https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:39:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-862761 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:14:50 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 862761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: Don't feel bad! In this case, hopefully the skin is closed and protecting from most of the damage :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-862742 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:09:03 +0000 .twist. 862742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: Interesting! Thanks. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-862730 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:06:20 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 862730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: It creates oxygen derived free radicals and acidification. If you have a really dirty wound and it was the only thing around, I'd go ahead and use it, but it can also kill healthy tissue, so I avoid it whenever possible! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-862715 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:01:24 +0000 .twist. 862715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: serious!? That's always what my parents used on me. I kinda thought it was just like rubbing alcohol! oops... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-862703 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:57:45 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 862703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: Ooh, hydrogen peroxide can kill tissue. I don't usually recommend it, though I'm glad it worked in your case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-862453 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:20:25 +0000 .twist. 862453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ah! Thanks ladies, I ended up putting some hydrogen peroxide on it a couple times yesterday and that seemed to help a bit, it wasn't any bigger by the end of the day. I wish I would have seen a few of these sooner! We took them back to their moms last night and told her to keep an eye on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-862066 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:54:23 +0000 PointeShoesTutus 862066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Plain white toothpaste is great for drawing out the venom if you can find some. So many toothpastes are gels now. Mrs. Jacks' suggestion about drawing a circle around it is a great idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-862034 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:02:43 +0000 chibee 862034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>unfortunately, this is what happens to me EVERY time i get a mosquito bite. Mine gets incredibly hard to the touch and really hot, and sometimes the skin surrounding it gets really hot also. There's really nothing I can do about it other than to do my best to avoid getting bit in the first place, or so the doctor says. My lifesaver is the cortizone 10 liquid roll-on applicator (<a href="http://www.drugstore.com/cortizone-10-hydrocortisone-anti-itch-liquid-easy-relief-applicator/qxp215062" rel="nofollow">http://www.drugstore.com/cortizone-10-hydrocortisone-anti-itch-liquid-easy-relief-applicator/qxp215062</a>) I basically carry this in my bag (including bug spray with deet) ALL the time during the summer. It really truly helps when the itching gets out of control. As much as I love the summer, this makes me absolutely miserable. I'm battling three of these bites at the moment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-862033 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:01:57 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 862033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Put a circle around it and make sure it doesn't continue growing. Some bites can introduce bacteria and there can be a cellulitis. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-861893 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:23:20 +0000 Mrs. Lovebug 861893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 12 mo old had what appeared to be a bug bite, which also swelled and swelled, then developed a head; I called the ped, just to be on the safe side, and they wanted me to come in...turns out it was a Staph infection! If it gets worse, for sure call the doctor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-861541 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:03:49 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 861541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cortisone cream will reduce the itch &amp; swelling. Not sure if its kid friendly. I would think they would have a kids version. I've had spider bites swell to the size of my hand before and this has helped it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-861462 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:55:33 +0000 MrsSCB 861462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine do this sometimes and they'll often feel hot, too, so I'll usually apply Benadryl cream and ice. Also try to keep him from scratching, but I know it's tough! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-861334 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:24:40 +0000 StrawberryBee 861334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My skeeter bites do that (it seems to be only a certain kind of mosquito, though). I usually use a benedryl anti-itch cream. I've found that the more you scratch them, the more they spread/longer they last. They are really annoying, but should go away in a few days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-861302 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:56:46 +0000 T.H.O.U. 861302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If its a mosquito bite the best way to get it to go away (not just relieve itch) is to hold heat to it. Best is a coffee mug with hot water heated up in te microwave and hold the mug to the spot. But if you don't want to risk spilling hot water you can also just microwave a wet washcloth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-861299 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:54:55 +0000 T-Mom 861299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: this happens to me too... My mosquito bites get huge and DS has inherited the allergy or whatever it is. You could try to ice it to bring the swelling down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-861290 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:39:15 +0000 singingbee 861290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also wash with dial soap. Somehow that takes the 'sting' out of the itchiness and helps it start to heal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-861283 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:30:56 +0000 BlueberryPie 861283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually apply a baking soda and water paste to my bites. It feels soothing and helps draw out some of the liquid. I have nasty reactions to bug bites, but I've never had one get that big though. If it gets any worse, I might call a doctor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-861233 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:45:09 +0000 .twist. 