With the arrival of warmer days, we spend more and more time on outdoors. It is during this period that parents often face such a problem as: How to smear terrible red blisters if your baby is still just a baby?
You've probably already noticed that most of those sold in pharmacies are recommended for children over one and a half years old. Nevertheless, annoying insects bite your beloved child much earlier than this age. The baby's skin is so delicate that even if the mosquito did not have time to suck the blood, the slightest bite will still swell up a huge red spot. It does not heal for quite a long time and at the same time it itches terribly. the child may not go away for several weeks, and sometimes even causes allergies. You should take this issue seriously and consult a doctor.
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Moms always have with them a product that quickly relieves redness, swelling and relieves itching. But, of course, you don’t want to poison your beloved child with medications, so you can use other means when children have mosquito bites.
How to smear a swollen area when there is nothing at hand? Sorrel leaves, which grow even in the field, will cope well with this task. It is enough to rub one leaf in your hands so that the juice appears and anoint the redness. This will seem surprising, but the unpleasant sensation will disappear almost instantly, and the itching will stop, although the bite itself will take a long time to heal. You can use plantain leaves in the same way if you have a wound or mosquito bites in children. How to smear your baby with different chemicals, maybe it’s better to try natural remedies, which cope with their tasks no worse than gels and creams.
Another excellent folk remedy is baking soda, which quickly neutralizes mosquito bites in children. What to apply to a red spot if it does not go away for a long time? Of course, you probably remember how your mothers would apply a cotton swab dipped in a weak soda solution to the bite site. It is odorless, does not sting and does not cause any discomfort to the child, so the baby will not resist when using it.
But, as you know, it is better to prevent a problem than to fight it later. Tansy flowers repel insects, including mosquitoes. If your child does not have allergies, then try making him beads or a bracelet from its inflorescences. Vanillin is another effective insect repellent. You need to dilute one sachet in a glass of water and sprinkle it on your baby. This solution quickly erodes, so it will have to be applied quite often; And you also need to use vanillin, not vanilla sugar.
When your child sleeps outside, be sure to use a mosquito net, which it is also advisable to sprinkle with a vanillin solution or “decorate” with tansy.
We hope that you will protect your baby as much as possible from such a nuisance as mosquito bites.
We all love early autumn, but only until insects attack our skin. No repellent guarantees 100% protection from them...
But the next time you find an itchy, red bite on your skin, don't rush to the pharmacy. At home, right at your fingertips, there are 17 remedies that will relieve discomfort just as well as over-the-counter medications.
Water
Using both ice and hot water can help relieve itching. The method you choose will largely depend on what water temperature you feel most comfortable with and is best for your skin!
1.Take a relaxing hot bath. To relieve itching, you can also add 2 tablespoons of strong tea leaves to the water. apple cider vinegar and 2 mugs of dry oatmeal
2. If you are near the sea, take a dip in sea water. You can also add sea salt in the bathroom.
3. Wet the towel in hot water, try not to burn your skin. Press the wet part onto the bite and hold until you feel a tingling sensation. Repeat 1-2 times. Your nerves will be confused and the itching will stop for a few hours.
Spoon
There is also a very simple method that will help you eliminate all itching from bites within a few minutes.
All you need to do is heat a metal spoon in hot water for a minute or so, then place it over the immediate bite and apply pressure. The spoon should be held firmly against the skin for a few minutes, and when you remove it, the itching should disappear forever.
Essential oils
Tea tree, lavender and coconut oils have properties that relieve itching, pain and swelling. In addition, tea tree oil has an antibacterial effect, which will prevent infection from entering the wound when scratching it with unclean hands. But not all oils are created equal—some brands may be more acidic, so check their concentrations ahead of time. If the oil is too “powerful”, it can be diluted with water.
Honey
If you don't mind the stickiness of honey, you can apply it to the bite to avoid inflammation and relieve itching.
Milk and water
Mix milk and water in equal parts, wet a napkin or handkerchief with the mixture and blot the bitten area with it.
