Welcome to pay attention to the saying that the mothers who use mosquito repellent bracelets are all tasteful mothers.

I remember that in April last year, three children in Hubei returned to school wearing mosquito repellent bracelets, causing 29 students to He developed symptoms of dizziness, nausea, abdominal pain, redness and swelling, and was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment.

Generally, there are 5 kinds of mosquito repellent bracelets on the market, so you need to choose carefully:

1. DEET: slightly toxic, repellent for 8 to 10 hours, and may be used by young children Allergic reactions may occur, pregnant women may experience chest tightness and dizziness, and may even cause fetal death.

2. Lemon eucalyptus oil: Toxic, artificially synthesized, repellent for 8 hours, not for use by children under 3 years old.

3. Imonin: slightly toxic, artificially synthesized, repellent for 4 to 8 hours, can cause skin allergies and dermatitis.

4. Diethyl phthalate: low toxicity, has a certain mosquito repellent effect, and harms the reproductive function of infants and young children.

5. Plant essential oils (cedar, citronella, lemongrass, etc.): natural, repellent for 0.5 to 2 hours.

If the mosquito repellent bracelet is made of pure natural plant essential oils, such as citronella essential oil, and relies on the smell of the plant itself to repel mosquitoes, there is no harm. If chemical substances are used, there will be dangers. According to the safety test report of citronella essential oil by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), citronella oil has no obvious irritation or toxicity to young children’s skin.

However, mothers need to be wary that some unscrupulous merchants may deceive the ingredients of mosquito repellent bracelets. For example, those using diethyl phthalate are claimed to be purely natural. Ingredients. There have been counterfeit products on the market that claim to be imported from South Korea or Japan, but are actually falsely claiming to use plant ingredients and are harmful to human health.

Therefore, if parents want to buy anti-mosquito bracelets for their children, remember to pay attention to the following information:

1. Price

Relevant personnel from the quality supervision department remind , the price of mosquito repellent bracelets made of natural plants is relatively high. If a product for a few dollars is sold online or in a small store, it cannot be purely natural.

2. Packaging bags

Plant essential oils will lose some of their effects when exposed to sunlight for a long time, so regular mosquito repellent bracelets generally use opaque aluminum foil bags or transparent bags. The product may be counterfeit or contain other ingredients.

3. This information is on the packaging

Qualified and regular mosquito repellent bracelets generally contain this information on their packaging: Ingredients (possibly fake, many claim to be purely natural) Anti-mosquito bracelet with no chemical ingredients, but pesticide ingredients were detected), manufacturer, production address, manufacturer phone number, production date, shelf life, user identification, trademark number, etc. Without this information, there is a strong suspicion of guilty conscience.

Of course, the above information is not necessarily reliable even if it is complete. There are many counterfeit products. In the end, you have to choose products purchased through formal channels, such as large shopping malls, brand stores, etc. If this cannot be guaranteed, it is recommended not to let young children use it.

Finally, one more reminder, it is not recommended for babies under 1 year old and pregnant women to use mosquito repellent bracelets

In addition to the toxic ingredients contained in mosquito repellent bracelets, they will harm the health of young children and pregnant women. In addition, wearing it may also irritate the skin and cause dermatitis and allergies. It is not recommended for pregnant women and babies under 1 year old. To ensure the health of babies, Canada does not recommend the use of mosquito repellent products for babies under six months old; the United States does not recommend the use of mosquito repellent products for babies under 2 months old.

Domestic pediatricians believe that even if children are over 2 years old, frequent use of mosquito repellent products is not recommended. For pregnant women, the fetus in the abdomen is more sensitive to toxic ingredients, so its use is generally not recommended.