Getting burns, bruises and bruises are common situations for little fidgets. A child can find the source of danger not only at home, but also on a walk. One of the most common reasons for crying is contact with certain plants, such as nettles. There are several ways to relieve the itching from such a burn.
How to relieve itching from nettles at home
If the child has shot himself with nettles in the yard of the house, then the itching can be relieved quite quickly. Every housewife has the necessary tools for this in the kitchen.
The most proven remedy in this case is a gruel made from equal proportions of baking soda and water. The solution should be used to treat the affected area and repeat the procedure after a while if the itching persists. You can substitute regular salt for baking soda.
A nettle burn is not only an unpleasant itch, but also a real stress for a child. Try to calm your baby down and take the necessary action as soon as possible.
If you have any kind of clay, this remedy can also be used to relieve itching from nettles. Put a piece of clay mass on the burn site and secure with a bandage or tape. Gradually, the discomfort will stop. You can even use cosmetic clay, which women use for masks and wraps.
Rubbing a small amount of apple cider vinegar can also help relieve the itching. Simply soak a cotton ball in the solution and lightly lubricate the burned area of your skin. After a few seconds, the child will feel much better.
If nothing is at hand
A child can be incited by nettles away from home. For example, if you are relaxing in nature or just walking in the park. It is very easy to relieve itching in such conditions. Take some dirt from the roots of the plant and slightly dampen it. With the resulting mixture, wipe the affected area and leave to dry completely. After the pain subsides, thoroughly rinse the soil off with plain water.
Water will not relieve the itching of nettles. Washing in this case is absolutely ineffective. In addition, water can only increase the discomfort.
Take a look around. Sorrel and plantain are considered good helpers for combating itching. The leaves of these plants must be thoroughly kneaded so that the juice is released, and then applied to the burn. You can lightly rub or apply pressure to the affected area if the itching is severe or there is profuse redness.
First aid kit
If you have a first aid kit on hand, it will be much easier for you to deal with itching from nettles. Itching can be removed with Menovazin ointment, boric acid solution and camphor mixture.
If your child has been hit with nettles, don't panic. The fact is that experts consider the juice of this plant not only not dangerous to health, but also useful. This does not mean at all that it is necessary to specially touch the nettle and get burns. However, if the baby gets acquainted with this plant, just help him cope with itching and provide moral support.
If a nettle burn is accompanied by severe redness of the skin and a lot of bubbles have appeared on its surface, then in addition to means to eliminate itching, it is better to take any drugs for allergies. If the redness does not go away within a few hours, it is best to see a doctor.
