| Repellent Type | Positives | Negatives | Safety Precautions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creams, roll-on sticks, wipes, lotions | Effective indoors | If you directly apply on baby’s delicate skin it may cause an allergic reaction. | Make sure you purchase a well known brand which clearly mentions the composition and percentage of each chemical used. Check with your doctor before using these on a baby under three months. |
| Liquid vaporizer | Effective indoors | Emit fumes when heated | If you plan to use a vaporizer, make sure you keep the baby away from the room where you’ve switched on the vaporizer. Only take the baby in when you have shut the vapouriser off. |
| Sprays and foams | Effective indoors and outdoors in a limited area | Noxious fumes in the spray mist may be inhaled | May cause allergies and breathing problems |
| Coils | Effective outdoors in a limited area | Coils release smoke when burnt | May cause allergies and breathing problems |
| Mats | Effective indoors | Emit fumes when heated | May cause allergies and breathing problems |
| Essential oils, such as citronella, neem oil, etc. | Effective on direct application | May cause allergic reaction and the effect may not last long | Essential oils are very strong and should not be used directly on the skin of babies or even teens. |