Kefir and sour cream
Kefir or sour cream soothes the skin and relieves itching.
Soda
Soda lotions help a lot: make a solution (1-2 teaspoons per glass of water), apply it to a bandage or gauze and apply it to the bite site or simply lubricate the affected areas with it.
Particularly effective are 2 homemade ointments based on baking soda.
1. Mix soda with warm water:
- Proportions: one tablespoon of soda per 0.5 liters of water
- Gently apply to affected area with clean hands, cotton pad or ear swab.
- Leave on for a couple of minutes, then rinse with warm water.
2. Mix soda with ammonia:
- Mix a couple of drops of ammonia with baking soda to form a paste.
- Apply gently to the damaged area and let dry. This should relieve the itching.
- Rinse with warm water
note that ammonia itself fights itching when applied to the bite.
Lemon or lime juice
These citrus fruits quickly relieve itching and have antibacterial properties. If you choose this method, stay home, because in the sun their juice can cause a burn on the skin.
Cut a lemon or lime into pieces and gently wipe the infected area, or squeeze some juice onto it. Citrus acid has properties that help relieve itching.
Toothpaste
Most toothpastes contain menthol for a refreshing mint flavor, and this ingredient can leave a pleasant, soothing cooling sensation on the skin. In addition, the viscosity inherent in toothpastes will prevent swelling.
Basil and aloe
This herb It will be useful to you not only in the kitchen. Basil leaves contain camphor, which creates a cooling sensation, similar to menthol in toothpaste. Crush a few leaves and apply the resulting pieces to the bite.
Rub aloe gel or a broken aloe plant leaf onto the sting.
Plantain
Use plantain leaves. You can either squeeze the leaf between your fingers to squeeze out the juice, or rub the juice into the bite. The itching will go away in less than a minute
Ice
Just one ice cube will constrict blood vessels and reduce the natural release of histamines in the body. Simply put: the bite won't itch as much.
Apply an ice pack or ice cubes to the bite. Leave for 20 minutes.
Tea bags
Surprising but true! Chilled tea bags relieve itching and swelling because the tannin in the tea is an astringent, drawing excess fluid from the bite.
Vinegar
This is great home remedy to relieve itching, thanks to its low level of acidity. A weak vinegar solution will help relieve obsessive itching from mosquito and midge bites: dilute 9% vinegar with water in a ratio of one to three and wipe the bite sites with it.
If the itching persists, blot the bites with a cloth soaked in vinegar. If your feet have become a real banquet for mosquitoes or other insects, add a little bite to the foot bath with warm water.
Apple cider vinegar works even better than regular cider vinegar.
Make vinegar paste:
- Make a thick paste from flour and apple cider vinegar.
- Apply gently to damaged area.
- Let dry. The itching will go away as it dries.
- Rinse off with warm water. You can also wrap a bandage over the top to make the paste last longer.
Alcohol
Boric or salicylic alcohol, tinctures of calendula, Corvalol or Valocardine also help relieve itching - but such methods are more suitable for adults.
Aspirin
Wet an aspirin tablet and rub the affected area. Do not use this method if you are allergic to aspirin.
Manual methods
1. Apply pressure with your fingernail to the bite. This good method, if the bite is bulging.
2. Using your fingernail to press down on the bite to make an "X". This will help stop the itching for a while.
3. Slobber on the bite so that it “drowns” in saliva :o)
IMPORTANT!
Bites in babies can fester
Children have very thin skin compared to adults, and marks from mosquito bites, and especially midges, can remain for 3 months in some children and even fester! Therefore, it is best to immediately lubricate fresh bite sites with brilliant green, says pediatrician Evgeniy Timakov. - There are also special lotions containing calamine and zinc oxide. They soothe baby's skin well, relieve irritation, and dry it out.
BY THE WAY
What repellents are not harmful to babies?
