Delicate baby skin is a feast for the cheeky mosquitoes. The beasts quickly find out that soft children's skin is much easier to pierce. Fatal consequences for the defenseless victims are swelling, excruciating itching and painful inflammation. This guide is dedicated to concerned parents with tips on the best home remedies for mosquito bites in babies and children. You can read about natural methods of prevention here.

Mosquito bites are often itchy and inflamed

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  1. the essentials in brief
  2. Home remedies for swelling
  3. Home remedies for itchy mosquito bites
  4. Home remedies for inflamed mosquito bites
  5. Best home remedies at a glance
  6. Do not treat eyes, face and neck
  7. prevent mosquito bites
  8. frequently asked Questions

    9. the essentials in brief

    • Cooling cucumber slices, ice cubes and cooling pads as well as onions, white cabbage leaves, parsley, buckhorn or quark have a decongestant effect
    • The following home remedies reduce itching in children: fruit vinegar, vinegar and salt, toothpaste, basil and baking powder
    • Healing clay is a true miracle cure for mosquito bites: it relieves itching, reduces swelling and prevents inflammation
    • The following also have an anti-inflammatory effect: honey, vinegar, rubbing alcohol and currants

    Relieve swelling with home remedies

    A slight swelling reveals to the attentive parent's eyes that a baby or toddler has been bitten by a mosquito, even before the itching becomes painful. If you now use a natural home remedy, it will remain a small interlude for your child. The following natural remedies from the garden and kitchen relieve a swollen mosquito bite:

    Onions disinfect and relieve swelling

    As an immediate measure, slice a fresh kitchen onion. Simply place a juicy slice of onion on the swelling and fix it with adhesive plaster. Sulfur oil contained in the onion juice quickly reduces the swelling of the mosquito bite. Cucumber slices, ice cubes and cooling pads also have a decongestant effect. The best effectiveness against swollen mosquito bites in the youngest is attested to the juice in white cabbage leaves, parsley and buckhorn. Crush some leaves and drip the juice onto the swelling.

    While the first aid is working, prepare a cooling curd pack. Spread cold low-fat quark finger-thick on a compress. To allow the pack to work for at least 20 minutes, wrap a stabilizing bandage around it. This period of time is important for the swelling to go down completely. Quark also has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect as long as the compress is moist.

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    In small children, it is often not yet clear whether they are allergic to mosquito bites. Take your baby to the pediatrician immediately if symptoms appear, such as noticeably thick mosquito bites, severe reddening, unusual restlessness, fever or shortness of breath. Home remedies reach the limits of their effectiveness when children or adults are allergic to mosquito bites.

    Home remedies for itchy mosquito bites

    Wheals on baby's skin after a mosquito bite are always accompanied by excruciating itching. Mosquitoes inject a saliva secretion under the skin with each bite to prevent blood clotting. As entomologists have found out, the beasts can drink in peace in this way. As an immediate reaction, the body releases histamine within a few minutes, causing the swelling to itch. The following home remedies cure itching in small children:

    • fruit vinegar: Dip a cotton ball in vinegar and dab it on the mosquito bite
    • vinegar and salt: for small children from 2 years, mix vinegar with a pinch of salt and dab on
    • toothpaste: Apply toothpaste and let it dry (protect against licking with a plaster)
    • basil: Put 10 leaves in hot water for 3 minutes, let cool and apply

    Some home remedies for swollen mosquito bites also have an effective anti-itch effect. These include onion slices and the juice of grated parsley. When out and about with the stroller, crushed buckhorn not only helps against swelling, but also drives away the annoying itching.

    Baking powder - insider tip against itchy mosquito bites

    In the natural household and garden, the possible uses of baking powder go far beyond the preparation of delicious cakes. Nature lovers have long since discovered its effectiveness as a natural means of combating pests and plant diseases. The effect as a home remedy for itchy mosquito bites is still largely unknown. To use, mix baking soda with water to form a spreadable paste. Apply this to your child as thick as a finger on the itchy mosquito bite. A bandage or plaster fixes the remedy for about 30 minutes. After this time, the itching is history.

