How to manage mosquito repellent poisoning in toddlers?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
My daughter, who is 1 year 6 months old, has opened a bottle of mosquito repellent liquid. The mosquito-repellant liquid was poured over her hands and legs. I washed her hands and legs with soap. She also swallowed a little bit of it.
I have consulted a doctor and he said she is fine. But, she did not vomit, etc. Will it affect her health?
Please explain.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern and worry.
Do not worry. Your baby is fine.
Please keep mosquito repellants out of the reach of children. If a baby accidentally consumes mosquito repellant, then the baby manifests with vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or seizures.
As you mentioned it has poured on the baby's hands and legs only and the baby does not have any of these symptoms, it seems very unlikely that the baby has ingested it.
I hope that you get your answer.
Please let me know if you need any help.
Thank you.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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