When it comes to dengue protection, I consider me and my husband as OCs (obsessive-compulsives) and we are not ashamed of it. You can never be sure with dengue and with the rate of increase of dengue victims no matter what the weather is, we all have reasons to be fearful and protective.
Honestly, when you open our medicine cabinet, you will see all sorts of brand of mosquito repellents (lotion/spray/stick on). I also grab mosquito repellent samples when I see them being given away in malls. As much as possible, we wear pants and clothes with sleeves when we go to the park or when we go outside to run an errand to the market.
The problem with some mosquito repellents and sprays, is that they are sticky or too pungent. It’s nice that some manufacturers try to compensate by at least toning down the smell or making them at least nose-friendly (like the Off Lotion for kids, the pink one).
The latest anti-dengue brand which we are currently fond of using is Para’Kito. This one’s unique because they are wearable as in like accessories – bracelets and clips – with different colors and designs. This one kind of belongs to the high-end category, meaning, quite expensive, with market price the last time I checked at Toys ‘R us, was P799.00. Each bracelet has this little pocket where you put the anti-mosquito pellet or square tablet. One pack contains 2 tablets (1 tablet is good for 15 days). The refills (2 tablets per refill) cost P499.00, if I remember it correctly, P499.00.
We got the bracelet as sample from Para’Kito and my daughter loved the color and she’s using it daily at school. She said her classmates were delighted with her bracelet and that they kept on asking where she got it.
Not disregarding the idea that a Para’Kito wristband is like a fashion accessory (which can easily become a fashion statement because of its price), I think this brand is worth the try or be taken as a fair investment. Not that we are totally not using the lotions and sprays anymore but putting on the bracelet kind of makes me breathe a little bit easier thinking that we have added another kind of shield to my daughter.
1. Wristband is very easy to put on. Your kid won’t need any help.
2. If your child doesn’t want it on her/his wrist, it’s adjustable enough to be used as a leg band or anklet.
3. Wristband is in free-size meaning, everyone in the family can wear it.
4. The pellets have the usual smell of anti-mosquito sprays but it is more tolerable. Since you put it on the wristband’s pocket, it doesn’t come in contact with skin, which is perfect for people who have sensitive skin.
5. It’s water-proof but it doesn’t mean you can submerge it in water (I think) because if you do that, the pellet will dissolve (rolling my eyes here). Well, for me, this is useful, when your kid gets sweaty. Sweat won’t stick with the wristband.
6. You can wash it. It’s waterproof but it is still easy to clean. You need to do that because after some days, I noticed my daughter’s wristband getting a little bit darker as compared to when it was brand new.
If given the chance and money, it would be COOL to collect all these Para’Kito designs, wouldn’t it?
(image from http://ph.parakito.com)
If you want to get one for your child, you can find wristbands and the clips too at Toys R Us, Mothercare, Planet Sports, PCX stores. Or you can purchase online at ava.ph, babyoutlet.ph and cudsly.com. You can also follow Para’Kito at Facebook. You’ll enjoy their colorful collection just by merely looking at them.
What do you think of Para’Kito? For me, it’s worth the money. How about you?
I’ve seen Para’Kito several times but I didn’t know they were that pricey! But considering how versatile they are as a nice fashion accessory and anti mosquito repellant, I think they’re perfect for active kiddos!
You bet Nicole! not only on active kiddos, for us adults too!
I’m obsessive over mosquito repellant too. I’m the type that, when I go outside, I become a living buffet if I don’t have repellant on.
Hi Kori, that’s interesting 🙂 I thought mosquitoes are interested in all skin types 🙂
Omigosh, in Florida this is soo necessary!
Are there too many mosquitoes in Florida Natalie?
We have West Nile Virus here in my own town, so I would use these all the time.
yaiks, I’ve heard West Nile Virus is deadly!
So cool! We would have worn the snot out of these this summer!
I’ve learned about this brand when I won in a giveaway but too bad I did not receive my prizes. It is expensive pala. I’m scared of dengue too, I tried lotion and oil before, now we’re using the mosquito patch.
Sayang naman the prize haha. But yes, it’s quite pricey pero it’s ok naman. I’ve tried the patches din pero sobrang tapang minsan kasi ng amoy.
Oooh! I like the pink one! If I wear it on the wrist, does it also repel mosquitos going for the legs? We use stickers before, but hubby said it’s not effective.
Cymbelly, that’s an interesting question. Let me get back to you on that 🙂
These bracelets look great. Would totally try if they are effective. My kids wouldn’t even know it’s to repel mosquitoes. They’d like it’s a fun accessory :). I love how they are weatherproof.
Indeed those anti-mosquito bracelets look amazing! I wish they weren’t so costly though hehe. I too am very OC about mosquito bites on my kids.
We’re the same! I also have a smorgasbord of mosquito repellents at home. But most of the brands, even the more popular natural brand, don’t work well for us. The only one I can vouch for is Giga’s. How effective is this?
Hi Maan. I’ve never heard about Giga. Is it a lotion? Para’kito is quite effective naman. I don’t see my daughter having any rashes or mosquito bites from school so far 🙂
I’m also OC about dengue. Whenever Gwen has fever, I’m always paranoid that it might be dengue. We use Giga Spray in Lemongrass at home, it’s not sticky and smells good. This Para’kito wristband looks nice, doesn’t look like an anti-dengue at all.
That is a great idea! It would be great to take with us on our hiking trips!
As a Mom, being OC about mosquito bites should be accepted. I admit I am OC too. I think this is one alternative that I can use for my baby. 😀
Lapitin ng mosquito ang baby ko! Nakakaawa kasi laging may kagat ng di ko alam kung ano! Hayy.. I would love to try this too. I’ll be a little comfortable when we go outside. Anyway, pwede ba to sa less than 1 year old Mommy Lani? =)
Hi Jen. thanks for visiting my blog. I don’t think the bracelet will fit on your baby 🙁 It’s too big pa.
