10 Natural Ways To Protect Your Baby From Mosquito Bite
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Mosquitoes are uninvited guests. That too when we have a
baby at home, then mosquitoes are must shoo creatures. What dangers mosquitoes
bring with them is a big episode of discussion. Let us leave that part for now.
Those spray bottles loaded with chemicals can never be used
in our baby’s room. The repellent sprays are worst than the mosquito
themselves.
And don’t even think of those mosquito repellent creams or
lotions to be applied on the body. Babies tend to be allergic to a lot of
things. And these mosquito repelling lotions are freaking ideas for a mother
like me. Why are they there in the market in the first place!! All must ban products.
I have few natural way of getting rid of mosquitoes which I
have practised so far. Until my baby was born, I used to use those liquidator
machine and refill. Never bothered to try the natural methods. But after the
arrival of the infant (now toddler) opinions and ideas change drastically.
Dissolving Camphor
Take half a cup of water. Drop 7 to 8 camphor coins. Let it
dissolve in its own pace. No hurry. Place this cup under the crib or bed of the
baby.
The volatile vapours of the camphor protects the baby from mosquito
bites.
Burning Camphor
Burn camphor and spread the burning smoke throughout the
house. This strong aroma of the camphor is a natural mosquito repellent.
It drives
away all the mosquitoes present if any.
Dried Neem Leaves
Neem leaves are another best remedy for in-house mosquito
problem. Dry the neem leaves by exposure to sunlight. I always have stock of
dried neem leaves.
Burn the leaves in a small earthern pot and let the burning
smoke spread around the house, especially under the cot, crib, near the pile of
baby clothes, any other corners in the house. Neem leaves as you all know is a
strong disinfectant.
Dried Orange Peels
Also dried orange peels and sweet lime leaves works great in
driving away mosquitoes. The method is as same as the dried neem leaves. Let
the peels of orange/sweet lime dry in sunlight and store them in a container.
Cut them into pieces and light them up with fire for smoke.
Disinfectant Aromatic Oils
Use strong concentrated citronella oil, or pine oil, or
eucalyptus oil, or any of the heavily aromatic disinfectant oil.
Dip a piece of
cotton ball heavily in any of the oil, place it in a small open container and place
the container close to the baby crib or cradle.
Lemon and Clove
Lemon and clove method is a commonly practiced method for
getting rid of the mosquitoes.
Cut the lemon into halves. Add whole cloves on
top of the lemon halves. Keep these 2 together near your baby’s cradle. Replace
the lemon and clove every 4-5 days.
Diluted Camphor Water Lotion
Applying diluted camphor water to the exposed portion of the
skin in the body serves as a mosquito body cream/lotion. This was suggested to me,
but I have never tried this method for the fear of allergic reaction. Please
test for skin allergies before you try this method.
Diluted Camphor Water Liquidator Refill:
You know all those liquidator machines that normally works
for about 45-50 nights. Fill half of the refill bottle with water and then 2
coins of camphor. Thread its screw cap and fix it into the machine. Plug the machine
to the socket and use it the way you used it earlier.
This is your own liquidator refill. This ensures of safe breathing
to your baby and you too throughout the night.
Dress in Full Sleeves and Full Pants
Apart from the natural ways of shooing the mosquitoes, always
go for full cover night dresses or daily dresses for babies. This helps to a
certain extent.
Use Meshes and Nets
Cover your baby’s crib/cradle with thin mosquito nets. Also
get your window ventilators wire meshed. This prevents mosquitoes form reaching
your baby.
I hope this list of
natural ways of repelling mosquitoes was helpful. Do you have any more methods to
share? I would be glad to know.
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