The best thing about Mama Earth is its safety factor. If it’s Mama Earth you know it has gone through many checks before it was launched. You can also be sure of its efficacy. That’s why this Mama Earth Mosquito Repellant review comes after two months of using it. The better news is that other well-known brands have come up with alternatives too!
Pros: It smells fine. No weirdly strong citronella odor. My daughter has no problem when I apply to her.
It’s easy to apply. The protection lasts quite long and so does the smell. I apply twice once Rai goes to school and in the evening when she goes to play. Mosquito bites outside the home and at school are the biggest worry and now I can rest easy.
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What Mama earth Mosquito Repellant contains
It is a blend of essential oils like Citronella, Peppermint, Lemon, Eucalyptus in a base of Soya and Castrol oil. These natural oils are mosquito repellents
It is free from DEET.
It is safe for application on the skin(best to do a patch test on baby’s forearm, before you use any skin or hair care products).
Size of product: 100ml
Recommended age :0 to 5 years
Application type: Spray
Is it baby safe?
Yes, the Mama Earth product is MadeSafe certified and clinically tested as per Bureau of International Standards.
Where should you apply it?
Skin application is safe and recommended.
Cons:
- It may appear expensive. But its great value for money. If you compare with the price of the one below its a steal
- It’s not available offline easily.
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Is there an alternative when you can’t get Mama Earth quickly?
Alternative available: Godrej Fabric Roll-on Review
What does Godrej Fabric roll on contain?
- Citronella oil
- Eucalyptus oil
- The base oils are not mentioned(that’s a strike-off !)
How to use Godrej Fabric Roll-on?
The famous 4 dots
- 4 coin-sized dots on the shoulders and legs away from the nose.
- Not recommended for skin
- Lasts for 8 hours.
Is it safe?
It is pediatrician certified as dermatologically safe(as mentioned on the product).
How does the price compare? Mama Earth wins hands down on this one.
Pros for me:
- Available easily offline too.
- It’s a roll-on application and less wastage.
- Since age is not mentioned on the product, I assume it works on adults too. The picture shows an adult woman and a child with 4 dots each. So we use it as a family at home, at work and while traveling.
Cons
- The base oil is not mentioned. I would definitely like to know.
- I the smell of Mama earth I like better
- Very expensive
Odomos natural:
Cream-based and needs to be applied to the exposed part. They have introduced Fabric roll on too , a price comparable with Goodknight Fabric roll-on.
5 Facts about Dengue which you must know(if you click on the link Dengue use code HWBVIP )
- There are 4 types of Dengue virus and you can have Dengue fever up to four times. Its the concurrent or simultaneous infection with the Dengue virus which is dangerous.
- Cleanliness is next to Godliness when it comes to mosquito-borne diseases. Keep your home and the area around your home clean. Don’t let garbage pile up. Don’t allow open containers with water to stand.
Talk to your local counselor and community members to make a plan for regular fumigation, spraying, and bleaching powder application. Make a hedge of citronella grass all around your building complex. Keep it in planters around the house. Citronella is a natural insect repellent and is the main component in the above two products.
- In the case of Dengue fever, do not panic. Uncomplicated Dengue fever is the most common variant. Visit your doctor at the earliest.
The test, however, takes some time to be confirmed.
- Do use a mosquito net for yourself and the affected person if he is suspected to be suffering from a mosquito-borne infection. You don’t want him bitten by another mosquito with a different strain of dengue virus. Also, you don’t want to be bitten by a mosquito who has bitten him.
- Mosquitoes for Dengue fever bite during the daytime.
Visit your doctor if you have a high-grade fever and there is Dengue fever reported in your locality and you have any of the danger signs.
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Update 2022 September:
Virulent strains of the Dengue virus can be dangerous for kids and the elderly and those who have pre-existing diseases like Diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney diseases. Early and judicious fluid therapy in an ICU setup is the mainstay of therapy in Dengue. Platelet transfusion acts as an adjunct. Cleanliness and preventive measures in neighborhoods, schools, and in all public and private places have no replacement.
Disclaimer: The information provided is for awareness. Visit your doctor in case of fever Any use of products on babies should be started after proper skin testing and consultation with a pediatrician. This is not meant as professional medical consultation.
Mammaearth mosquito repellent gel can use for 5 years old boy
I have used it for my six years old.
Such a detailed explanation! Thanks for the great article! Mama Earth is one brand that I can trust on
Thank you Viharin.
Mosquito repellent is truly a needed to be free from deadly diseases like malaria.
It’s hard to imagine how progressively dengue deteriorates and one thing we can do is be precautious. The tip are so workable and the Mamaearth mosquito repellant look safe for baby skin
I have been using Mama earth insect repellent and very happy with the results and effectiveness…you have shared some very important info about dengue..need to find citronella leaves for my home too
Glad you found this useful.
I’m so terrified of mosquito borne illnesses. I got Dengue some years back, three months before I got married! Those were two hard weeks! Now every time I go back to India I’m always looking for the perfect insect repellent for my daughter. Now I know what to use! 🙂
Wonderfully detailed. As far as price goes, well… I guess we need to balance the benefits against the potential dangers related to mosquito borne diseases, right?
All the insect repellent sprays i tried until now has a very bad smell! I have the same question as Zainab, can it be used by anyone?
I think we can use it.But how long ut stays ,thats the question????
I was looking for roll on or spray as it’s easier when traveling. This is the perfect post.
Interesting, hearing more about how you protect against mosquito bites in India. I thought it was an African problem, then my daughter went to live in the jungles of Puerto Ayacucho (Southern America) on the mission field. When there she got bitten and developed Dengue Fever. Here in S.Africa the bigger risk from the mosquito is of course malaria.
Can we use it for older kids too?
My brother got Dengue back in 2011 its sad to see that it still prevails 🙁