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    Healing earth - best home remedy for mosquito bites

    Healing earth is a real miracle cure for mosquito bites

    Since the Middle Ages, high priests of traditional naturopathy have been propagating healing earth as the best natural home remedy for a wide range of ailments. Sebastian Kneipp, Adolf Just and Emanuel Felke are among the illustrious circle. Applied externally, clay healing clay relieves the tormenting itching after mosquito bites, inhibits swelling and prevents inflammation. The proven remedy is available as a powder in drugstores, health food stores and pharmacies. Preparation and application are very simple: mix seven teaspoons of healing earth powder with two teaspoons of water to a paste and apply. If the paste dries, simply rinse with water and apply again to the mosquito bite.

    Home remedies for infected mosquito bites

    Small children have an increased risk of infected mosquito bites. With plenty of willpower, adults can just about control themselves when itching. Children immediately start scratching against the itching pain. Once the puncture wound is scratched open, bacteria penetrate and make the mishap worse. Without countermeasures, initially mild inflammation can escalate into infections and even blood poisoning. The following lines will familiarize you with the typical symptoms of inflamed mosquito bites and present good home remedies:

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    • severe swelling
    • hardening of the sting
    • increased, unrelenting itching
    • hot blushes
    • rash and collection of pus under the skin

    Become active if your child's mosquito bites are getting bigger and bigger. Do not wait with anti-inflammatory home remedies until a weeping wound has formed. Many natural remedies have a disinfecting effect if they are used in good time.

    Anti-inflammatory home remedies

    • vinegar: dip a clean cloth or cotton ball in vinegar and rub the mosquito bite repeatedly
    • honey: Drip and rub onto the inflamed bite
    • onion: cut into slices and put on
    • toothpaste: apply and let dry to allow essential oils to draw toxins from the skin
    • rubbing alcohol: dab with a cotton swab (caution: not suitable for open scratches)
    • currants: crush black currants and put on the puncture wound

    Honey has an anti-inflammatory effect

    Before using the home remedy of your choice, carefully clean and disinfect the mosquito bite. Rub the puncture wound with warm water or alcohol. In this way, bacteria lying in wait on the skin are prevented from penetrating an open insect bite. A small plaster applied to the treated wound prevents your child from scratching and keeps clothing clean.

    The best home remedies at a glance

    Mosquito bites make life difficult for the youngest members of the family because they itch and swell at the same time. If you're not careful, the itchy spot is scratched and painfully inflamed. A single home remedy for mosquito bites is often not enough to quickly relieve the symptoms. A good solution is the simultaneous use of natural remedies for itching and swelling. How good that some natural remedies are effective against several problems. The following table provides a condensed overview of the effectiveness and possible combinations:

    from the garden effective against from the kitchen effective against from bathroom/medicine cabinet effective against
    buckhorn itching, swelling vinegar itching, inflammation healing clay itching, swelling, inflammation
    onion slice itching, swelling honey swelling, inflammation rubbing alcohol itching, swelling
    Parsely pains lowfat quark Swelling, redness, inflammation, pain toothpaste itching, inflammation
    basil itching ice cubes/cooling pad itching, swelling
    cucumber slices Swelling, cools at the same time baking powder itching
    white cabbage swelling
    currants inflammation

    Since no interactions are to be feared with home remedies, there are various combinations to choose from to treat the worst acute symptoms. The rule of thumb for all home remedies for mosquito bites is: the earlier you treat your child, the better the effectiveness. Please do not waste time getting a remedy because it is not in the house at the moment. A slice of onion applied immediately relieves your baby from itching and is more effective than a quark pack applied late.

    Eyes, face and neck are taboo

    Concerned parents can use numerous old home remedies for mosquito bites in young children. Before you apply the product of your choice over a large area, a quick test for possible allergic reactions is advisable. Sensitive areas such as the eyes, face and neck are generally excluded from treatment with home remedies. Always be careful with babies and toddlers. Large mosquito bites in connection with inflammatory symptoms in these regions should be entrusted to the expert treatment of your general practitioner.

    Prevent mosquito bites - this is how it works

    Parents do not compromise when it comes to protecting their children. This includes preventing nagging mosquito bites. The following table lists the best home remedies against mosquitoes in the children's room:

    for rubbing scented mosquito repellent defensive plants
    clove oil Citronella candles lemon geranium
    coconut oil Lemon slice studded with cloves eucalyptus
    lemon oil Orange slice studded with cloves rosemary
    lavender oil essential oils in fragrance lamp sage
    almond oil tomatoes
    tea tree oil basil
    lemongrass
    peppermint
    lemon balm

    Please note: Insect screens and mosquito nets provide premium protection for your children against biting mosquitoes in the children's room. The household remedies mentioned provide additional protection if bold female mosquitoes manage to overcome the narrow bulwark or use the open door as access.

