Summer is the season when mosquitoes are rampant. After being bitten by mosquitoes, a baby's delicate skin can become red, swollen, and even lead to pigmentation. The skin looks red and swollen, which can be distressing for parents.
1. Use insect repellent when going out. Use mosquito nets when sleeping. When going for outdoor walks or picnics in the park, dress your baby in long-sleeved shirts and pants. There are many mosquito repellent lotions and creams specifically for infants available on the market, and mosquito repellent patches are also a good choice.
2. If you have flowers and plants at home, trim the leaves and branches regularly. Replace the water in plant pots in a timely manner to prevent mosquitoes from breeding or hiding.
3. After the baby is bitten by mosquitoes, you can apply special anti-inflammatory and itch-relief creams. Use a cold towel to apply to the bitten area to reduce itching and minimize scratching. If there is no improvement for a long time, consult a dermatologist to avoid infection.
4. If the injury is on the baby's face, use medication cautiously under the guidance of a doctor.
5. If the bitten area becomes severely red and swollen or develops blisters, parents should not puncture the blisters themselves. Take the baby to a dermatologist for diagnosis as soon as possible.
Below are two commonly used insect repellents for babies:
Tiger Balm
Features: Tiger Balm is a green liquid medicine made from menthol, camphor, clove powder, camphor oil, and essential oils. Tiger Balm has the functions of refreshing the mind and repelling insects, making it an essential medicine for summer home and travel.
Tiger Balm can be used to prevent and treat dizziness and headaches caused by colds, as well as toothaches, rheumatic pain, motion sickness, sea sickness, and non-opened frostbite, burns, mosquito bites, and other conditions.
When used topically, apply an appropriate amount to the affected area. When taken orally, take 4-8 drops in warm water, and reduce the dosage for children.
White Flower Oil
Features: White Flower Oil, also known as Baume Analgesique, contains ingredients such as camphor, wintergreen oil, menthol, and cinnamon oil. When people encounter mosquito bites, skin ulcers, or minor burns, applying White Flower Oil to the affected area can promote blood circulation, relieve pain, and reduce itching. In addition, when suffering from colds or headaches, applying White Flower Oil to the temples and forehead can provide a cooling and relieving effect.
Functions: Cooling and relieving heat, refreshing the mind, relieving itching and pain. Used for colds, headaches, motion sickness, mosquito bites, etc.
