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Defending children from mosquito bites: seven useful tips
Defending children from mosquito bites: seven useful tips.
The war against these annoying creatures can begin.
Especially to protect the little ones, favorite victims of mosquito bites, but not only: these insects can not stand them at all. How to protect children from mosquito bites? And if they get stung, what to do? How to intervene to soothe the itching in case you arrive too late? These are questions that pediatricians are frequently asked.
Browse the photo gallery in which we have listed a series of useful indications.
How to defend children from mosquito bites?
The war against these annoying creatures can begin. Especially to protect the little ones, favorite victims of mosquito bites, but not only: these insects can not stand them at all. How to protect children from mosquito bites? And if they get stung, what to do? How to intervene to soothe the itching in case you arrive too late? These are questions that pediatricians are frequently asked. Here is a series of useful indications.
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Mosquitoes steer clear of geraniums
A tip is to place on the windowsills some geraniums plants. In fact, geraniums give off a smell that is not appreciated by mosquitoes that will stay away from you.
Avoid saucers for plants
If you have plants, avoid stagnant waters: they are the favorite habitat of mosquitoes.
Lemongrass keeps mosquitoes away
Classic remedy: light lemongrass candles. There are also plasters on the market to be applied on the edge of the bed that have no contraindications.
Mosquito net is an effective protective barrier
A mosquito net protects the cradle or pram. In this way the air passes but not the mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes can not stand mint
Mosquitoes hate mint, so our advice is to sprinkle some mentholated talcum powder on your baby's skin and he will be protected.
Targeted feeding against mosquitoes
Sugary foods attract mosquitoes, as do protein-rich foods. This happens because these foods give the skin a characteristic smell, pleasing to mosquitoes.
Light clothes against mosquitoes
Dark colors attract mosquitoes. It is better to wear light clothes and if possible, that cover the whole body. Favor pants and long-sleeved T-shirts, as well as high socks and closed shoes.