mosquito bites are HUGE - Children's Health Message Board

scmom · 05-14-2003, 07:04 PM

My 1y/o has been bitten several times in the last week. The bites turn into dime sized welts and the fill with small blisters. The itching isn't bothering him too much but they seem to be taking a long time to heal. Any suggestions for prevention and the bites themselves would be helpful. His dr. said...."I wouldn't worry too much"... maybe he's right!

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wattagirl · 05-14-2003, 08:07 PM

i'm having this same problem with my 2 yr old-i even applied a benadryl cream to them but to no avail-they are finally starting to fade after a week-i found a mosquito repellant at walmart that doesn't contain deet-i hope it works-it is made from off and is called botanicals-i get nervous using this on her but you just don't know what to do

kippy6 · 05-14-2003, 08:49 PM

You could buy "OFF" in the children's strength. Just read the back of the bottle to make sure your child's age fits within the recommended limits. I've used this before for my children when the mosquitos are particularly aggressive, and also if I know they are going to be outdoors for a long time in the evening during mosquito season. (If you camp, this is BIG help!!) Just as a silly mom precaution, I always try to bathe them THAT night BEFORE they go to bed. I don't like the idea of them sleeping with that bug spray on them, but that's just me.

*SoccerMom* · 05-14-2003, 09:05 PM

Hi scmom~
Welcome!

My 3 y/o daughter is a little allergic to mosquito bites and she gets these welts all over her. Unfortuately, it is almost impossible to avoid being in the mosquitos where we live! I like to give a little oral benadryl to keep her from scratching. I also like to put some Benadryl ointment on and put a bandaid. If not, she will scratch and dig at it until it causes scabs.

For prevention, I like the Avon Skin-So-Soft sunscreen/insect repellent. It repels mosquitos, fleas and ticks.It says on the back that it is ok for children over 6m (younger need to check with dr). I really like it because it works well, includes sunscreen and it comes in different scents. I think they even have one now that is blue when you apply it so you can see where you missed. Hope something helps!

mlgable · 05-15-2003, 11:46 PM

Sounds like me when I was a kid but mine would swell up to the size of a half dollar. I am not sure what my mother did back then but I know you can use benadryl cream on them or try a paste or baking soda and water. To help prevent them you can try some dilute tea tree oil sprayed on lightly.