How to choose products that will repel mosquitoes from your beloved child, and at the same time will not harm his health, advises pediatrician Evgeniy Timakov:
Select a repellent only according to the age of the child and use it only according to the instructions.
For infants, the safest protection against insects is Mosquito nets- on the crib, on the stroller, on the windows in the nursery.
An excellent option is mosquito repellent bracelets, which are made from elastic polymer fabric and are impregnated with natural hypoallergenic plant compounds that repel mosquitoes, but do not contain toxic substances, and therefore safe even for infants, pregnant and lactating women. For children over one year old, put them on the handle, and for those younger, attach them to the stroller, from the outside, one on each side - their smell will drive away insects.
Indoors, you can use fumigators with baby liquids or mosquito plates. If the child is over a year old, leave them on for a couple of hours and then unplug them from the socket; if the child is older than three, the fumigator can be safely left on all night. But it’s better not to keep the device turned on in the baby’s room. About three hours before going to bed, turn it on, destroy insects, then turn it off. And after an hour you can put the baby to bed.
For children over one year old, it is best to use repellents in the form of cream, milk, gel or balm - they are easily applied to the skin, leaving a protective layer on it. In addition, many children's repellent creams and gels (and especially milk) not only repel insects, but also protect from the sun and care for the baby's skin.
Your child may have a local allergy to some repellents, so before using any new product, be sure to try it on a small area of skin.
When using any children's repellents, make sure that the child does not put his hands in his mouth or lick the ointment from other parts of the body.
You should not use repellents in the form of sprays, as they can cause asthmatic attacks in some children when inhaled. If it so happens that there are no other means at hand, use the spray gun with caution. Spray the product from afar, avoiding getting into the face, and it is better to apply it not to the skin, but to the child’s clothes.
There is a good folk remedy for midges; it can even be used for infants, the pediatrician advises. - Baby cream should be mixed with vanilla or vanilla sugar and lubricated open areas bodies. But keep in mind that this method does not protect against mosquitoes.
And further:
When traveling outside the city, it is advisable to carry with you not only repellents that save you from insect bites, but also “just in case” means in case you do get bitten by harmful insects. In particular, ointments, and definitely antihistamines, which will help cope with unwanted reactions from insect bites.
Synthetic mosquito repellents are more popular due to their ease of use. Skin creams provide protection for 2-3 hours, and aerosols that are applied to clothing, protective nets, and tents can last for a month if items treated with repellent are not washed.
But when using synthetic products, it is important to remember that they are less safe. The toxic substances contained in repellents are not harmless to humans or pets. According to doctors, 12% of people suffer from an allergic reaction to insecticides.
Protective “chemistry” in the form of a cream is applied to the skin in a thin layer; you cannot rub it in or apply such cream to damaged skin, wounds, abrasions, scratches. Mosquito nets installed on windows, which in turn can be treated with an aerosol, will also help protect you from mosquitoes.
But you should not abuse “chemical” protection. It is better to apply aerosols only to clothing, and creams only to open areas of the body. If the anti-mosquito agent gets into your eyes, mouth or nose, rinse them immediately with plenty of cool water.
- It’s good if your “anti-mosquito” first aid kit contains some cosmeceuticals (therapeutic and prophylactic cosmetics): “Rescuer”, “Boro Plus” and others. “There are no substances in cosmeceuticals that may be contraindicated for infants or pregnant women. But they contain thermal water and microelements, such as zinc, cuprum and others, which relieve itching, prevent infection and promote healing,” comments the dermatologist, deputy chief physician of the Moscow Scientific and Practical Center for Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology of the Moscow Department of Health. Natalya Zatorskaya
- If you have sensitive skin and mosquito and midge bites cause you severe and long-lasting irritation, you need to choose a local hormonal remedy in advance of your trip to nature: experts will recommend what is right for you, depending on your skin type and your typical allergic reactions.
