There are children who are more likely than others to be bitten by bugs. We have all heard that mosquitoes bite more with sweeter blood. We will tell you that it is not scientifically proven, but science always advances. If your boy or girl is one of those that bug there is a bug that itches, we give you some Homemade tips both to prevent this from happening, and to relieve pain, itching or stinging.
Now, if your child presents a allergic reaction When faced with an insect bite, it is essential that you take it to the nearest health center, so that they can provide it with the appropriate treatment. Here you have an article to detect when a sting has become worrisome.
Home remedies before bites
Before insects bite your children, it is best to prevent. And the best way to prevention is avoiding puddles, humid places and being outside during the hours when the sun goes down. Yes, this is obvious, sometimes we forget. Still we give you some tips and remedies.
Using almond oil It is one of the tricks that works best with children. Add fresh basil to the almond oil, let it marinate and put it on the child before going out on the street. In addition to hydration, you will get the mosquitoes to go away.
If you want a natural repellent boil half a liter of water with 30 cloves and add a drizzle of lemon. Then, remove it from the heat and when it is cold apply it to the child. If it's summer you can wet his head with it.
So that they don't bite you in the room you can put a glass full of vinegar, preferably apple, on your nightstand. Or spray the room and the curtains with a solution of vinegar and water. It may not be the most pleasant smell in the world, but there will be no mosquitoes. Not at least tonight. Remember to repeat the operation tomorrow.
Home remedies if you have already been bitten
That mosquitoes or other insects have already bitten your child and they won't stop scratching. Well, here is a first remedy: eucalyptus oil. Due to its anti-inflammatory effect, it is one of the most recommended. You can get eucalyptus leaves, cook them and put a cloth soaked in the solution for your child. In five minutes he will have forgotten the sting. The lavender essence it also has a similar effect, but is slower. The same happens rubbing a garlic or lemon, which improve the itch for the moment, but then it returns.
If it's not about mosquitoes, but about other insects, like a wasp, for example, and as long as there is no reason to think that your son or daughter has an allergy, you can use aspirin to alleviate the pain. Yes as you read it, aspirin. Dissolve an aspirin in a spoon of water and put that paste on the bite. This will reduce itching and inflammation, because aspirin has compounds that neutralize insect venom. Something similar happens with baking soda and water, but you have to apply the solution for 15 minutes, then rinse.
Tomato also relieves a lot especially in insects that leave their sting, such as bees. The first thing you should try to do is remove the stinger and then place fresh tomato slices over the bite. But do not forget that before applying any of these home remedies it is essential to wash the bite well and treat the skin with care.
My son got bitten by a spider, what do I do?
One of the insects that can bite your child is a spider. There are many types, so the first thing is to identify it. Not all of them are serious, but they are very annoying. This remedy that we are talking about only works in the case that it is not a poisonous spider. Then you will have to go directly to the doctor.
Una bag of ice in the area of the bite will immediately relieve the swelling, then put a little vinegar, it does not matter if it is wine, white or apple, on the bite. You'll see how he thanks you.
If you have on hand aloe vera natural, cut it in half and spread the gel that it generates on the sting or bite. This will relieve pain, reduce swelling, and also act as an antiseptic.