my little boy has a couple of big mosquito bites that are really bugging him, he makes me scratch them for him. they keep him up at night. whats something good to make the itching stop?
2006-06-29 03:51:56 · 26 answers · asked by ~Tan~Lines~ 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Salt
This seems to be the quickest of all home remedies for mosquito bites. Simply moisten the bite area and then rub table salt on the moistened area. Itching should cease immediately.
Apple Cider Vinegar
To relieve the itching, rub apple cider vinegar directly on the mosquito bites.
Toothpaste
Toothpaste is another one of the fastest home remedies for mosquito bites. Just dab a bit of toothpaste onto the mosquito bites and the itching should stop very quickly. Peppermint toothpaste is by far the best.
Calamine Lotion
Apply calamine lotion to relieve the itching caused by mosquito bites.
Ammonia
Ammonia is another one of the home remedies for mosquito bites that is a very effective "itch eliminator". Apply ammonia on the bites.
Witch Hazel
Make a paste out of witch hazel and baking soda. Apply it and leave it on for about 15 minutes.
Aloe
Aloe seems to top the list of all home remedies for mosquito bites when it comes to both eliminating the itch and healing the wound. You can grow your own aloe and use the gel from the leaves, or you can use a commercial aloe gel product.
Lemon
The biggest problem derived from scratching one's itch is the threat of infections.
So, for itching that just won't stop, and if you just have to scratch, cut a lemon in half and scratch your itch with the soft pulpy side of it. This will reduce the chances of getting an infection from scratching with your fingernails.
Salt And Baking Soda
This is one of the most effective home remedies for bug bites to relieve both pain and itching. Mix together equal parts of baking soda and salt and enough water to create a thick paste. Apply it on the affected areas.
PABA
Mix PABA with isopropyl alcohol and apply it directly to any bug bites to eliminate itching and reduce swelling.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E has proven to be one of the best home remedies for bug bites from ticks. Just rub vitamin E directly on the tick bite.
Honeysuckle
Squeeze the juice out of a honeysuckle vine and rub the juice right on the bug bite.
Thiamine
One of the best preventive home remedies for bug bites, thiamine should be taken before you venture into insect infested areas. Take one 100 mg tablet of thiamine every few hours while exposed to insects.
You can get the same effect by eating a lot of fish, brown rice, brewer's yeast, or wheat germ before spending time outside. These food items contain high amounts of thiamine.
Calendula Oil
Another one of the better preventive home remedies for bug bites, calendula oil is an excellent insect repellant and counterirritant.
Goldenseal And Tea Tree Oil
Goldenseal and tea tree oil are also natural insect repell
2006-06-29 08:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by ...... 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
My son is 15 months old and is very sensitive to mosquito bites. I bought some Caladryl which is Calamine lotion(dries up the bite) and an itch reliever. I just apply it with a q-tip to all his bites. It helps a lot. He sleeps better and is able to play without having to stop to scratch his legs.
2006-06-29 04:02:35 · answer #2 · answered by ronnoc_mit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for something called Skeeter Stick.
I love camping and I use it religiously, it knocks out 99% of the itch.
Benedryl could also do the trick.
Hydrocortisone is another good one.
But Skeeter Stick is the best. Just go to an Eastern Mountain Sports, RAI, Campmor, or any other camping store and ask for it, and if they don't have it, describe what you need and they'll have something close.
2006-06-29 03:55:21 · answer #3 · answered by thedavecorp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local drug store and get either Gold Bond medicated first aid spray, or they have a stick that you apply called After Bite. Make sure you get the one made for kids though as the regular one burns, or put plain old Noxema on them.
2006-06-29 03:55:18 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Band-Aid Anti-Itch Gel is good. My Grandson likes it. If you are looking for a home remedy, you can make a little paste of baking soda and water and try that.
2006-06-29 03:56:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Chinese, so I grew up with Tiger Balm. It's just like an IcyHot patch, except it gets hot first and then ices away the itching. It's in those little red cans that you can find at any Chinese market.
2006-06-29 03:55:23 · answer #6 · answered by Will the Thrill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a paste of baking soda and water,apply it to the bites as needed.
2006-06-29 03:56:32 · answer #7 · answered by fantasy_lady428 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm only 13 but I know alot of insect bites.. ok off topic). Well where I live there is this medicine called caladryl.
2006-06-29 03:56:05 · answer #8 · answered by lil_kor3an 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rubbing alcohol takes the itch out. You may have to apply it 2 times or so, but I use it on myself and my kids.
2006-06-29 03:55:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nephew dabbed his with a damp flannel! Simple but very effective, probably more psychological than anything. Hope this helps.
2006-06-29 03:55:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