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Young children often face common health issues, and first-time mothers may feel bewildered about how to handle them. Refer to these useful tips right away, moms!
1. Dealing with Insect Bites
- Apply lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, or diluted saltwater directly to the wound to immediately reduce itching.
- Mix 1 drop of tea tree oil with 1 drop of olive oil to apply to insect bites to prevent swelling.
- Use toothpaste (peppermint toothpaste is best) for its cooling effect. Applying it to the wound (from insect bites or stings) can help reduce itching.
- Moms also use aloe vera gel on their baby's wounds or when their baby's skin is sunburned.
2. Soothing Itchiness
Itching can be caused by insect bites or allergies, making children uncomfortable. Here are some ways to reduce itching for your child, moms.
- Apply a little oatmeal powder on a thin cloth and tie it into a ball to apply to the itchy area for the baby.
- Use warm water to bathe your baby and use Cetaphil Skin Cleanser to apply to the itchy area. If the skin is dry, you can use Lacticare solution.
- Avoid exposing your baby to high-alkaline soaps and industrial chemicals. Avoid allergenic foods such as seafood, eggs, etc.
- Boil 2-3 bitter melons to bathe your baby daily, and the itchy rashes will gradually disappear.
- Alternatively, use 300g of fresh sandalwood to boil with water for bathing. Or you can use 100g of fresh sandalwood crushed with a little salt, add 100ml of boiling water to cool, then squeeze out the water for the baby to drink while applying the residue to the swollen area.
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3. When your baby has diaper rash
Diaper rash is a common condition in young children. However, it is easily treated and prevented. Mothers just need to note the following:
- Choose the appropriate diaper size for your baby. Change your baby's diaper every 2-3 hours or more if needed. After cleaning the buttocks, let your baby's bottom dry completely before putting on a diaper. If your baby shows signs of diaper rash, use diaper cream to soothe the rash.
- Or mothers can use a traditional method, which is to use green tea water to wash the area of the baby's rash, the rash will heal faster. Also, remember to dress your baby in loose, cool clothes.
4. When your baby has stomach ache
When babies are too young to speak, they can only cry when they have a stomach ache. Sometimes they cry incessantly for hours, which can frustrate and anger many parents. If you notice your baby crying while holding their stomach, they may be experiencing abdominal pain. You can massage their stomach to make them feel more comfortable. Also, avoid foods that are likely to cause allergies, such as coffee, eggs, onions, garlic, strawberries, etc. (if the baby is breastfeeding)
5. When your baby has trouble sleeping
- Give your baby warm milk to help them sleep.
- Add a few drops of lavender essential oil to your baby's bath before bedtime.
Many cases of children having trouble sleeping are due to calcium deficiency. If you notice other signs such as restless sleep, crying at night, or excessive sweating, it's best to take your baby for an early examination to accurately diagnose the cause and seek treatment.
According to Mommy Beetle / Young Intellects
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