Toddlers Mosquito Bites: Prevention, Symptoms and Treatment

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This summer we left our daughter at her grandparents’ house for a week… for the first time. Everything went really well, except for just one thing: she was heavily bitten by mosquitoes. This, too, was a first-timer for her and for us, so we didn’t really know how to handle the situation. The bites were red and swollen, the size of a coin. However, we were fortunate to see that our daughter didn’t scratch them. During and after this not so pleasant episode, we consulted a pediatrician and we read more about prevention and treatment of mosquito bites on toddlers.

Here are a few prevention tips for toddlers mosquito bites:

Symptoms of mosquito bites you may notice on your toddler:

  • A white and pink/red bump, that appears for few minutes after mosquito bites
  • Itching
  • Swelling around the bite
  • A bump, that appears for few minutes after mosquito bites

Contact your doctor immediately if your toddler experiences:

  • Signs of infection (severe redness and swelling around the bite site)
  • Severe itching
  • Headaches
  • Confusion or sleepiness
  • Fever
  • Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain
  • Wheezing or trouble breathing
  • Swelling of lips or throat

How to treat mosquito bites:

  • Wash the infected area with cool water or, if there are larger areas, a cool bath without soap may help relieve symptoms;
  • Discourage scratching, relieve the pain and reduce the swelling by periodically applying a cold compress or ice pack;
  • Apply Aloe Vera Gel (keep it in the fridge and apply it directly to the bite whenever needed to relieve itching) – it is soothing, anti bacterial, and anti-inflammatory;
  • Use hydrocortisone cream (ex. USDA Certified Organic Natural Healing Cream), but don’t use it on large areas, broken skin, or near the eyes or mouth (always consult your toddler’s pediatrician before using it!).
  • You can use an antihistamine to help your child sleep and to relieve itching.

What do you use to protect your toddler from mosquito bites? Do share!

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