    Properly use preventive rubbing agents

    Prevention is better than aftercare

    Mosquito repellent using coconut oil, clove oil or lavender oil is suitable for small children from the age of three. Stronger oils, such as tea tree oil or eucalyptus, are only recommended from the age of six. Dilute the essential oil of your choice with sunflower oil in a ratio of 1:3. When purchasing, please make sure that the essential oil is organic.

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    Long, light-colored clothing has proven to be the best protection against mosquitoes for infants and small children. If an insect net is stretched over the stroller, cunning mosquitoes can no longer get through to your darling.

    Use defensive scents and plants wisely

    Mosquito repellent plants should always be kept out of the reach of children. So that the strategy does not backfire, no puddles, no matter how small, must form on the substrate or in the coaster. Stagnant water of any kind is so irresistibly attractive to biting mosquitoes that the ethereal scents are ignored.

    An aroma lamp with essential oils or the citronella candle are well placed on the wardrobe, far away from curious children's hands. Light the candle an hour before bedtime. After the bedtime story ends, blow out the candle.

    frequently asked Questions

    What helps against itching if my child or I are bitten by mosquitoes on the go?

    Anyone who is familiar with plants as a nature lover and hobby gardener can treat itchy mosquito bites immediately, even when they are out and about. Keep an eye out for buckhorn. The herbaceous wild perennial is a familiar sight along many hiking trails. The lanceolate leaves contain valuable ingredients that have a cooling and pain-relieving effect after insect bites. Simply grate the leaves and drizzle the juice onto the itchy mosquito bite.

    What can you do to prevent mosquito bites in the children's room?

    To prevent mosquitoes from entering the children's room in the first place, equip the windows with insect screens. In addition, we recommend covering the cradle or cot with a mosquito net. If cheeky bloodsuckers sneak into the room, your child is well protected from mosquito bites behind the close-meshed net. A cool bedroom climate with temperatures between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius is helpful against mosquito bites, which has been proven to be health-promoting for your little ones and drives away mosquitoes.

    Which home remedy for mosquito bites works immediately in children?

    Affected parents agree that ice cubes are a good home remedy with an immediate effect. In small children, cold relieves itching after mosquito bites before it becomes a torment. The dreaded swelling is also nipped in the bud. Much-frequented advice pages, such as Ask-Mutti, expressly confirm this experience. If you don't have ready-made ice cubes at hand, cut open an onion and place the slices on the mosquito bites.

    A heated spoon is recommended in several forums as a home remedy for mosquito bites. Is the method suitable for my two-year-old child?

    The idea of the heated spoon is copied from the electronic stitch healer. A mosquito bite is briefly exposed to heat of 51 degrees Celsius. Due to the effect of heat, the toxins from the mosquito saliva decompose, so that itching and swelling are noticeably relieved. Manufacturers expressly point out that so-called bite aways are by no means suitable for the delicate skin of infants and small children.

    Does taking vitamin B as a natural home remedy against mosquito bites help my child?

    In pseudo-scientific sources it can be read that the increased intake of vitamin B is said to be an effective repellent against mosquito bites. This is based on the thesis that vitamin B changes the skin odor to such an extent that mosquitoes are no longer attracted. Unfortunately, this view belongs in the land of fables, because there is a lack of well-founded scientific knowledge as comprehensible proof.

    Is a mosquito bite dangerous for my child?

    In Germany, mosquito bites are usually harmless for children and adults. Insect bites in summer usually cause annoying itching and slight swelling. An exception applies if your child is allergic to it. Severe symptoms occur, such as severe itching, massive swelling, circulatory problems, nausea and diarrhea. In this case, a doctor should be consulted immediately. In all other cases, a natural home remedy is sufficient to relieve the symptoms. Use plasters or bandages to prevent your child from scratching a mosquito bite until it bleeds, effectively preventing inflammation.

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    Cut your fingernails as short as possible so that your baby does not scratch the mosquito bite when you are not watching. Ideally, you should not wait until an emergency to use the nail scissors. During the mosquito season from March to November, short fingernails help prevent scratched, inflamed insect bites.

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