A mosquito bite is not fatal, but unpleasant, especially when the place affected by the insect turns red, itches and itches. Adults may not pay attention to it, but to a child all this causes discomfort. How to protect the baby from flying insects and ease its condition if the insect does bite? An ointment against mosquito bites will quickly and effectively help, and you need to act really immediately, since the baby's skin is very delicate and thin and inflammation with swelling occurs on it instantly.
What harm mosquito bites to children
- blisters immediately appear on the affected area, redness appears around the bite;
- the wound itches, which is very worrying for a child who cannot endure inconvenience, like an adult, but immediately begins to cry and show discontent;
- allergic reaction possible.
An ointment from a mosquito bite for children can be bought at any pharmacy or in a children's goods store, their choice is truly huge today. They relieve swelling and remove irritation of the baby’s delicate skin, almost all of them have antihistamine quality, protect against infection and microbes entering the wound. In addition, they relieve pain and the baby stops worrying and acting up, which means that the child’s parents calm down. You can buy ointment from a mosquito bite for children here (the names are listed): Fenistil-gel, Psilobalzam, Elokom, Advantan, Fluorocort or Streptoderm, they are always available for sale and are inexpensive . Many of them give a complex effect, for example,
Triderm ointment is an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-allergic agent designed specifically for babies.
What to look for
When you choose an ointment from a mosquito bite for children, pay attention to its composition. It should contain only natural ingredients, if possible, without unnecessary fruity fragrances and fragrances. The packaging should indicate at what age the drug can be used. The ointment should be applied to the baby’s skin with a thin layer, after which it forms a protective film and repels insects. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and mucous membranes, and if this does occur, immediately rinse the area with warm water. Children's ointments from insects are less allergenic, as they are created specifically for the delicate skin of babies, and besides, most often, these products also have protective qualities that moisturize, soften the integument or protect them from sunlight, and in addition have a pleasant smell.
How to apply mosquito bite ointment for children?
Before the first use, it is recommended to test for an allergic reaction to make sure that this ointment is suitable for the child. Spread a small area of the baby’s skin at the elbow or knee and watch the baby. If after 3-5 hours this place does not turn red, then you can safely use the chosen remedy. As mentioned above, it is necessary to apply the drug with a thin layer with slow massaging movements. Do not use mosquito repellent on the baby’s hands - children often lick their hands or simply pull them into their mouths, which means that the ointment will also get into the mouth. Do not use the drug more often than indicated in the instructions, as a rule, it protects from insects for 2-3 hours, then, if necessary, a little more can be applied. Attention, if the baby ointment from mosquito bites is expired, then it is better to abandon its use. In the best case, there will be no effect from it; in the worst case, an allergy can occur. We hope our article helped you decide on the choice of a protective tool against insect bites for small children.