With summer in full swing, it is important to protect your little ones from mosquito bites. On days out with our family we find ourselves packing everything necessary to be outdoors with our children. Let’s not forget to pack specific anti-mosquito products; their bites are not only annoying but can cause irritation or allergic reactions. The ideal mosquito repellent for children To protect newborns from mosquitoes, it’s important to use products specifically formulated for their sensitive skin. Chicco’s anti-mosquito line refreshes, moisturises and naturally protects baby skin without using chemical repellents. They are made with Crabwood and Melissa oils, which are well-known natural repellents. It is enough to apply a thin layer of repellent on their skin while avoiding contact with the eyes and mouth. Equip yourself with spray, cream, or roll-on and apply them at any time of the day. You can also opt for the portable device which easily attaches to the pram, the plug-in device for their nursery, or the anti-mosquito trap which you can carry anywhere as it’s designed for outdoor night protection to electrify and kill mosquitos when they reach the UV lamp. Strategies for soothing itching What if your little one already has a mosquito bite? Chicco’s natural after-bite roll-on is ideal to soothe itching on baby’s delicate skin thanks to its natural formula with extracts of Zanthoxylum, a Chinese plant known for its soothing properties. When the itching is particularly intense, you can also apply ice - wrapped in a soft cloth - directly on the mosquito bite. The vasoconstrictive effect of the cold has an anaesthetic and calming effect. Tips to prevent mosquito and insect bites Here are a couple of practical tips to protect your family, including your little ones, which are useful whether you’re at home or out and about: - Apply a light layer of anti-mosquito protection to the skin avoiding contact with the eyes and mouth - Use a mosquito net on their cot or pram while they’re asleep - Avoid leaving any cups of water on the terrace, garden or windowsill in order to avoid attracting unwanted insects - Limit the use of strong-smelling perfumes and deodorants - Avoid wearing dark, bright or floral prints as these tend to attract insects and try to use garments that cover most of the skin Let us not be caught unprepared and organise ourselves to protect ourselves and our family from the dreaded mosquitoes this time of year!
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With summer in full swing, it is important to protect your little ones from mosquitoes. On days out with our family we find ourselves packing everything necessary to be outdoors with our children. Let’s not forget to pack specific anti-mosquito products; their bites are not only annoying but can cause irritation or allergic reactions.

The ideal mosquito repellent for children

To protect newborns from mosquitoes, it’s important to use products specifically formulated for their sensitive skin. Chicco’s anti-mosquito line refreshes, moisturises and naturally protects baby skin without using chemical repellents. All products contain a high percentage of natural origin ingredients including Eucalyptus Citriodora, Lemongrass and Niaouli essential oils whose smell is also known to be unpleasant to insects. The formulas are specifically designed with the needs of delicate and sensitive skin of babies from 2 months of age in mind. It is enough to apply a thin layer of repellent on their skin while avoiding contact with the eyes and mouth.

Equip yourself with a spray or roll-on and apply them at any time of the day. You can also opt for the portable device which easily attaches to the pram or the plug-in device for their nursery.

Mother and baby. Protect your baby from mosquitoes

Strategies for soothing itching

What if your little one already has a mosquito bite? Chicco’s natural after-bite roll-on is ideal to soothe itching on baby’s delicate skin thanks to its natural formula with extracts of Zanthoxylum, a Chinese plant known for its soothing properties. When the itching is particularly intense, you can also apply ice – wrapped in a soft cloth – directly on the mosquito bite. The vasoconstrictive effect of the cold has an anaesthetic and calming effect.

Child with mosquito bites

Tips to prevent mosquito and insect bites

Here are a couple of practical tips to protect your family, including your little ones, which are useful whether you’re at home or out and about:

  • Apply a light layer of anti-mosquito protection to the skin avoiding contact with the eyes and mouth
  • Use a mosquito net on their cot or pram while they’re asleep
  • Avoid leaving any cups of water on the terrace, garden or windowsill in order to avoid attracting unwanted insects
  • Limit the use of strong-smelling perfumes and deodorants
  • Avoid wearing dark, bright or floral prints as these tend to attract insects and try to use garments that cover most of the skin
Two boys eating apples. Protect your kids from mosquitoes.
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