my 7 year old boy has just got chicken pox, im doing the QV soap free baths and then applying Calamine lotion, however he is still scratching.....anyone have any secret things they used on their children to make chicken pox less itchy and annoying?
2006-08-16 10:16:21 · 7 answers · asked by Aussieblonde -bundy'd 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
oh and yes he did have the vaccination.........how unlucky is he to still get it?!
2006-08-16 10:29:54 · update #1
Try benedryl, or antihistamine. Aveeno has a bath soak product for itching, that's the brand with oatmeal. Sounds funny, but you can tape gloves or mitts on his hands. Wrap and ace bandage or wide tape (not too tight) around the base of the mitt, like a big oven mitt. Make sure his fingernails are clean. Ice packs are good on the itchy spots. Put the ice in a baggie and wrap a t shirt around the baggie. And always distract. "don't think about"
2006-08-16 10:38:37 · answer #1 · answered by lucky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can even use actual oatmeal. Get an old sock, put oatmeal (real oatmeal, not instant) inside and tie the end. Then, while he's in the bath, get the sock wet and let him smear it all over. He won't itch nearly as much for at least a few hours. My mom used this method for me when I had chicken pox pretty badly at 12 and it was a welcome relief. Make sure you use lukewarm or slightly cool water, hot water will only make itching worse. Good luck, I hope he'll feeling better soon!
2006-08-16 15:25:45 · answer #2 · answered by mead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-04 23:16:32 · answer #3 · answered by derival 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Both of my kids had the vaccine & we didn't have more than 30 spots to worry about wiht no itching.Remembering when I was little, calamine lotion was all that worked.
2006-08-16 10:27:55 · answer #4 · answered by mamabens 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We used Aveno oatmeal bath, that helped with poisen ivy too.
Good luck - it's not fun but the good news is...this too shall pass.
After reading everyone else's I like Lucky's the best
2006-08-16 12:47:13 · answer #5 · answered by Freeadviceisworthwhatyoupayfor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
itching cream lotion I am not a mom but it helps o-o
2006-08-16 10:22:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call his doctor. they can perscribe something. my son got the vaccination so i shouldnt have to worry about that
2006-08-16 10:24:58 · answer #7 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