Just a few weeks ago, we were struggling with mosquito bites. I only tried Human Nature’s Bug Shield and it wasn’t a perfect match to my mosquito-prone son. The Para’kito is a bit expensive but I may try it too. All for my our children’s safety. Thanks for this recommendation, Mommy Lani!
I haven’t tried Human Nature. Why wasn’t it perfect for your son Nadia?
Dumapo at kinagat pa rin siya ng mga lamok! I haven’t tried other mosquito repellents kaya PJ’s muna siya all day, hehe!
golly mahal nga ha ha! tapos I’m imagining it won’t last long for us because my toddlers (20 months old) won’t stop picking at it 😀 or may minimum age recommendation ba?
I don’t think it will fit on your baby pa 🙂 It’s too big.
they look nice but I think my kids will end up losing them and it’s a bit costly to have them do that. I was told nga that the lotion repellants are too toxic for kids and was advised that there are safe sprays — im not sure if citrus ba yun?
I have read before about home-made insect repellants. Maybe we can get to search how it is done.
yeah, that’s a great idea. I like DIYs. 🙂
I agree with mommy May, it is beneficial for our kids but it’s too costly and they might just lost it while playing (esp. I have two boys). For me, I will not consider buying it. There are a lot more important to spend with that amount.
The straps are quite secured naman so I guess, they will stay put on your kids arms. But I agree that the price is kind of steep. Maybe in the future I hope they will get to lower the price.
Didn’t know these are so pricey. With my kids being too young, hindi makatagal na may suot hehe. (Kaya laging nawawala yung loom bracelets na ginawa ko. huhuhu). So I just use the sticker kind and natural oils like from Human Nature
I agree with you. Ganyan din ang mga girls ko. But eventually they will change and they’ll love to accessorize soon.
Oh wow! It looks simple to use…but we use natural essential oils and carrier oil to keep those skeeters at bay, a bottle lasts us all summer 😀
Mommy, how effective is it? The partner was actually curious about it – lapitin kasi sa lamok yung daughter namin.
Wow these look amazing I would love to get one for my daughter! I like how there’s a selection of different colors.
This is awesome! My daughters are a little to young but when they get older would be cool to give them one
Awesome product! I must admit, I had no clue what Dengue was when I first started reading, lol. Now mosquitos… i know that word all too well! They’ve been eating us alive this summer!
We lost ours, Lans, two years back. We used it while travelling. It is very useful. I guess, I will have to wait for my son, to grow a bit older, to get another one.
I have never heard of these, but i love it. I’m going to check them out for sure. thank you so much.
My first time to hear about this product, but yes a little expensive 😀
I’ve never heard of this product either. It is a bit expensive for us.
We never tried wrist bands yet because my son does not want to wear it. We tried patches and sprays. I love the designs!
I was so paranoid about dengue the last time I was in Thailand. Boy do I wish I knew about these great bracelets then. Thanks for the share 🙂
This is new! my son doesn’t really like “off for kids” maybe I’ll try this but this is a bit expensive though 🙂
Good tip on not submerging it. I haven’t heard of the bracelet but it’s not a bad idea at all!
when Neo was a bit younger, he use this too. we put it sa ankle nya. but nowadays medyo aligaga sya when something is put sa katawan nya, what i do is put him the anti-mosquito sticker at the back of his clothes naman. same amoy – citronella 😛
My stepson uses this too! Feeling nya instant accessory. Cute!
This is the first time I heard about this and I have to agree that it’s quite expensive but if it will benefit the children it would be worth it. The problem lang is, kids don’t like too much accessory from their hands! Haha
I’d definitely buy anything that will protect my children from Dengue. I find these cute mosquito bracelet repellants, innovative too! 🙂 so cute!
That is nice that Philippines had come up with a new way now to protect kids or people from mosquito bites. I know exactly what you mean about being paranoid because Dengue Fever is no joke. I have been there, literally. Like I almost died from dengue fever. I was bed-ridden for months, couldn’t talk, couldn’t eat, couldn’t walk, my liver was swollen, all that pain I have endured. I was weak that I could have died. I was in therapy just so I could learn how to walk again. I never really thought I would make it at that time. I thought I was just going to die. Anyway, as for the anti-dengue wristband, it is a bit pricey for some. And would be a good one to try for those who can afford it. I certainly love how it looks like part of an accessory as well so that is nice.
how awesome! I need to look into getting that for my kiddo!
That’s definitely cute for an anti-mosquito thing! Plus it’s in style so that really helps! I could use some for my legs right now 🙂
I’ve also had a chance to try Para’Kito (thanks Lani!) and I also highly recommend them. Extra protection never hurt and with the proliferation of dengue it’ better to be safe than sorry. Thanks for sharing this product and giving us more options!
I love the bands and how fashionable they look. I can’t afford it though haha. But I also believe they are worth the buck especially to protect from Dengue. 🙂
Just a bit pricey but what a nice product to try Mommy Lani, and I lovely the concept na another accessory too!
My daughter would love this. She likes to protect herself from mosquitoes especially if she can do it in a stylish way.
We use Human Nature’s Bug Spray but these Para’kito bracelets look trendy and cool 🙂 I’ll show these to my daughter and see if she wants to try.
i want this too for my son.. kaya lang..hindi po ba sila over pricing sa mahal? lol
buti ok sa toddler ko sa Cycle Sensitive nya 🙂
These days, we really have to “invest” in anything that will keep our kids away from mosquitoes. We’ve been using the mosquito patches and even OFF lotion, I’ll see if my little one would like to use this.