The best mosquito repellents for your baby

Summer and heat are synonymous with good weather, tanned skin, longer days... but also skin covered in bites, welts and itching... Yes, we are talking about mosquitoes. And your baby would certainly agree! To help stop them getting bitten, we are sharing the best mosquito repellents.

Although mosquito bites are usually harmless, at times they can be dangerous to our health because of the effects they may cause. Would you like to know what these are or how to avoid them?

We cover this in the post, as well as the best mosquito repellents for your baby.

• A itchy lump, which appears as a response to the mosquito's saliva. This is the most common reaction and it usually disappears within a few days.
• An allergic reaction, which can include blisters, hives and rarer cases such as anaphylaxis, a more serious allergic reaction that affects the whole body.
• And the transmission of diseases; some of these include malaria, dengue or zika, which are extremely serious, especially in Africa, and many still do not have a treatment, with vaccines available only for some of them.

Mosquito repellents to prevent bites in babies

Below, we are going to recommend the best mosquito repellents for your baby that you can find on our website to help prevent mosquito bites in little ones.

Mosquito repellent bracelet for children

This is a mosquito repellent bracelet that protects against bites. It is suitable for children aged 3 and over and even for adults. It features Minions cartoon characters, so we are sure little ones will love it. More info about Phil Pulsera Minions Antimosquitos by clicking here.

GoibiAntimosquitos Extreme Toallitas

It provides effective protection against bites from mosquitoes, flies, horseflies and ticks. Its use is recommended for extreme conditions and areas with a high risk of tropical disease transmission. To find out more about this product, click here.

PranaromAromapicSprayAnti MosquitosCuerpoCitronella75 ml

This is a body spray made with 100% organic essential oils to help protect against bites. It contains citronella, palmarosa, lemongrass, geranium, blue eucalyptus, clove, ginger and Citriodiol. It also contains coconut oil to keep the skin comfortable. Everything you need to know about this spray is available here.

IsdinAntimosquitosXtremSpray

Another insect repellent in spray format for human use that protects the skin against mosquito bites in tropical areas. It forms a protective barrier that provides high protection for up to 6 hours in tropical conditions. It protects against mosquitoes, including the tiger mosquito.

It can be used by children aged 3 and over and by adults. If it needs to be used on children under 3, consult a paediatrician first. Use with caution in children under 6. Full product information for Isdin Antimosquitos Xtrem Spray.

RelecInfantil Loción 125 ml

It is an insect repellent lotion that is especially effective against mosquitoes, keeping the youngest members of the family protected from bites for up to 7 hours. Would you like to know more about Relec Infantil Loción 125 ml? Click here.

Electric or spray mosquito repellent: which is better?

We are often asked this question in the pharmacy: what is better, a mosquito repellent spray or an electric mosquito repellent? Well, at first glance neither is better or worse than the other; it all depends on the baby's or child's age because, for example, at very early ages when a baby has no awareness, spraying them can be uncomfortable and even harmful.

Therefore, in those cases it is advisable to use an electric mosquito repellent in the room such as the one from Radarfarm. It is a product that produces no odours, is safe and eco-friendly. It also works within a 20 m2 radius.

Another very useful product, very similar to an electric mosquito repellent for babies, is the Chicco device. It is a portable mosquito repellent ideal for taking on the baby's pushchair when going for a walk or placing by the baby's cot.

Mainly on summer nights, when mosquitoes thrive and babies are more prone to bites.

It is worth noting that neither device has any harmful effect on babies and both are completely safe, making them some of the best mosquito repellent options for babies.