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Mosquito repellent
Hi doctor, my baby is preterm baby, now he is 3.5 months old.can i use mosquito repellent plugged in. Because due to climatic change mosquitos are high in my area. So he is suffering from mosquito bites.
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Mosquito nets are better...
Becareful while using repellent and it should be non toxic....
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Dr. N V Tejaswini
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi! Mosquito repellent are not at all safe for babies.
Use mosquito nets that is safe. Lemon grass incense sticks for mosquito
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Do not use mosquito repellent in the room of the baby, not good for the baby.
Instead use mosquito nets
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