There is no need to be afraid to use hormonal creams! All such products are certified - they will not cause any harm to the body when used locally for a short time (from 2 to 10 days)! - Natalya Zagorskaya assures. - Today, there are even products that are approved for pregnant women and infants. The only condition is that you must choose a hormonal drug together with your doctor!
Remember that IT IS FORBIDDEN rubbing the bite site until it bleeds - an infection may occur and purulent inflammation may develop.
Summer is a wonderful time for vacations and travel. And everyone dreams of spending time outdoors during this wonderful warm season. We would probably love summer even more if, as the classic said, “it wasn’t the heat, but the dust, and mosquitoes and flies.” Insects plague both rural residents and residents of big cities. What can we say about going out into nature to a pond! Hordes of mosquitoes, which hardly respond to all means of protection, can ruin your mood and cause serious allergies. Insects are especially attracted to the delicate skin of children.
Why are mosquitoes dangerous?
The mechanism of a mosquito bite is similar to the bites of all blood-sucking mosquitoes. The insect pierces the skin with its proboscis, feeling for capillaries to extract blood. At the same time, the mosquito injects anticoagulants with saliva, which help thin the blood. They are the cause of allergic reactions in children. Unlike adults, a blister or painful swelling almost immediately forms on the thin skin of babies, which is very itchy. The itching is usually relieved with medications or home remedies. But an allergic reaction can develop further. The degree of its severity can be determined by the following characteristics:
- Reaction on the skin at the site of the bite. A swelling appears with a diameter of no more than 10 cm, which goes away within a day. You can take antihistamines.
- General reaction. It appears as pimples all over the body, and not just at the site of the bite (urticaria). The itching is very strong, nausea and shortness of breath may occur. A doctor's consultation is required.
- Strong reaction. Swelling in the face and neck. Nausea, vomiting. Mandatory call for an ambulance.
In addition to the development of allergy symptoms, danger arises if the child scratches the bitten area vigorously. The wound may become infected and a bacterial infection may occur. Therefore, itching must be relieved. To do this, antihistamines are taken orally and the affected areas are smeared with special products.
Medicines to relieve itching in a child
To prevent mosquito bites from itching, they can be treated with any alcohol-containing liquid, for example, calendula tincture. Sometimes simply rinsing with water or applying cold to the affected skin helps.
People often ask on forums what ointment can be used to lubricate mosquito bites. one year old child. Dr. Komarovsky recommends using 1% hydrocortisone ointment for children. If there are concerns about the use of hormonal drugs, then you can use Fenistil, Zvezdochka, Vitaon. Panthenol.
Sold in pharmacies a large number of a variety of gels, pencils, sprays against mosquito and midge bites. Among them are the following types of drugs:
- vegetable;
- antihistamines;
- hormonal.
Although almost all products are marketed as safe for children, you should always read the instructions carefully to determine whether a particular product is suitable for your child. After all, many ointments are not suitable, for example, for a one-year-old baby.
The combed areas are treated with iodine or brilliant green for disinfection. To speed up healing, use Boro Plus or Rescue products containing thermal water. They will quickly relieve swelling and inflammation.
Special baby lotions containing calamine and zinc oxide will help avoid suppuration of scratched wounds. They dry well and prevent inflammation from developing.
Folk remedies for mosquito bites
To make acne go away faster after bites, you can use folk remedies. All substances that relieve irritation can be divided into groups:
- plants;
- some vegetables, fruits;
- essential oils;
- alcohol-containing liquids;
- solutions of salt or soda;
- other means.
Among the plants we can highlight anti-inflammatory ones: parsley, plantain, mint. They are cut, ground and applied to the blister. Cutting pieces of lemon, onion, garlic or potato can also help relieve itching. For the same purpose, you can use essential oils of fir, mint, lavender or tea tree.
If there are no special remedies against swelling and itching at home, you can use any that contain alcohol: a solution of boric acid, salicylic acid, tincture of calendula, peony, or simply Corvalol.
