Parents From Chennai To Mumbai Share Tried-and-Tested Ways To Protect Kids From Mosquitoes

It starts with a faint buzz, followed by a slap and then another. Before you know it, your child is up at 2 am, itchy, cranky, and wide awake. In India’s long summers, mosquitoes aren’t just a nuisance. They bring real risks — dengue, malaria, chikungunya.  In fact, according to global health estimates, malaria alone continues to affect millions each year, with children among the most vulnerable. As World Malaria Day on 25 April reminds us, prevention at home remains one of the simplest and most effective lines of defence. So we spoke to parents who’ve found simple, practical ways to deal w...