boro Plus in the purple package to the child’s bites. I anointed the spots and by the end of the day they began to disappear. In the evening, going for a walk, I anointed my neck, arms, and legs. They didn’t just walk calmly, but they managed to save the baby from a massive attack.

Irina, St. Petersburg

Popular insect repellents for children over 1 year old based on repellent IR3535

Cream Picnic Baby

Volume 40 ml, price from 80 rub.

It won in all respects based on the results of the Roskontrol examination. The effect lasts about 2 hours. Contains string extract, menthol. Disadvantages: small volume, weak protection. Users did not appreciate the Picnic Baby foam cream (in aerosol form); there are many bad reviews online - it stains clothes and does not repel mosquitoes.

Mosquitall mosquito repellent cream “Gentle protection”

Volume 40 ml, price from 110 rub.

Contains menthol, string extract, d-panthenol. Focused on several types of insects. Disadvantages: traditionally users are not satisfied with the high price.

My sunshine, mosquito spray

Volume 100 ml, price from 160 rub.

A bottle with a spray and a double protective cap allows you to apply the product not only to the skin, but also to clothing. Approved and recommended by the Moscow Research Institute of Pediatrics of the Russian Ministry of Health. Chemical composition, plus D-panthenol. Disadvantages: weak protection, sometimes there are comments that the spray leaks out. But in general, there are surprisingly good reviews (if you don’t count the custom ones) about the domestic repellent.

Gardex Baby mosquito repellent spray

Volume 50 ml, price from 140 rub.

Contains propylene glycol, fragrance, water. One of the most purchased products, invariably present in the recommendations of mothers. Disadvantages: high price, the need to spray first on the palm - then on the child’s skin, poor protection.

Cream OZZ

Volume 50 ml, price from 75 rub.

The reviews are different - from enthusiastic to critical, it is an ordinary budget product with a chemical composition. Disadvantages: the consistency is too liquid and the smell is strong. It is available in the form of a spray, and again there are bad reviews about it - after all, creams are more effective from any brand.

What to do if your child is bitten by mosquitoes

A mosquito bite in a baby can not only cause discomfort, but also provoke an allergic reaction.

To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to treat the bite site with special products, of which a huge amount is sold in the pharmacy. Don't forget to pay attention to the age at which it can be used.

Thanks to its excellent composition (mint, green tea, cucumber extract, etc.), the balm will reduce itching, remove swelling and help relieve inflammatory reactions.

Natural repellents from iHerb

The famous organic products website has many natural remedies for children from birth. It’s not a fact that clove oil from a pharmacy will do a worse job than an environmentally friendly repellent with a price of 600 rubles. But if you are interested in what products you buy on IHerb based on recommendations and with a proven composition, then two are mentioned more often than others: All Terrain Kids Herbal Armor and Badger Company Antibug Shake & Spray.

Features of straps

Bracelets are made from different materials. Textile and silicone are especially popular, but their effectiveness does not depend on the structure of the product or design.

It is important to use the product correctly, and for this you must first read the instructions. It is best to store the strap, as recommended by the manufacturer, in a special convenient container.

Bracelets for children and adults differ in length and size. For the latter, they are wider, which is completely natural. The color and design can be chosen to suit your taste.

Organic insect repellent

Levrana mosquito repellent spray

Volume 100 ml, price from 300 rub.

Completely natural composition of essential oils: Egyptian geranium, citronella, lemongrass, Atlas cedar, rosemary, lavender, tea tree. Suitable for children from birth. According to reviews, the spray sprays well in small drops, the citrus smell is strong, but “doesn’t knock you off your feet,” and with active use the product lasts for a month. Repels insects at 5+. Disadvantages: glass bottle. It is suitable for preserving the properties of oils, but may accidentally break. The composition may not be suitable for allergy sufferers.

Naturonic zooglea

Volume 60 ml, from 250 rub.