Aqueous solutions of salt or soda, a teaspoon per 200g, have proven themselves in the fight against scratching. Among other remedies, we can mention the usual eye drops “Sodium Sulfacyl”, which have long been successful in the fight against mosquito bites. You just need to apply a little solution to the swollen area and rub it. Fermented milk products are also used - kefir, sour cream, yogurt.
How to apply mosquito bites to a newborn
Parents usually carefully protect the baby from exposure to dust, insects and even the sun. They close the windows in the room and equip the cribs with a canopy. When walking, the stroller is covered with a special curtain. And, despite all efforts, such small and fast insect, like a mosquito, can penetrate all barriers and bite a child. The baby cannot scratch the bitten area, but will immediately begin to show anxiety: he seems to be crying for no reason, tossing and turning in the crib, and cannot sleep due to the itching. In this case, you should examine the child's entire body for blisters or redness.
The affected area can be lubricated with a solution of soda and water (1 tsp per 200 g), this will significantly reduce the itching. Many people use breast milk, which has antiseptic properties. You should not apply alcohol solutions to the bite site, because the skin of newborns is very delicate and can become inflamed. After lubrication, you should periodically inspect the baby’s body for rashes or swelling. If alarming symptoms appear, you should immediately consult a doctor. Because, unlike older children, infants are very susceptible to allergic reactions to new substances entering the body.
This article is presented for informational purposes only. Before using any product, you should consult your doctor.
During the warm season, many mothers have a question about how to apply mosquito bites to their child. Often, a baby who has been bitten by mosquitoes is not in danger, but unpleasant consequences They will remind you of themselves for some time, making the child capricious and his parents nervous.
Not scratching an itchy red spot is difficult, so parents should know how to apply mosquito bites to a child using pharmaceutical drugs or folk remedies. The baby not only needs to do his best to refrain from scratching the problem area, but also not to introduce an infection into the wound.
If the child has already reached a conscious age, parents should try to explain to him that it is impossible to comb the bite. This belief will help reduce the unpleasant consequences of mosquito aggression.
Causes of discomfort and itching from a mosquito bite
Most often the bite annoying insect happens painlessly, but a child who has more sensitive skin may feel slight pain. The mosquito specifically looks for the most vulnerable areas with closely spaced capillaries and attacks. The insect pierces the skin and the wall of the selected blood vessel, injecting saliva into the body. Substances contained in mosquito secretions are called anticoagulants. There is no poison in mosquito secretion, so there can be no talk of serious reactions, much less death.
It is anticoagulants that cause redness of the skin, swelling at the site of the bite and unpleasant itching. When the baby scratches the wound, mosquito saliva spreads into nearby tissues, making the reaction even stronger. Particular concern arises when small children are bitten, since it is simply impossible to explain to them why they should not scratch what itches.
Multiple bites usually cause much more big problems, as the baby becomes restless and often cannot even sleep. Usually mosquitoes attack in nature and just on the street, but also in an apartment, through window screens and closed frames, small insects manage to penetrate.
Folk remedies for mosquito bites
If a child is bitten by a mosquito, the first step is to apply cold to the wound - ice or a bottle of water, which should be wrapped in a handkerchief made of natural fabric. IN field conditions You can also use the gifts of nature, familiar from childhood: leaves of basil, thyme, mint or parsley. The ideal antiseptic option is plantain, which needs to be washed, mashed and applied to the bite site. Such emergency measures will help cope with itching and irritation.
Experts often advise using dandelion or aloe juice, and also treating the lesion with a piece of garlic or onion. However, it should be borne in mind that such products have a bitter taste and in some cases can cause allergic reactions. Since the panacea is intended for a child, you need to understand that the baby can pull the affected area into his mouth, which is also not always useful.
What tools are always at hand can you use? to eliminate the negative consequences of a mosquito bite in children:
You can get rid of the symptoms of a bite not only with the help of folk remedies. On pharmacy shelves you can find many drugs to repel insects, but also to get rid of the consequences of their bites. Treat wounds with pharmaceutical preparations carefully, following the instructions.
