How to Treat Mosquito Bites on a Baby
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How to Treat Mosquito Bites on a Baby
Introduction
This will tell you how to treat a mosquito bite and prevent it from leaving a scar
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need
- Johnson's Baby Cream
Steps
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Step One
As soon as you notice that your baby has been bitten by a mozzie (i.e. you might see a red patch of skin on your baby, or you would know what signs your baby exhibits)
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Step Three
To avoid the baby getting bitten in the first place apply a baby friendly mosquito repellant on the baby. Johnson and Johnson also have a mosquito repellant available
Overall Tips & Warnings
- You need to apply the cream as soon as possible after the mosquito bites the baby in order to prevent any scarring or further lumps forming as a result of the bite
- This works on my baby I live in a tropical climate so I am not sure how this would work in other areas of the world
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How to Treat Mosquito Bites on a Baby
Introduction
When babies are bitten by mosquitoes, we, as parents, want to help relieve the itch as gently as possible. Here are some very simple, easy steps to take in natural anti-itch care.
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Things You'll Need
- A stamp moistener sponge bottle, found at an office supply store.
- Apple cider vinegar
- Baking Soda and water
- Calamine Lotion
Steps
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Step One
Fill the stamp moistener bottle with vinegar, and dab it on the mosquito bites. This is very simple, natural, and will relieve the itch!
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Step Two
Another solution is to use a baking soda and water paste. Mix the soda and water till it forms a paste and dab it on the bites. A bit messy for fussy babies, but if one can manage to keep it on for a bit, it really works to relieve the itch.
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Step Three
Calamine lotion works well, and is relatively mild. Dab the lotion on the bites, directly, rather than placing it all over the skin.
Overall Tips & Warnings
- If you can't find a stamp moistener bottle, carry the vinegar in any type of convenient container and use a soft cloth to apply the vinegar to the skin.
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How to Treat Mosquito Bites on a Baby
Introduction
Babies are so sensitive to any chemical, and their little skin can swell badly with a mosquito bite! Here are some non-chemical ways to treat a mosquito or no-see-um bite on your little one.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Steps
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Step One
Locate a plantain plant in the vicinity. Make sure you don't choose one right near a road, or where it might have been sprayed with chemicals.
Don't know what plantain looks like? It is a very common weed, as common as dandelions and often found in the same places that dandelion grows. It will be either broad leaf or lance leaf. Plantain is also called "devil's shoestring" because of long, tough fibres running lengthwise through its leaves.
The broad leaf has wide leaves and short seed heads, like the one pictured here.
Don't know what plantain looks like? It is a very common weed, as common as dandelions and often found in the same places that dandelion grows. It will be either broad leaf or lance leaf. Plantain is also called "devil's shoestring" because of long, tough fibres running lengthwise through its leaves.
The broad leaf has wide leaves and short seed heads, like the one pictured here.
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Step Two
The lance leaf plantain has long, thin leaves and tall seed heads, like the one pictured here.
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Step Three
Pick a leaf from the plantain and bruise it so that some of the leaf juice can get out. I find the best, quickest way to do this is to just put the leaf in your mouth and mash it a bit.
Plantain is a common herbal medicinal tea, so don't worry if you swallow some of the juice.
Plantain is a common herbal medicinal tea, so don't worry if you swallow some of the juice.
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Step Four
Apply the bruised or mashed plantain leaf directly to the mosquito bite and use your hand (or a piece of fabric, or a second leaf) to hold it in place for about 5-10 minutes. The swelling should begin to fade right away, and the itchiness should leave very shortly afterward.
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Step Five
If you can't find any plantain, try using lemon balm if you have it. It looks like mint, but has a very powerful lemon scent. It also repels mosquitos, so you might want to plant some, too, so you will always have it on hand! Makes a great herbal iced tea!
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Step Six
Plantain is a common herb that is used to treat
* insect bites
* rattlesnake bites
* bronchitis
* pneumonia
* cold sores
* herpes
We know people who have used it for each of the above, except rattlesnake bites, with great results!
* insect bites
* rattlesnake bites
* bronchitis
* pneumonia
* cold sores
* herpes
We know people who have used it for each of the above, except rattlesnake bites, with great results!
Overall Tips & Warnings
- You can sometimes find a tincture of plantain in your health food store. I prefer to go right to the live herb, if possible, since you tend to get bitten during the same months that plantain grows.
- If you are not sure that you have the correct plant, DON'T put it in your mouth or on your baby's skin!
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How to Treat Mosquito Bites on a Baby
Introduction
In most areas, mosquito bites are a necessary evil in enjoying the outdoors in the summer time. This is how to treat (and prevent) mosquito bites on your babies and small children.
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Things You'll Need
- Over the counter itch-relieving cream.
- Vinegar
- Cold wet washcloth.
Steps
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Step One
Wash the area of the mosquito bite with a good anti-bacterial soap (this is especially important if the child has already scratched the area).
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Step Two
Apply over-the-counter anti-itch cream to the bite area. (Benadryl ointment works well.) Consult your child's pediatrician if you have any questions about the active ingredients in the ointment.
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Step Three
If anti-itch creams are not an option, cold vinegar dabbed on the area can help relieve some of the sting.
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Step Four
Cold compresses can reduce swelling and irritation.
Overall Tips & Warnings
- An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Avon Skin-so-Soft can repel the majority of mosquitoes, as can many over the counter "formulated-for-baby" mosquito repellant. Make sure the bug repellant is DEET free! DEET has been shown to be harmful to young children.
- Make sure to trim your child's nails. This will prevent the bite area from becoming infected if he or she does need to scratch the bite.
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