What effects do mosquito coils have on babies?

In summer, there will be a lot of mosquitoes in the environment. The hotter the place, the more serious the mosquitoes. This will have a great impact on people's lives. For example, mosquitoes often bite the skin, and then the skin will become red and swollen. At this time, it will be very itchy and may cause infection. Not only that, mosquito bites may also transmit diseases, so there is a huge potential threat. In order to avoid mosquito bites, many families use mosquito coils in the summer. As we all know, mosquito coils are poisonous. The toxins will be indicated on the packaging of mosquito coil products. For adults, these toxins may not cause much harm, but for very young babies, the harm of mosquito coils may be very large, so parents should pay attention.

First, are mosquito coils harmful to babies?

Mosquito coils are certainly harmful to babies, and the smoke emitted by burning mosquito coils is not good for the health of babies.

The active ingredients of most mosquito coils are pyrethroid insecticides, as well as organic fillers, adhesives, dyes and other additives. Among them, organophosphates are the most toxic, and the main organophosphates include trichlorfon, chlorpyrifos and pestichlorians. The next most toxic are carbamates, such as propoxur and chlorpyrifos. Among them, pyrethroids are the most common, including propylthrin, chlorfenapyr, etc. Most of these ingredients are low-toxic pesticides. The smoke from burning mosquito coils contains many substances that are harmful to the human body and may induce diseases such as asthma.

It is estimated that the amount of particles released by lighting a roll of mosquito coils is roughly the same as the amount of particles released by burning about 100 cigarettes. The ultrafine particles released can enter and remain in the lungs, which may cause asthma in the short term and more serious diseases in the long term. Secondly, there are carcinogens produced by incomplete combustion of the mosquito coil base material, as well as some compounds that irritate the upper respiratory tract, which may cause poisoning to humans.

Therefore, families with children or pregnant women must not light mosquito coils. If you buy inferior mosquito coils, it is likely to induce respiratory diseases in children. If you feel that there are too many mosquitoes at home, it is recommended to use electric mosquito coils or liquid mosquito coils. You can also light mosquito coils in the corridor.

Second, can pregnant women use mosquito coils?

Whether pregnant women can use mosquito coils is a question that many people, especially pregnant women, are concerned about. I can only say that it is not recommended for pregnant women to use mosquito coils to repel mosquitoes.

Many pregnant women suffer from mosquito bites, mainly because after pregnancy, the exhaled air volume of pregnant women is 21% greater than that of other women. The exhaled humid gas and carbon dioxide are quite attractive to mosquitoes. Secondly, the abdominal temperature of pregnant women is higher than that of other women, and the volatile substances emitted from the surface of their skin are more, which can easily be smelled by mosquitoes and become targets of bites.

Can pregnant women use mosquito coils? Pregnant women should not use mosquito coils or other chemicals to repel mosquitoes, because the active ingredients of most mosquito coils are pyrethroid insecticides, as well as organic fillers, adhesives, dyes and other additives. The smoke from burning mosquito coils therefore contains many substances that are harmful to the human body and may induce diseases such as asthma. In addition, the organic pollutants in chemicals such as mosquito coils may affect the intellectual development of the fetus and may easily cause disorders of the brain and nervous system.

The best way for pregnant women to prevent mosquitoes is to use a mosquito net. If the mosquito bites are really severe, you can take some vitamin B supplements appropriately. In addition, eating more fruits and vegetables can reduce the redness and swelling after being bitten.

Third, precautions for pregnant women to use mosquito coils

Generally speaking, it is not recommended for pregnant women to use mosquito coils, but sometimes conditions may limit the use of mosquito coils, so here are some precautions for pregnant women when using mosquito coils or other mosquito repellent products:

1. If you are using long-acting mosquito repellents, due to their high drug content, they must be diluted with water to a certain multiple before use, and then sprayed on the floor and walls of the room. As long as you pay attention to the opening and closing of doors and windows, their mosquito-proofing effect can generally last for a whole summer, and there is no need to take other mosquito-avoiding measures.

2. If you use mosquito repellent aerosol or spray, it is best to close the doors and windows when spraying, so that the effect will be better. But let the pregnant woman leave the room, and after a few minutes, open the window for ventilation.

3. Foreign mosquito repellents are generally less toxic than ordinary mosquito repellents, and are more effective and have no unpleasant odor, making them suitable for use by pregnant women.

4. Do not choose mosquito repellent products with too high a drug concentration, as the toxicity will increase accordingly. In foreign countries, low-level effective methods are highly advocated, which means that it is not necessary to kill mosquitoes. As long as the mosquitoes are less active after using the medicine and no longer bite people, people can sleep well.

5. When using mosquito coils, it is best to place them away from the head of the pregnant woman.

6. The concentration of each mosquito coil is more suitable for use in a room of about 15 square meters. If the room is too large, the medicine will be weaker. In this case, simply adding mosquito coils will not be very effective. It is best to light an electric mosquito coil device to ensure the mosquito repellent effect. An intermittent approach can be adopted, that is, only light it for a period of time and then turn it off.