Pharmacy medicines
In the case of a small number of wounds, as well as mild reactions, you can purchase drugs that are considered dietary supplements rather than medicines. These medications include cream "Boro Plus", "Rescuer" or "Calendula". The drugs are absolutely safe, since they do not contain components that can negatively affect even the health of infants. Such ointments are based on zinc, iron or medicinal herbs, due to which the products have a bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effect. The inflamed spot should be anointed with a thin layer of a suitable cream and the itching will soon disappear.
Medicinal gels
For moderate severity of symptoms, experts recommend use topical products, which are designed specifically for treating non-venomous insect bites:
- Fenistil. This remedy is the most popular in the fight against an unpleasant reaction after an insect bite. It is intended for both adults and children and is available in the form of drops and gel. The medicine fights itching, has an antiallergic effect and greatly relieves symptoms, having a pleasant cooling effect. The gel is so safe for the human body that it is allowed even for infants.
- Psilo-balm. Available in gel form, it has a cooling and soothing effect, relieves allergic reactions. The release form is convenient to use, and the gel consistency does not leave any marks on linen and clothes. This product is only allowed for use by children over 2 years old.
- Panthenol. Available in the form of a spray and cream, it relieves local swelling well and has a general anti-inflammatory effect.
- Nezulin. An ointment that should be in every young mother's arsenal. The universal remedy relieves discomfort, swelling and irritation, and also has repellent properties. After application to the body, the components of the ointment repel insects from the child.
- Vitaon-baby. The balm contains exclusively plant components, making the product absolutely safe even for the smallest insect victims. The balm quickly eliminates the inflammatory reaction and itching.
- Soventol in gel form. The main function of the product is to relieve itching and eliminate redness. There are restrictions for the little ones - the product is not allowed to be applied to large areas of skin.
- Off After Bite. The product in the form of a spray helps relieve irritation, discomfort, and itching after mosquito bites in children. The spray is recommended for use by children from 2 years of age.
- Gistan. The cream contains exclusively herbal ingredients. Medicine is used to relieve itching, allergic reaction or inflammation after mosquito bites. The cream is recommended for children over 2 years old.
If your baby has very sensitive skin and in every case of insect attack, swelling and irritation do not go away for a long time, it may make sense to use hormonal agents based on hydrocortisone or prednisolone. Such drugs should be selected long before a trip to nature to a mosquito den, in order to have time to test their effectiveness on a child.
Many mothers are rightfully afraid to use hormonal medications on their children, because the Internet is replete with information about irreversible consequences reception of such components. Ointments and creams intended for children's use are carefully tested and have quality certificates, so they will not cause any harm to the little body. Moreover, such short-term use (2-5 days) cannot cause negative consequences.
Many topical hormonal agents Even pregnant women and infants are allowed to use. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that this group of drugs has a powerful effect and using them without prior consultation with a specialist is simply dangerous. The doctor will be able to determine the dosage and exclude cases of individual intolerance.
Having studied the medicines offered by nature and modern pharmacology for mosquito bites in children, you can choose the most suitable one for the age and skin type of the baby. The wound must be treated immediately. Every mother should have at least one such product for the season and carefully monitor its expiration date. Such drugs should be stored in a cool place out of the reach of children.
Mosquito bites are sometimes extremely dangerous to human health, especially if a small child is affected. Swelling, itching, pain, hyperemia of the skin - these are the mildest symptoms that these insects can cause, violating the integrity of the human epidermis, while injecting substances into the dermis layers that cause a sharp reaction in the human body. The consequences of this can be more serious and result in severe allergic reactions, or even infection with dangerous infectious diseases.
As a result, many parents have a completely logical question: how to apply mosquito bites to a child? What medications will help relieve swelling, and are there any? traditional methods combating rashes caused by contact with these insects? Safe ways There are remedies to relieve the symptoms that appear from mosquito bites; they can be safely used even by small children.
