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Are Fabric Roll-ons Effective At Providing Protection From Mosquitos?
Question: hi.. I have a 11.5 month old kid. We are planning to go to XXXXXXX in few days. Can I use a fabric roll on to protect against mosquitos? please suggest good roll-ons or othre preventive measures. Also, please suggest a good SPF conatining sun protection suitable for baby.. Also, my kid has not yet started to stand without support. He will pull himself by furniture & stand with support to furniture. Anything to worry?
Brief Answer:
You can use fabric roll on - don't worry about development
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can safely use fabric roll-on on the clothing you use for the baby. That will effectively prevent mosquito bites.
Coming to the development part, I don't think there is any need for you to worry because 11 and half months old child who is trying to stand up with support and trying to cruise around by holding the furniture is and normally developing the kid.
So do not be concerned about his development.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
You can use fabric roll on - don't worry about development
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can safely use fabric roll-on on the clothing you use for the baby. That will effectively prevent mosquito bites.
Coming to the development part, I don't think there is any need for you to worry because 11 and half months old child who is trying to stand up with support and trying to cruise around by holding the furniture is and normally developing the kid.
So do not be concerned about his development.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
what about Sun lotion doc? is it safe? please suggest any safe product
Brief Answer:
NO need to use sun screen lotions as it will diminish vitamin D production
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
No need to use sunscreen lotions in such a young kid as it will decrease vitamin D production, please.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
NO need to use sun screen lotions as it will diminish vitamin D production
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
No need to use sunscreen lotions in such a young kid as it will decrease vitamin D production, please.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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