Summer came with its bright sunlight, green grass, long walks in the fresh air and ... red combed blisters on the feet, hands and faces of our children. What is it? Do not worry, these are just mosquito bites - the constant companions of summer outdoor recreation and evening walks. How to protect a child from mosquitoes is a topic for another discussion. After all, there is no perfect remedy that gives one hundred percent and quite long-term protection against them. Therefore, it is extremely important for all parents to know how to process a mosquito bite in a child, if it has already happened.
Unfortunately, the younger the children, the harder they tolerate the bites of these bloodthirsty creatures. After all, the more tender the skin of the crumbs, the more intolerable of its itch. Inspect the site of the bite and in time provide assistance using special or improvised means. So, how to treat a mosquito bite in a child?
The first help may be an ordinary ice floe or something from the freezer - attach this to the bite site: the irritation will pass, the itching will subside.
There is also a special cream for mosquito bites - Zanzarin ointment, which is sold in any pharmacy without a prescription. When using for the first time, be careful to see if it is suitable for your child.
The cheapest and safest way to relieve irritation caused by a mosquito bite is a thick slurry of soda and water applied to the damaged area of the skin.
How to treat a mosquito bite in an infant? After all, the skin of such children is very delicate and thin. Here a fresh soda solution will come to the rescue, prepared at the rate of one glass of water per teaspoon of soda. It will perfectly relieve itching and the baby will not cry and comb the affected area of the skin.
Butadione ointment is also an excellent tool for children under the age of three years - it will relieve swelling and itching.
If you are in the country or on the road, and your son or daughter was attacked by mosquitoes - use the usual green stuff, which is always in any medicine cabinet. It also effectively relieves itching on children's skin - otherwise the bitten child will comb the bites, and this will only increase the itching, and swelling will appear on the skin.
How to handle a mosquito bite in a child - the choice is yours. As you can see, there are enough options. But, as you know, it is better to prevent danger than to deal with the consequences later. And therefore, think in advance about protection against bloodsucking, going on a vacation or a walk. Treat baby's clothing and skin with special products that do not contain large amounts of toxins. Do not use substances with pungent odors - the baby may begin an allergic reaction. Read the instructions of the drug - are there any restrictions on the use to protect children?
As you know, the most favorite places of mosquitoes are near ponds, in wetlands, in damp areas. They do not like cold and drafts. Going to places of likely accumulation of "bloodsuckers", think about whether to take a child with you. And after making a positive decision, think about protecting it. After all, only a careful and careful attitude to your child will allow you to avoid the undesirable consequences of insect bites - allergic reactions, swelling and itching, which keeps babies awake.