Pharmacy remedies for mosquito bites for children
Mosquito bites can cause itching and pain
Before you think about how to treat mosquito bites in children from pharmaceutical preparations, it is better to ask for advice from a doctor who treats such skin lesions. In such a situation, you need to talk to a dermatologist, but if this is not possible, then you can contact an allergist, pediatrician or therapist. This is necessary to avoid an allergic reaction to the drug used, because many of them are strictly prohibited for children.
Let's look at the list of the safest medications, helping to get rid of unpleasant symptoms after mosquito bites for children.
If a child is bitten by a mosquito, and swelling quickly appears at the site of the bite, then an ordinary solution of hydrogen peroxide will help to cope with it. This universal remedy used for treatment various damages, as well as skin diseases. In addition, it has a disinfecting effect and practically does not cause allergies.
You need to lubricate sore spots with peroxide several times throughout the day. If the remedy does not help, and the swelling from the mosquito bite remains, this means that you need to resort to a more serious pharmaceutical drug.
If you don’t know what to do if you are bitten by a mosquito, or if your child experiences redness accompanied by swelling of the skin, then Fenistil gel will become an indispensable remedy. It stops an allergic reaction, relieves itching, and removes burning sensation of the epidermis. You can treat bites with this medicine 2-3 times a day. As a rule, by the end of the day the unpleasant symptoms should completely disappear.
"Star"
The Vietnamese balm “Star” is probably known to everyone. This is a remedy for “a hundred diseases”; it is used to combat all sorts of ailments: headaches, myriasis, sinusitis, chronic runny nose, acute respiratory infections, throat diseases (externally), etc. It also helps with mosquito bites.
Attention! This drug is a powerful allergen, so before using it to relieve unpleasant symptoms from contact with insects, it is necessary to conduct a sensitivity test to its components!
A child’s mosquito bites should be smeared 3 times a day if there is no allergy. It may be necessary to carry out the procedure for 2-3 days in a row until the lump completely disappears, but this ointment relieves itching and swelling on the same day.
Zvezdochka ointment is a strong allergen, so you should be careful when using it to treat children.
Rescuer - effective remedy, used for all kinds of skin pathologies and injuries. It can be used to treat burns, wounds, cracks, and ulcers localized on the surface of the epidermis. This cream also helps against insect bites.
However, you need to be careful with it, since it contains beeswax and therefore can cause an allergic reaction. If there is none, then apply the product to damaged areas of the skin in a thin layer 3 times a day. This will be quite enough to get rid of pain, burning, and severe itching.
So, what to do if a child is bitten by mosquitoes? Only a doctor can say with certainty which drug is best to choose to combat unpleasant symptoms. You can choose a medicine from the above list without fear of causing side effects at the baby's. Of course, if he is not prone to allergies and you treat him skin Right.
Folk remedies for fighting mosquito bites in children
How to treat a mosquito bite on a child if there is not a single pharmaceutical product on hand? You can remove swelling while simultaneously relieving itching using folk remedies that relieve inflammation and have a calming effect. Everyone has some of these components at home, so there is no need to run to the pharmacy, especially in the middle of the night, to find ointment for mosquito bites or allergy pills.
Baking soda
For mosquito bites, lotions made from a solution of baking soda and water help
It would seem like an ordinary white powder that is added to dough and used for diseases of the oral cavity and respiratory tract. Baking soda also helps relieve itching from a mosquito bite and stop the inflammatory process. Therefore, if a child has been bitten by insects, you can prepare a soda paste or solution.
Dissolve 3 g of soda in half a glass of warm water, mix well until the mixture becomes homogeneous. Soak a clean cloth or cotton wool in the resulting liquid and apply a compress to the bumps.
To prepare the paste, add a little water to the baking soda. The consistency should be creamy to make it easier to lubricate sore spots with the resulting mixture. As a rule, after such procedures, the bites stop itching, and the itching from a mosquito bite goes away completely. The advantage of this product is that it can be used as many times a day as needed - soda will not harm the baby’s delicate skin.
