A mosquito bite in a child. Than to spread red spots on the face, hands and feet from mosquito bites? Remedies for mosquitoes for children

Read information on how to help the baby, if he was bitten by a mosquito or midge, an allergenic reaction appeared, itching, swelling. What means are effective in fighting these insects?

Every inhabitant of the planet knows, such insects as mosquitoes. As a rule, after a mosquito bite, red spots appear on the body, which at first start to itch, eventually pass.

For a child, this itch sometimes can not be tolerated, and he begins to scratch the place of the bite, thereby aggravating the situation. And some babies have an allergy to bites. Let's explore effective methods that will help children avoid problems after an insect bite.

What to do if a baby is bitten by a mosquito or midge and an allergy has appeared: first aid

When it's warm time of the year from the bites of all kinds of insects, it's very difficult to protect yourself. After all, they fly everywhere - not only in the forest belt, but simply on the street.

Going for a long walk with the baby, be ready to provide first aid from bite of midges and mosquitoes. Not only can these insects cause allergic reactions in children, they also tolerate various infections.

Camping. Insect bites

If the child has a normal reaction to insect bites, then the affected area of ​​the skin first reddens and slightly swells, and then starts to itch. With proper care for the affected skin tissue in two days, the bite will not be seen.

But when the skin color in the bite region becomes bright pink or saturated red and a painful swelling arises, it is allergic. If you notice such stains from bites, then your baby should be helped:

• first disinfect reddening with green
• to reduce the itching apply gauze soaked in cold water
• when developing an allergenic reaction give antihistamine preparation
• well helps with bites and irritation Fenistil( antiallergenic ointment)
• for rash, dyspnea, vomiting, etc., call an ambulance urgently

What if the baby is bitten by mosquitoes?

After a mosquito bite - edema

Sometimes from insect bites in children puffiness on skin tissues is manifested. It is stopped as described above, using different methods:

• with cold lotions
• by pinpointing the inflamed areas with a blunt object for 9-12 seconds
• make lotions soaked in a solution of water, alcohol( 1 to 1)
• is applied with ointments( hydrocortisone , synaflan , since 2 years of age)
• uses antiallergic ointments( fenistil gel )

Swelling from mosquito bites

IMPORTANT : With a general swelling( anaphylactic shock), which fortunately happens very rarely from the bitemosquitoes. It is required to put the child on the back, to provide air access. Call an ambulance. If you are far from the city limits, you need to inject adrenaline, then give an antihistamine and wait for doctors to come.

Than to smear the red places of mosquito bites or bugs on the face and body of the child?

Of course it's good if you go to rest in the woods or in the suburban area with the children, you are stocked in advance with funds from insect bites. Moreover, it is important: when choosing them, you must consult a specialist or read the information yourself in the instructions.

After all, many of them are contraindicated to children. But we will talk about this further. Now we will study what to do if the baby is bitten by mosquitoes, and he can not tolerate itching and combs the wounds on the skin. Than them to spread?

Than to anoint the baby's skin from mosquito bites?

So, the redness can be lubricated with the following medicines:

• with zinc ointment
• with Zindol
• suspension with Bapanten-plus
• ointment with the usual asterisk
• with calendula tincture
• with balsam Rescuer
• with gel Fenistil and other

Gels, ointments from mosquito bites for children

IMPORTANT :the baby has a lot of mosquito bites, then give him antihistamines so that the child does not experience stress and could sleep at night. As such drugs can be used: Suprastin, drops Fenistil and others.

Remedies for bites of mosquitoes and midges for children

In addition to the above mentioned preparations, the following tools are successful in combating itching and inflammation after nuisance insect bites:

• toothpaste , which contains menthol, - soothes
• alcohol ( salicylic, boron ), valocordin , corvalol - it is enough to lubricate the places of bites and these areas cease to itch in just a few minutes
• zelenka is not only that timebut relieves itching, more and protects the delicate skin from festering after biting midges, mosquitoes

Mosquito Bites than cure?

Folk Remedies for Bites of Mosquitoes and Simuliidae

There are many such tools from insect bites, let's look at the recipes of some of them. If the insects have already bitten, then do the following:

1. In a cup of cold boiling water, dissolve half a small spoon of salt of and a full teaspoon of soda .Wet gauze is applied to the red spots
2. Grease bites yogurt , yogurt
3. benefited from itching mashed leaves mint , plantain , bird cherry , parsley , aloe
4. Juice chives , dandelion , lemon also removes inflammations
5. ice cubes , wrapped in a kerchief, and attached to the bite site, will relieve your children from irritation, itching on the skin
6. Warm bathroom with morsth salt - a very good remedy for itching and inflammation on skin tissues

Treating insect bites with folk remedies

To scare off insects from your residence, use the folk methods listed below:

• plant the usual elderberry near the house, mosquitoes do not tolerate its smell
• grease fish oil skin to protect against mosquito bites
• boil in a pan of boiling water, roll ten sheets of bay leaf , so you will get rid of the insects in the placed
• odor valerian also has a negative effect on mosquitoes, but if there is a cat in the house, the fragrance will act intoxicating it

Mosquito mosquito

Mosquito repellent and mosquitoes: bracelets for children, mosquito nets, Fumitox, sprays, gels, creams

Many caring parents think what to protect their child from mosquito bites. This case must be approached thoroughly. After all, these drugs are divided into:

• repellents ( bracelets, sprays, creams, gels)
• barrier protection methods( mosquito nets, tulle)
• electrofumers , ultrasound

It is recommended to use repellents when going on a nature trip. It is necessary to take into account the contraindications of sprays, gels, creams. Because often they have age restrictions, and not every baby can get this or that drug.

Mosquito repellent for children

Barrier methods are effective against newborns. Children in beds, wheelchairs are covered with nets, and thus it is possible to avoid insect bites.

Mosquito net from mosquitoes

Electrofumigators, unfortunately, are not always effective, as the evaporating liquid or fragrance of the plate can cause the baby to have an allergic reaction.

Electrofumigators from mosquitoes

Ultrasonic scarers are safe for babies and adults alike. Their alarming beeps can only irritate insects, the human ear does not perceive such sounds.

Ultrasonic mosquito repeller

IMPORTANT: Use complex means to protect your child from insect bites. Choose those that will not harm your baby.

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