Where do almost all children go on vacation? Of course, to the village, to fresh air. Indeed, in the countryside the most beautiful nature, meadows, rivers are a paradise for a child. But in any such fabulous place, as you know, the "mosquito hunt" for people begins in the evening. A mosquito bite can cause an allergic reaction and lead to serious problems. The mosquito bit the child: what to do? What remedies are effective against bloodsucking insects? Let's get it right.
How to recognize a mosquito bite?
When you are outdoors in the evening (or when the windows are open before going to bed and during sleep ) you can certainly hear a mosquito squeak. Usually, children do not pay much attention to such a trifle, and often because of this, it is the babies that are prone to a large number of bites. Signs confirming a mosquito bite:
• redness;
• swelling of the area in the bite area;
• itching.
Bite: what to do?
The child was bitten by mosquitoes. What to do? How to provide first aid? Many parents ask this question.
Alcohol, Vodka
First of all, the bite site should be disinfected. Thus, the risk of inflammation can be significantly reduced.
Saline solution
It is very important not to comb the area of the body that was prone to bite. Scratching a mosquito bite with dirty hands can cause infection. But it is very difficult for children to resist combing this place, as they experience severe itching. To get rid of it, there is a very simple and effective way. In a glass of water, mix the salt (about a teaspoon) and grease the bite with a cotton swab dipped in this solution. This procedure will certainly relieve itching if you treat this area with inflamed parts several times.
Ice
If mosquitoes bite a child, what to do with edema? Ice can be applied to the swelling of the inflamed area. Just wrap the ice cubes in a bag or wrap in a thin cotton cloth and attach to a sore spot (from a mosquito bite). This will relieve itching and relieve inflammation a bit.
Fenistil-gel
The active ingredients of the ointment are antiallergic and fight the visible signs of an allergic reaction.
Potatoes
Cut a small piece of potato and tie it to the bite. Or you can grate it, squeeze a little and bind.
Toothpaste
Toothpaste will also help to cope with this unpleasant problem. Put it in the freezer for a few minutes, and then anoint the itchy place. The baby will feel a pleasant cool, and the swollen area on the skin will become smaller. Such simple tips will help get rid of the consequences if the child is bitten by mosquitoes.
What to do in order to prevent further such trouble?
mosquito net
If you have plastic windows at home, then a mosquito net is already provided for in the window construction. If the windows are not equipped with protection, then in the summer it is imperative to pull on a special mesh or gauze in order to protect against mosquitoes.
Mosquito plates and fluids
Such control methods help to easily get rid of not only mosquitoes, but also flies and midges. The only drawback is that not all plates and liquids are harmless to children. And for all of us, child safety is of global importance.