Read the information on how to help your baby if he is bitten by a mosquito or midge, there is an allergenic reaction, itching, swelling. What means are effective in the fight against these insects.
Every inhabitant of the planet knows insects such as mosquitoes. As a rule, after a mosquito bite, red spots appear on the body, which at first itch a lot, and pass over time.
For a child, this itching is sometimes intolerable, and he begins to scratch the bite site, thereby aggravating the situation. And some babies may be allergic to bites. Let's explore effective methods to help children avoid problems after being bitten by an insect.
Features of mosquito bites
It should be noted that only females attack humans: they need blood for nutrition and procreation, which is due to the large amount of proteins contained in the biological fluid. Mosquitoes choose areas where blood vessels are located in close proximity to the skin, stick their thin nose and inject saliva containing anticoagulants that prevent blood clotting.
After a bite, swelling and redness form on the affected area, which causes pain and severe itching. The child becomes irritable, cannot sleep and almost always strives to comb the sore spot.
Important! The greatest danger is posed by bites in the area of the face and neck: an inflammatory reaction can lead to swelling of the throat, which in turn causes difficulty breathing and suffocation.
Parents need to explain to a small child that it is impossible to scratch the wound - otherwise, toxic substances will spread to neighboring tissues and the itching will only intensify. In addition, the risk of infection increases, which can lead to infection and suppuration.
Bite symptoms
If hypersensitivity occurs, the symptoms and effects of bites should be evaluated. Irritable reactions fall into several categories:
- Local. At the site of a mosquito bite, a child almost immediately has redness, induration, a bump that itches a lot. The size of the swelling does not exceed 10 cm in diameter. The symptoms disappear the next day.
- General. Rashes appear not only at the site of the lesion, but also on other areas of the skin. Additional symptoms may be: nausea, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, dizziness. In this case, the child should drink an antihistamine and visit an allergist.
- Severe allergic reaction. Puffiness develops in the area of the face and neck, the body temperature rises, the victim feels severe weakness and headache, fainting is possible. For such symptoms, an ambulance should be called.
On a note! A person with strong immunity can withstand up to 500 bites, but in some cases, a pronounced allergic reaction can develop even after one bite.
Severe itching and redness are the main symptoms of mosquito bites.
How to smear the places of mosquito bites for a child under one year old
It is especially difficult to treat mosquito bites in a newborn baby.The fact is that the child's body is very sensitive to toxic components and immediately responds to them with the appearance of allergy symptoms. From a mosquito bite for children under one year old, it is better to use natural and proven remedies:
- Stir one Furacilin tablet in 0.5 cups of warm water. Moisten a cotton pad in the solution and treat the painful area - this will help dry and disinfect the wound.
- Wipe the bitten area with gauze dipped in chamomile broth.
- Lubricate the damaged area with cool sour cream, apply a bandage, change the compress after 2 hours.
- If the baby has been bitten by a mosquito, you need to put anti-scratches on the handles of the newborn so that the baby does not scratch the wound.
- Apply toothpaste with mint extract to problem areas - the product will pleasantly cool and numb the skin. After 15 minutes, the paste should be washed off.
From medicines, you can choose Bepanten, Fenistil or Boro Plus cream.
Important! For the treatment of bites in newborns, it is contraindicated to use alcohol-based solutions - this can lead to the development of an inflammatory reaction.
Furacilin solution will help from mosquito bites
Pharmacy medicines
In the case of a small number of wounds, as well as mild reactions, you can purchase drugs that are more likely to be dietary supplements than drugs. These medicines 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 babies. Such ointments are based on zinc, iron or medicinal herbs, due to which the funds have a bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and wound healing effect. An inflamed spot must be anointed with a thin layer of a suitable cream and the itching will soon disappear.
How to provide first aid to a child
Many parents are very worried if their beloved child is bitten by a mosquito, but this should not be done so that the experience of an adult is not passed on to the baby. It will be much more important to know how to provide first aid to a child with a bite. To do this, you need to adhere to a certain algorithm of actions:
- Wash the damaged areas with warm water and soap, it is desirable that it was household or with an antibacterial effect.
- Treat the lesion with an antiseptic, you can use a solution of Chlorhexidine.
- Apply ice, a damp cloth, or a cold object to the painful area.
- Apply an anti-inflammatory and antipruritic cream to the affected skin.
- Take an anti-allergic agent.
Folk remedies
Parents do not always have Fenistil gel on hand and the opportunity to smear the cream when their children are bitten by insects. Then you will have to replace Fenistil ointment or other pharmaceutical remedy with some folk recipe, prepare the cream yourself and anoint the children with it.
This remedy is prepared after bites with soda and water. The resulting solution can be used to anoint children. The result may be the same as that given by Fenistil gel. Of course, the anti-bite ointment helps one hundred percent, but you don't need to give up folk methods either. Especially if there is no pharmacy nearby, and the child is already three years old.
How can you treat a mosquito bite in a child
Listed below are 12 effective ways to tell you what to do if a child is bitten by mosquitoes:
- Mix apple cider vinegar with water at a ratio of 1: 3, moisten gauze in a solution of vinegar and treat the affected area.
- Make a baby bath with the addition of sea salt.
- Stir 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of clean water and anoint the bite site with the mixture - the solution has disinfecting and anti-inflammatory qualities.
- Press the tea bag to the bite - the tannin contained in the tea exhibits astringent properties and absorbs excess liquid from the wound.
