In the summer, parents try as hard as possiblespend more time with the baby in the fresh air. From the gassed urban atmosphere you can hide in parks or near water bodies. But such shadow areas near the humid environment can conceal some of the dangers - congestions of mosquitoes and other flying insects, capable of harming the baby. Therefore, often a little later, already at home, you can see that the baby was bitten by midges. What to do in such situations?
Very often parents do not know how to helpto protect themselves from uninvited "guests" and provide the victims with the necessary assistance. And you have to act after, when the effects of microtraumas are already manifesting after biting midges - redness, itching, an increase in the temperature of the affected area. This article describes emergency measures and ways to treat damaged skin areas of crumbs.
Baby bitten midges: what to do first?
A small flying insect during contact withthe delicate skin of the child throws through his microscopic hole his saliva containing hemolytic poison. It is he who subsequently causes increased edema of the tissues and unbearable itching. The faster the bite site is processed, the smoother the consequences will be. Immediately it is necessary to apply at least one of the following measures:
- moisten the focus with disinfectant solutions (vodka, cologne, lemon juice, table vinegar);
- Attach the ice;
- Wipe the place of bite with ammonia.
Baby bitten midges - what to do in the absenceall of the means listed above and a very large zone of damage? You can use simple baking soda. Dissolve one teaspoon of the substance in a glass of water and pour the baby with a solution, without wiping afterwards. Only a quick reaction of parents will avoid the appearance of very unpleasant effects of irritation - itchy sores. After all, infection can easily be transmitted through them, especially during the hot season.
If biting midges, what should I do to relieve swelling and itching? Use of medication
Even after the attack of one or moreinsects often have unpleasant consequences. The most common complaints are following biting midges: the leg or arm is swollen, the strongest itch around the bite is troubled, the skin changes color to red. After a while after contact with insects, you can use ointments and gels to reduce swelling. In complex therapy, the baby is recommended to give antiallergic drugs "Suprastin", "Tavegil" or ordinary valerian for the night. For crumbs up to a year there are special homeopathic preparations in the form of small granules that put the baby under the tongue for resorption. Skin covers for the night need to be treated with medicines that have some cooling effect, such as "Fenistil gel" and "Psilo-balm". This will allow the baby to sleep peacefully, without being distracted by the consequences of insect bites.
Also, you need to take preventive measures, using before a walk special repellent and protective sprays, which are applied by spraying on the skin and clothes of the baby.
