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Baby mosquitoes replement
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My baby is 3 months old want to know how to relief from mosquitoes. Is there any oil or cream to protect from mosquitoes.
Is it safe to apply odomos cream on body for 3 month baby.
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Mosquito bites will mainly occur on exposed parts of the body like face and hands where it is unsafe to apply these creams due to the risk of oral ingestion. You can apply the cream on feet. Preferably use a net to cover the cradle and use an air based repellent, cover the baby with clothes as much an possible
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Challenge: baby doesn't put it in mouth
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Use mosquito nets on open windows, doors and bed. Use dress covering whole body.
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mosquito repellent creams like odomos are not preferable in infants, since it contain toxic chemicals and may cause allergic reactions. if you prefer to use one -then don't apply over face and palms and do a patch test by applying over a small area first to look for allergies.
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Use mosquito net is more safe
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
You can use mosquito repellent net
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Dr. Rahul Kamble
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
U can use mild from of odomas not on face.
Some herbal neem mosquito repellent also u can use.
But not on face.
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Dr. Abhishek Khandelwal
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Raipur
It sometime causes allergy to the baby
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if want to try than don't Apply over face
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use mosquito nets instead
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Dr. Mounica Gudavalli
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Yes can apply but not on face
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Cover baby with full length clothes, use mosquito nets and all out repellant
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Dr. Nikhitha S Thampi
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Can use small amount of odomus green in exposed area of skin not near eyes, mouth and palms
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Mosquito netting can be put
Dress your baby in light colour clothing that covers arms and legs completely
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