- Grind the leaves of bird cherry, eucalyptus, mint, aloe or parsley until juice appears, apply to mosquito bites in children, bandage and hold for an hour.
- For older children, you can smear itchy skin with ammonia, vodka, cologne, or hydrogen peroxide.
- Apply tea tree, rosemary, clove, eucalyptus, thyme, geranium and lavender oil to the inflamed areas.
- Treat the surface with boric alcohol. The use of boric acid helps to relieve inflammation and the destruction of harmful microorganisms.
- Folk remedies for children from mosquito bites include the use of food. It is useful to rub the swollen area with half an onion, onion juice, or use tomato slices. After 1 to 2 hours, symptoms may be relieved.
- If the child has scratched the wound to blood, it is recommended to treat it with a solution of brilliant green - an antiseptic helps to destroy bacteria, dries the wound and eliminates inflammatory processes.
- Every hour, smear the swollen skin of the child with fish oil - a natural product will help relieve itching from a mosquito bite.
- In case of an insect bite in the eye, it is necessary to immediately rinse and drip Albucid eye drops.
How can mosquito bites in children be treated?
So what to do with a mosquito bite and how to make your child feel better? Treat the swollen area with an antibacterial agent and take an antiallergic drug. After that, it is recommended to lubricate the skin with balm, gel or medicinal ointment:
- Fenistil gel. A popular antihistamine for mosquito bites in children, produced in aluminum tubes of 30 and 50 grams. The medication is effective against the symptoms of an allergic reaction, itching, inflammation and increased blood vessel permeability. Allowed for use by babies from 1 month.
- Mosquito. The chamomile extract contained in the balm relieves inflammation and itching, removes swelling, and menthol pleasantly cools the skin after a mosquito bite in a child. Can be used by children from 1 year old.
- Zinc ointment. It has anti-inflammatory, regenerating and drying properties. The remedy is even used to treat newborns, but care must be taken that the ointment does not get on the mucous membranes.
- Rescuer. An effective remedy for mosquito bites in children. The ointment has an antipruritic, decongestant, healing and soothing effect, and also speeds up metabolism and blood circulation. The pain syndrome disappears within 15 minutes after using the drug.
- Psylo balm. Eliminates the symptoms of an allergic reaction, irritation and itching of the skin, simultaneously cooling and anesthetizing the affected area. The approximate price of the medication is 250 rubles.
- Star. Available in the form of a pencil, ointment and balm. The composition of the drug includes beeswax, camphor, menthol, as well as peppermint, clove and cinnamon oils. The tool can help both relieve swelling after a mosquito bite and eliminate burning and unpleasant itching. Smear problem areas 1 to 3 times during the day. It is prescribed for children from 3 years old.
- Bepanten. It is sold in the form of an ointment and cream for mosquito bites for children. It relieves inflammation, pain and itching, additionally moisturizing the skin. Recommended for the treatment of children of any age. The drug is applied to the affected areas several times a day, depending on the extent of the lesion.
- Elidel. A drug aimed at actively suppressing inflammatory processes. It is applied in a thin layer on reddened areas and rubbed into the skin until completely absorbed, 2 times a day. The medication is contraindicated in children under 3 months of age.
- Irikar is a homeopathic remedy for mosquito bites that comes in the form of an ointment and cream.Helps eliminate inflammation, swelling, itching and redness of affected areas. Recommended for babies from 1 year old.
- Gardex Baby balm based on chamomile and string extract. Promotes wound healing and cell regeneration, cools and soothes the skin, and also prevents the development of pathogenic microflora. Can be used by children over 3 years of age.
Preventive recommendations
On the eve of the summer season, responsible parents prepare ointments, preparations and substances for the child with which you can cope with redness and itching. Additionally, preventive measures are taken:
- Mosquito nets are installed on window and door structures.
- Fumigators are installed in rooms and in recreation areas from mosquitoes for children, which are completed with plates or containers with a special solution. It is better to choose a fumigator that is part of the children's series. The forums have information on what you can use.
- In order for the little one to be able to spend time near a river or at a summer cottage, it is necessary to use special clothes that are made from natural materials.
- For additional protection, repellent compositions are used, the aroma of which is poorly tolerated by blood-sucking insects and other pests. In this case, hypoallergenic drugs should be used.
- To protect the summer cottage and children, natural repellents are used. These include tomato bushes and tansy.
- Going on vacation, you must prepare a first-aid kit in advance. It should include means with which you can handle the bitten places. It is advisable to introduce into the composition of the cream and gels, with which you can lubricate the redness. Modern drugs help to cope with such a problem as acne.
The likelihood that the baby will be bitten by a blood-sucking pest is high. Therefore, all parents should prepare in advance ointments and medications that are necessary for first aid.
For additional protection, use special devices and portable devices. The most popular are straps that are completed with plates or removable cartridges. Such products are produced by various companies. Therefore, each parent will be able to choose a strap of a certain shade, which is complemented by a buckle or fasteners. They are comfortable to wear because they are lightweight and easy to use.
Adults do not always pay attention to insect bites - as a rule, a small pimple quickly disappears without causing trouble. The child reacts quite differently. Often, a banal mosquito bite on a leg or arm develops into a serious problem - the affected area of the skin turns red, becomes inflamed and becomes rampant. The situation is aggravated if there are several such bites on the body.
