The first mosquito of 2023
Earlier than ever
As temperatures warm up this year and mosquitoes continue to "evolve"
This has caused the coexistence of mosquitoes and down jackets
Especially the little babies who attract love
You can't avoid mosquito bites anywhere
According to surveillance data from the Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in March this year, the positive rate of early spring mosquito breeding sites in the city increased compared with 2022. According to the results of the early spring mosquito survey, the mosquito density in the city this year will be slightly higher than the same period of previous years, and will reach the peak of the annual density in June.
Therefore, mosquitoes are not protected in spring, and sadness in summer
Especially if there are small babies at home
Be sure to pay attention
Fight mosquitoes together
How effective and safe is mosquito control for small babies?
The most common mosquito control equipment on the market is the old-fashioned mosquito coil, but it emits an unpleasant smell that even adults can't stand it. In addition, although some mosquito coil liquid is colorless and odorless, it is still not recommended for families with pregnant women and babies at home, so how to achieve effective mosquito prevention?
01 Physical mosquito repellent
First of all, keep the baby's body hygienic and clean, bathe frequently, change clothes frequently, and sweat less, which can reduce the harassment of mosquitoes to the baby. When your baby goes out, try to wear light-colored, thin, breathable clothing, and long clothes and trousers are preferred.
Mosquito nets are probably the "four best" in the mosquito control industry: the most economical, the most effective, the most environmentally friendly, and the safest. As long as your mosquito net does not have small loopholes, even if your baby sleeps in the mosquito net, it will only make the mosquitoes locked outside visible, not bite! Therefore, it is necessary to install screen windows, screen doors, and mosquito nets at home, so that mosquitoes have no opportunity.
Usually, we must also do a good job of home hygiene, do not leave stagnant water, and do not give mosquitoes the opportunity to hide and reproduce.
02 Chemical mosquito control
Apply professional mosquito repellent to your child.
All mosquito repellent products containing chemical components such as "amines", "benzene" and "rings" in their ingredients should be used in limited quantities.
Generally speaking, the content of these chemical components will generally not cause harm to the human body if it is within the scope of national standards. But just in case, parents must not use the baby in a large area for a long time, and should adhere to the principle of using less and not using it if it can be used.
What to do if a baby is bitten?
Don't look at a small mosquito, super lethal, according to the World Health Organization, mosquitoes are the animal that kills the most humans, up to 730,000 people a year.
And if the mosquito bites the baby, usually the baby will swell a large bag, which makes the mothers feel distressed.
After the baby is bitten by mosquitoes, local cold compresses in the place where mosquitoes bite can reduce swelling and itching, and use a cold wet towel or ice cubes or ice packs.
Wash with alkaline soap and avoid lifting the bag. This is a small home remedy commonly used in families. If the mosquito pack has started and itches badly, you can apply calamine lotion to relieve the itching.
For itchy mosquito bags, babies usually can't control scratching, it's best to cut their nails short to prevent scratches. If the skin has been damaged, never use an alcohol-based mosquito repellent lotion.
Reporter and editor: He Haidan