How to smear mosquito bites to a child?

There was a long-awaited summer. Children enjoy spending time outside. This is the period of trips to children's camps, traveling to the sea and to the forest. Where ever you are, everywhere in our latitudes you can meet such an insect as a mosquito. Everybody knows how unpleasant his bites are. They itch and bring discomfort to both adults and children. The question of how to smear mosquito bites to a child so that it is safe and effective remains an actual problem for many years.

Protection against mosquitoes

Before you send your crumb to nature, make sure that he does not get bitten by these insects. The variety of creams from mosquito bites for children is now so great that sometimes even pharmacy vendors can not clearly tell which is best for your baby.

The most popular of them are:

1. Off Kids "Tender protection" , baby cream from mosquitoes. The composition of this remedy includes Aloe vera, which will soften the baby's skin while protecting it. This cream will protect your crumbs from mosquito bites for 2 hours after applying it. For children of three years.
2. GARDEX Baby , cream-gel for protection against mosquitoes. This drug is suitable even for the most sensitive skin. It includes extracts from plantain and chamomile. The duration of the cream is 2 hours after application. You can use children from three years old.

Remedies for mosquitoes 2 in 1

Now on the market you can find products that allow you to use, both to prevent mosquito bites, and after. These funds include:

1. MOSQUITALL «Protection for kids» , a cream from mosquitoes 2 in 1. About this remedy it is possible to tell precisely that it helps from mosquito bites to children, after all it is the most widespread preparation all over the world. The cream provides protection to your child for two hours after application. It can also be used after a mosquito bite. The cream removes skin irritation and softens it. Designed for children, age of the year.
2. "OUR MOM" , a children's cream from mosquitoes. This drug is hypoallergenic. Of the plants in its composition includes carnation, chamomile and yarrow. The duration of the drug is up to 3 hours. You can apply from one and a half years. This is one of the few tools that provides protection against insect bites, as well as what can be smeared with mosquito bites in a child, so as not to itch.

Remedies after mosquito bites

So it happens that you did not manage to prevent the situation when mosquitoes bitten the child. There are tools that quickly help to cope with skin irritation and relieve itching.

1. PSILO-BALSAM , gel. It has antihistamine, cooling and soothing properties. Thanks to the helium base it is easy to apply and leave no residue. Please note that when using it, it is not recommended to tan the bite. Use for children from the age of two years.
2. Off After Bite , spray. Very quickly removes irritation and itching. Helps to eliminate discomfort not only from mosquito bites, but also from contact with nettle or jellyfish. It is recommended to use it for children over two years old.
3. Fenistil-gel . This drug fights well with itching and allergic reaction to mosquito bites. Cools the skin. The drug can be used from birth.

Time-proved funds for insect bites

If you do not have any purchased ointment in stock after biting mosquitoes for children, pediatricians recommend that you prepare the mixture yourself. To do this you will need salt, soda and a little water. Salt and soda should be taken in equal proportions, and diluted with cold boiled water to a state of homogeneous gruel. Then lay it on a cotton swab and attach it to the bite.

Just another means than lubricate a mosquito bite to a child and stop itching and irritation is the well-known Vietnamese balm "Asterisk". However, it is worth remembering that it is very concentrated and has a strong odor. Therefore, for children under three years of age it is not recommended to use it. Just like you should not put it on the baby's face. And to apply it simply - a small amount of balsam should be applied to the place where the mosquito bite.

Allergy to mosquito bites

In our time, cases when pediatricians turn to help for an allergic reaction to insects have become more frequent. If you notice that a mosquito bite in a child has swelled up and along with it there are other alarming symptoms: rapid breathing, pain in the muscles, a rash, then it can signal an allergic reaction. In such a situation, you need to urgently call a doctor.

So that your children are 100% protected, and the long-awaited vacation is a success, pay attention to the means for protection from insects. After all, it is better to prevent this little trouble than to then experience discomfort or call a doctor.

Well, if you did not manage to protect yourself, and the baby was bitten by mosquitoes, now there are many drugs that can very quickly rid the baby of itching and allergies.