If eczema is a skin problem that parents cannot predict in advance and have to accept, then parents can still do something to prevent their babies from being bitten by mosquitoes. Once a netizen exclaimed on Weibo: “Mosquito-repellent toilet water contains pesticide DEET, which is the pesticide approval number. I spray toilet water every day, which is pesticide spraying on my body!” ] At that time, netizens rushed to forward it, causing public panic. Especially parents with babies are even more panicked: can this pesticide-containing mosquito repellent be used by babies? Is it safe? In order to solve many questions in parents’ hearts, this section I will talk about mosquito repellent products suitable for babies and nursing problems after mosquito bites.
Mosquito repellent toilet water contains pesticides, but it is safe to apply it correctly.
DEET contained in mosquito repellent toilet water, Developed by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1946, It was registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1957 and began civilian use. It has been used to repel mosquitoes for nearly 60 years. It is the most widely studied and used mosquito repellent ingredient. So far, it is still the [reference standard] for other products in terms of safety and effectiveness. It can be seen that It has been a pesticide since the moment it was developed. In China, Mosquito repellent liquid is under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture, so there will be a pesticide approval number. In the United States, mosquito repellent liquid is under the supervision of the Environmental Protection Bureau, so it must be registered with the Environmental Protection Bureau first. The American Association of Pediatricians believes that babies over two months old can use products with DEET content below 30%, so long as they apply it correctly according to the instructions, it is safe.
In the United States, in addition to DEET, the components of mosquito repellent liquid recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also include Picaridin, Eucalyptus oil, IR3535 & reg and Permethrin, an insecticide used in clothing, etc. These are also the main components of mosquito repellent products on the Chinese market.
Buying mosquito repellent products is recommended to go to regular shopping malls, pharmacies or pharmacies. Buy products produced by regular manufacturers, the product packaging should contain the following important information: approval number, production batch number, validity period, effective ingredients, how to use correctly, contraindications when using, etc. It is best to have manufacturers’ free consultation telephone, and problems can be consulted during the use process. It is not recommended that net panning mosquito repellent products, net panning products are difficult to ensure quality.
Mosquito repellent liquid should only be used on exposed skin and clothing, Do not touch the wound, Do not touch your eyes and mouth, Also use less in the ear. Don’t let the baby smear it on his own. It should be sprayed on the hands of adults and then applied to the baby, but it should not be applied to the baby’s hands (to prevent the entrance). If the baby’s skin is allergic, it should be stopped immediately. Mosquito repellent is only used outdoors. After returning indoors from outdoors, the mosquito repellent should be washed off the body and clothes with soapy water immediately.
It is better to install screen windows and hang mosquito nets to repel mosquitoes.
Any drug has the possibility of causing allergy. Although it is said that many mosquito repellent instructions indicate that children can use it, it does not mean that it can completely ensure that the baby is not allergic. Therefore, the baby with sensitive constitution should be cautious in taking drugs and stop using it immediately once allergic.
Folk love to use vitamin B1 tablets to crush dissolved water spraying skin to repel mosquitoes, but related large-scale studies have not been carried out, and limited studies have shown that it has no effect. However, since vitamin B1 is a water-soluble vitamin, spraying on skin will not be absorbed by the body and will not cause what damage, so it is no harm to try it.
Many mothers are afraid that mosquito repellent will hurt their babies, So use mosquito repellent stickers or mosquito repellent bracelets for your baby. In fact, mosquito repellent stickers and mosquito repellent bracelets have no very good effect on mosquito repellent. Moreover, We usually recommend physical mosquito prevention for babies under 3 months old. Screen windows and screen doors can be installed in the living room where the baby moves. Use mosquito nets for your baby at night, prepare an electric mosquito swatter to eliminate sporadic mosquitoes in the room at any time, and use air conditioner or fan to control the room temperature below 26 ℃ as much as possible to prevent your baby from sweating too much. Sweat is the easiest way to attract mosquitoes.
Nursing Methods after Mosquito Bite
After being bitten by mosquitoes, infectious diseases may be transmitted and fever may occur. If there is no transmitted disease, fever will not generally occur.
After being bitten by mosquitoes, the body releases histamine inflammatory substances, Causing swelling of the bite site, This is normal. After mosquito bites, the affected part can be cleaned with alkaline soap immediately to prevent the bag from being lifted. If the package has already been lifted, Can use the method of continuous cooling compress to reduce swelling and relieve itching, such as taking towel wrapped ice cubes and applying them to the bitten part, or putting wet towels into the refrigerator after freezing and applying them to the bitten part, which can be carried out once every 2-3 hours. In addition, you can also choose to use calamine lotion to relieve itching. To avoid the baby scratching swelling, otherwise it may scratch and then infect.
If it is an allergic constitution baby, the symptoms after mosquito bites are more serious, you can take a dose of antihistamine antiallergic drugs within 2-3 hours before outdoor activities, such as loratadine syrup, to effectively prevent skin swelling after mosquito bites. Take antihistamines as soon as possible after being bitten, and can also diminish inflammation and relieve itching.
If the baby’s skin has been scratched or crushed, You can’t smear the ointment, Otherwise, it will bring other injuries to the baby. For example, the [Little Bee] Lithospermum Cream we mentioned earlier has hepatotoxicity, If it is applied to broken skin for a long time, it will damage the liver. There is also [Double Flying Man] potion, which is mainly composed of 80% alcohol, 1.32% peppermint oil and 18.68% distilled water. If the baby’s skin is already broken, it is not recommended to apply products with such high alcohol content. The baby will irritate the skin, feel severe pain and is not conducive to skin healing at the broken place.
This article is taken from the book “Ji Lianmei Talk: Chinese Should Use Drugs This Way”, which is reprinted by the author’s authorized clove garden.