As soon as summer arrived, the mosquito army went out again.
Recently, the temperature has risen, and there are obviously more mosquitoes in the community, even if the parents are strictly guarded, the mosquitoes are still "seeing the stitches and inserting the needles", giving the baby a red lump on the left and a right one.
I remember watching a news before, saying that there was a baby who was bitten by a mosquito, the parents did not care, and as a result, the baby herself scratched the pus infection, and finally had to be admitted to the hospital, and also infused for several days, the consequences are quite serious.
Therefore, although the mosquitoes are small, we must also pay attention to the mosquito repellent and anti-mosquito, to prevent the baby from being bitten and red, itchy and scarred, we must master the correct nursing methods.
Why is it red and itchy after being bitten by a mosquito?
After countless years of reproduction, mosquitoes have evolved a set of very advanced "instruments" in order to suck blood more easily and conveniently, not only by detecting carbon dioxide, heat, and perceiving the taste of lactic acid to find targets, but also by using "mouthparts" to easily pierce our skin.
And in order to facilitate eating and reduce the body's defense ability, mosquitoes will secrete some complex substances containing anesthetic and anticoagulant components after piercing the "mouth organ" into the skin.
When the human body feels that there is a "foreign body" invading, it will trigger its own immune response, releasing a chemical called "histamine" at the bite of a mosquito, which not only makes us feel itchy, but also separates the cells in the inner wall of the blood vessels, and a part of the liquid penetrates into the skin, forming a bulge.
So soon after being bitten by a mosquito, the bite will be red and swollen, resulting in an itching sensation.
Being bitten by mosquitoes, these "traditional" care methods are unreliable
1. "Cross Sealing"
When I was a child, every time I was bitten by a mosquito, everyone would pinch a cross on it, "seal" it, and relieve the itching.
In fact, the reason why we feel that pinching the cross has an effect is because the pain of pinching the cross prevents the skin from transmitting itchy sensory signals to the brain, and when the pain is relieved, the itching sensation will reappear.
And if we pinch more and more heavily, it may also damage the skin, the so-called "cross sealing", can only cure the symptoms, not the root cause.
2. Apply wind oil essence
Wind oil essence is the "anti-mosquito artifact" of the older generation, and its main ingredients are menthol, wintergreen oil, camphor and so on.
Although wind oil essence has a certain cooling and antipruritic effect, it not only has a strong irritation, it is very troublesome to be smeared on the eyes by the baby, and camphor and menthol have a certain neurotoxicity, which is not suitable for babies under 2 years old.
3. Wipe your mouth
After the baby is bitten, some elderly people will spit on their hands and wipe it to the bite to stop itching.
In fact, there is no ingredient in the saliva that can effectively stop itching, but also carries a large number of bacteria, which is not only unhygienic, but also increases the risk of infection in the baby.
4. Spray dew
In the mainland, flower dew water is almost a must-have at home, and many parents will not only use it to repel mosquitoes and prevent mosquitoes, but also to stop itching after the baby is bitten.
In fact, the main ingredients of floral water are alcohol, water and some flavors that mosquitoes do not like, although it can indeed play a certain anti-mosquito role, but the effect is general.
The reason why we will feel that the itching at the bite is relieved after applying the flower lotion, is because the alcohol volatilization in it, the cold feeling brought by it masks the itching feeling, and when the alcohol volatilizes, the itching sensation will not be improved in any way.
The right approach to care
1. Wash with soapy water
After the baby is bitten, we can use water or alkaline soapy water to wash the bite site, clean the residual substances after the mosquito bite, and initially relieve the itching.
2. Cold pack of ice packs
If the red packet bitten by the mosquito is relatively large, we can also use the ice pack to apply cold compresses appropriately to make the blood vessels at the bite constrict, which plays a role in reducing swelling and relieving itching.
However, it should be noted that the cold compress time of the ice pack should not be too long, generally not more than 10 minutes, and the ice pack should not be in direct contact with the baby's skin, it is best to pad a towel.
3. Apply calamine lotion
Calamine lotion is mainly composed of calamine, zinc oxide and glycerin, which is very effective in antipruritic.
However, if the skin has been scratched by the baby, or the skin has exudation, it is not advisable to apply calamine lotion immediately, but should wait for the wound to scab before applying.
4. Pay attention to observation
After a mosquito bite, local redness will last for 3-4 days, although most cases will not be a big problem, but we still have to take precautions and pay attention to observation.
If your baby has rashes and flu symptoms, such as fever, chills, muscle pain, general discomfort, etc., be sure to seek medical attention in time.
How to repel mosquitoes for your baby?
In addition to careful care after being bitten by mosquitoes, the baby's mosquito repellent is also very important, we should pay attention to the following 3 points.
1. Choose reliable mosquito repellent products
At present, there are effective mosquito repellent ingredients on the market, commonly known as DEET and Picaritine.
In general, the concentration of children's mosquito repellent products using DEET should not exceed 30%, and the recommended concentration of mosquito repellent products using Paikaredin is 5-20%, and neither should be used for babies under 6 months.
When we choose a children's repellent for our baby, we can look at the ingredient list and carefully identify it.
2. Pay attention to family hygiene
Some mothers may like to raise some green plants at home, and if they usually water more, they will also make mosquitoes gather.
When summer comes, we should pay attention to household hygiene, especially the health dead ends and places where water may be stored, and do not over-water the green plants.
3. Use mosquito nets
For babies who are relatively young, mosquito nets are the simplest and most effective way to prevent mosquitoes, and we can place mosquito nets on the baby's cot and stroller, which can protect the baby very well.
Old Miao Conclusion:
In daily life, in addition to doing a good job of mosquito repellent and mosquito prevention for the baby, we must also pay attention to the care after the bite, and in order to avoid the baby scratching the skin, it is also important to trim the nails regularly.
Finally, I hope that everyone can protect the baby and have a safe and comfortable summer.
Today's topic: What other good mosquito repellent methods do you have?
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