Mosquito Care

Mosquitoes are not a seasonal nuisance here, they are a year-round fact with a rainy-season spike. And the products that work best on adults are mostly not recommended for young children, which leaves parents choosing between protection and safety.

Parakito resolves that with plant-based, deet-free formulas. The wristbands are the useful starting point for babies — a replaceable pellet releases a blend of essential oils for several weeks, and nothing goes onto your child’s skin at all. Sprays and roll-ons suit older children and adults. The soothing creams and roll-ons handle the bites that get through, which is the other half of the job and the half most people forget until 3am.

A rough guide by age: wristbands and clip-ons for babies and toddlers, since there’s no skin contact. Sprays from the age stated on each product. Bite relief for everyone. Check each product page for its own age guidance, and ask your pediatrician if your child has sensitive skin.

Buy before rainy season rather than during it — this is the category that sells out.