861233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do have rubbing alcohol so I will try that right now, thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-861230 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:43:18 +0000 katsupgirl 861230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have any witch hazel or rubbing alcohol? That sometimes helps my big bites. Some mosquitoes produce worse reactions. The ones with the white dots (I think?) are especially reactive for me. Call the ped if your worried about an allergic reaction. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/growing-bug-bite-halp#post-861225 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:37:06 +0000 .twist. 861225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't know where to put this since our youngest is 6 and not a baby. </p> <p>Anyway, just wondering if anyone has any bug bite solutions? I think he got it yesterday while playing outside at his grandma's. last night it was super small like a mosquito bite and this morning it's huge!! I think he finds it itchy, but I can't see it growing that much from itching. </p> <p>Any advice on how to make this go down, or even if maybe it looks like something other than a bug bite? I'm not sure if I should take him to the clinic or not. </p> [attach=1438/13/mohpxx.448x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-insect-repellant-brands-for-baby#post-228521 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:33:21 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 228521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Bubble and Bee. You can use it on little ones because it's totally natural stuff like rosemary and clove. It smells delicious! And they are local to me to boot!<br /> <a href="http://www.bubbleandbee.com/servlet/the-54/organic-insect-repellant,-DEET/Detail" rel="nofollow">http://www.bubbleandbee.com/servlet/the-54/organic-insect-repellant,-DEET/Detail</a></p> <p>I should say that most people are resistant to using an insect repellant when I bring it over, but they always smell it and then want some :). Also it works really well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-insect-repellant-brands-for-baby#post-228494 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:14:37 +0000 yin 228494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also use California Baby insect repellent, and it seems to work pretty well. My LO has never had a mosquito bite using the spray, but I have been bitten on a few occasions. I have to make sure that every inch of skin is covered or else the mosquitoes will find the spot that I missed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-insect-repellant-brands-for-baby#post-228493 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:13:45 +0000 Mrs. Bee 228493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we use natrapel and it helps a lot. california baby attracts bees and not just because i am one! i read that in the reviews and sure enough when we were in our backyard wearing california baby, the bees wouldn't leave us alone.</p> <p>badger also makes a stick repellent that has very low ratings on the ewg site. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-insect-repellant-brands-for-baby#post-228488 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:11:12 +0000 mrs. bird 228488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i've used this one from all terrain on a toddler with SUPER sensitive skin and had no issues with it, but looking at reviews it looks like some people had a reaction (that can be said with almost everything!). i think different formulas of natural repellants would work better in some areas than others depending on the type of bugs there. we're inland in MA and it worked ok, still a few bites in the evening, but not nearly as bad as using nothing. it also has a 2 score on the skin deep database, so nothing scary =)</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/All-Terrain-DEET-Free-Natural-Repellent/dp/B004O9RBHI/ref=pd_sim_hpc_1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/All-Terrain-DEET-Free-Natural-Repellent/dp/B004O9RBHI/ref=pd_sim_hpc_1</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-insect-repellant-brands-for-baby#post-228479 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:57:55 +0000 T.H.O.U. 228479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any other suggestions? I got some Skin So Soft from Avon and it helps a little bit but not a ton. It still seems like almost once a day she gets a bite even if its just from the time it takes to put her in the car! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-insect-repellant-brands-for-baby#post-145467 Wed, 02 May 2012 22:24:58 +0000 ohapostrophe 145467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the California Baby stuff and it seems to work pretty well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-insect-repellant-brands-for-baby#post-145351 Wed, 02 May 2012 19:59:47 +0000 heffalump 145351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our doctor said no spray yet, so we use the candles instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-insect-repellant-brands-for-baby#post-145089 Wed, 02 May 2012 15:19:24 +0000 Minnie_Girl 145089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are usually at least a few plants bugs have a natural aversion to. For example, rosemary repels lice. Maybe there are some plants you could keep around to deter the skeeters? </p> <p>Also, is there any standing water near your house? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/natural-insect-repellant-brands-for-baby#post-145079 Wed, 02 May 2012 15:11:08 +0000 T.H.O.U. 145079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am looking for suggestions for bug spray/lotion for my little one. Mosquitoes are really bad around here and I attract them! I would love for something natural but also really need it to work. After being outside for like 5 minutes I have about 10 bites on my legs. They are bad here. </p>