Homemade Mosquito Repellent to Protect Your Baby

The single biggest concern of a new mom is to protect her baby under all the circumstances. Isn’t it yours too? I can hear a big ‘yes’ from all the moms. And protecting your little one from the bites of mosquitoes is one such concern, as mosquitoes are not only carriers of some dreadful diseases like malaria, encephalitis, dengue, chikungunya, among others but they may cause skin rashes, itchy bumps, redness, inflammation and even allergic reactions to your child.

Hence it is imperative that you protect your little ones from these tiny blood-sucking monsters.

Homemade Herbal Mosquito Repellent

But wait, you don’t need commercial mosquito repellents that are available in the market. In fact, it is high time that you consider a better alternative; a natural mosquito repellent that smells wonderful is effective and takes only minutes to whip up. 

Mosquito Repellent Ingredients:

And all it needs is few pure essential oils and natural ingredients to prepare an herbal mosquito repellent.

Preparation Method:

• Take a glass bottle, preferably washed and dried well.
• Mix all the above natural oils in the bottle per the quantities mentioned above.
• Crush the camphor tablets into a fine powder and add it to the oil mixture.
• Shake the bottle vigorously and our natural homemade mosquito repellent is ready to use.

Usage Guide:

• Apply the mixture to all the exposed parts of the body and repeat the application in every 1-2 hours.
• This oil can be applied to clothes, bed sheets, and other fabrics. Direct application on the skin is not recommended for safety reasons.
• A mosquito repellent patch can be prepared by using a band-aid and pouring a few drops of this oil on it.
• A mosquito repellent band can be made by soaking a piece of cotton cloth in the oil and tying it around the wrists or ankles. 5. This oil can be used as a lamp oil to keep our house mosquito-free.

Handy Tips:

• Make sure you shake the bottle well before every use as the camphor powder tends to sediment at the bottom.
• Store the bottle in a cool, damp free, dark place and avoid direct sunlight.
• Prepare small quantity at a time and use it up quickly for best results.

Important Note: This homemade mosquito repellent is strictly for external application only. Please take precautions to ensure that the mosquito repellent doesn't reach your child's mouth.

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