If the bitten area is very itchy, has swelling and redness, then an alcohol compress can help relieve these symptoms. You can choose either ordinary 70% medical alcohol or ammonia. However, the second option is less safe and can burn the skin, so use it to treat mosquito bites for children with extreme caution.
Insect rashes should be treated with alcohol if there is severe redness and itching. It is also considered an indispensable assistant if there is a risk of infection joining the resulting bite.
On a note. Damaged areas should be treated with alcohol carefully, and no more than 6 times a day. In this case, you should carefully monitor the child’s reaction and refuse this remedy if it causes him discomfort.
Alcohol lotions should be applied carefully to avoid burns on the skin.
3% vinegar
Vinegar is another effective folk remedy that helps against mosquito bites. In order not to harm your child’s skin, you need to know how to treat bumps and wounds with a vinegar solution.
To do this, you need to take a 3% product, since it is considered the safest due to its low content acetic acid. On sore spots it is necessary to apply lotions from clean cotton wool or sterile gauze soaked in a solution. If the child feels a burning sensation, the vinegar can be diluted a little with warm water.
Juices of medicinal herbs
Medicinal herbs, the juice of which helps with mosquito bites
If you are looking for a way to relieve swelling after a mosquito bite without consequences for the child’s health, then in such a situation you can resort to using the juices of various medicinal herbs. Many of them have anti-inflammatory, antihistamine and bactericidal properties. The calming and analgesic effect also cannot be discounted.
Treatment can be carried out with juices:
- plantain;
- parsley;
- peppermint;
- dandelion;
- Luke;
- aloe, etc.
Such procedures for treating mosquito bites are not contraindicated for children. On the contrary, these are the safest products, so you can safely smear the fresh juice of the selected plant on the bumps on your child’s skin.
Menthol or mint toothpaste
Often, mosquito bites are smeared with menthol or mint-based toothpaste. However, remember that you need to apply the product in a thin layer, as it can cause burns. Children should be handled with care as their epidermis is too delicate and sensitive.
This paste cools the epidermis well, which relieves pain, redness and itching. How it works?
Apply toothpaste to the bite and then leave it until it dries completely. When it starts to peel off, you can apply the thorns again.
Remember! Do not leave the paste on the skin for too long - 12 minutes will be enough, after which it can be carefully removed using a cotton swab dipped in water.
Toothpaste can help relieve itching from a bite.
How to help a child under one year old with mosquito bites?
Many parents begin to worry about the condition of their baby, not knowing what to apply to a mosquito bite for a child under one year old. However, worries are absolutely in vain, since there are means, and they are absolutely safe. Of course, this does not apply to all pharmaceutical ointments and creams, since many of them can negatively affect the health of children's skin.
So how can you relieve itching and redness, and what medications are approved for mosquito bites for children under one year of age? Here are the most harmless and effective means:
- balm Golden Star;
- Fenistil gel;
- powder for external use Fenkarol (antihistamine);
- Iricar ointment.
These drugs do not contain substances that can harm the baby’s skin or cause an allergic reaction. If the bite cannot heal for a long time, it can be treated with a solution of brilliant green.
Folk remedies
As you know, on babies, or more precisely on their epidermis, any damage heals much faster. This is explained by the fact that cell regeneration occurs more rapidly in them than in adults.
Many mothers use various folk remedies to combat mosquito bites in children under 1 year of age. Someone smears them with soda slurry, someone treats them with juice medicinal plants(see list of herbs above). Both options are correct and cannot harm the child, but it is safest to apply fermented milk products - kefir, sour cream or yogurt - to the bitten areas of the body.
As you can see, treatment of mosquito bites in children and infants under one year of age is not a serious problem. Your main task, as a caring parent, is to follow all the instructions that were described earlier. Contact with various insects can have unpleasant consequences for children's health, and you should direct all your efforts to prevent them by providing your child with timely assistance.