Recommended for children from 1 year. The name of the active substance sounds scary even to people: dragonfly larvae extract. The ability of zooglea to prevent insect invasion is compared to the dragonfly's ability to destroy millions of mosquitoes per day. It also contains extracts of lavender, basil, horsetail, mint, fir, thuja, geranium, lemon, sea buckthorn oil, oleoresin, royal jelly, etc. The spray not only repels mosquitoes, but also heals bites. Reviews for it are mostly positive. Disadvantages: can only be purchased in organic cosmetics stores.

Mommy Care Mosquito Repellent Oil

Volume 50 ml, price from 600 rub.

Essential oils of lemongrass, citronella and geranium are diluted in organic almond and castor oil. Recommended for children from birth. Disadvantages: high price, stickiness and a suspiciously large number of negative reviews regarding poor effectiveness.

Fumigators for children

Fumigators against mosquitoes
The operation of electric fumigators is based on heating a removable plate or liquid in a bottle when the device is plugged into the power supply; the “bloodsuckers” fly away from the emitted smell.

Folk remedies for mosquitoes: advice from mothers

- “Star”. It is only used on stroller canopies and clothes; it is not applied to the skin of children under three years of age.

— Mix vanillin powder with sunflower oil or baby cream. Suitable for clothing and skin. Disadvantage: stickiness.

— Clove, citronella or eucalyptus oil. Also on clothes, stroller, napkin.

- Mix 50 ml of vegetable oil, 30 drops of tea tree oil and 5 drops of clove oil. Pour the mixture into a dark glass bottle and shake vigorously. This natural repellent can also be used on very sensitive skin.

— “Carnation” cologne is mixed with water approximately 50/50 and poured into an aerosol package.

In hot weather, essential oils must be diluted with cream or vegetable oil. Otherwise, you risk getting a sunburn in the greased area.

The danger of mosquito bites

When mosquitoes bite, they pierce the skin and inject a substance that inhibits blood clotting. Local mosquitoes, unlike southern varieties, do not spread dangerous infections. The reaction at the skin puncture site depends on the characteristics of the body and is usually expressed in itching and mild swelling. If there are a large number of bites, the child may develop a fever and become restless.

The greatest danger for infants is an allergy to mosquito saliva and the possibility of infection of the wound.

Allergic reaction in a baby

If you are allergic to the components of the saliva injected by the mosquito, the infant may develop severe swelling and a rise in temperature. More dangerous consequences of allergic manifestations in children may be signs of sensitization of the body - headache, nausea, impaired respiratory functions up to Quincke's edema, a sharp drop in pressure.

Secondary infection

After a bite, an open wound remains on the body. Scratching, soil and dirt entering the wound surface can cause infection. Such wounds look inflamed, swollen, and cause anxiety to children.

What are the advantages of straps?

Let's consider the positive properties of anti-mosquito bracelets.

• They are safe. The silicone from which the accessory is made is hypoallergenic. If the strap is fabric, then the material will be natural. The bracelets are soaked in oil, which is also a natural product that cannot harm a person (with the exception of allergies).
• They are easy to use. Simply put the bracelet on your hand and fasten it with Velcro or a button. It is better not to cut off the excess, since there is impregnation there.
• They are durable. Provided proper storage and use, such a protective agent will be enough for the entire season of activity of blood-sucking insects.
• They are comfortable. A person simply puts on the strap and calmly goes about his business without feeling any discomfort. Now you can easily go with your family and friends for a picnic in a forest plantation, for a walk with the dog in the park, or for a bike ride.

Advice! After removing the bracelet, you should immediately put it in a container, where it should remain until the next time. This is necessary to prevent unnecessary evaporation of the impregnation.

Rules for choosing a bracelet

We have already mentioned that most often shorter and less thick bracelets are sold for children. Adults, accordingly, purchase wider and longer products.

However, this is not an absolute rule. Some manufacturers make an accessory of standard length, which can be adjusted to suit you using a special clamp.

Most often, protective straps are made from materials such as:

• plastic;
• silicone;
• polymers;
• fabrics.

The products also differ in design characteristics.

1. Some have replaceable cartridges.
2. Others are soaked in oils.
3. Still others have a built-in capsule and insect repellent.

Regardless of the material and design features, it is important to store bracelets correctly. Only in this case are they guaranteed to protect you or your child from mosquitoes.