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"I have two toddlers who are allergic to mosquito bites (they get huge, hard welts that take weeks to go away, and itch!) The allergist said...
Tiffany M. replied:
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Monna P. replied:
Just wrote about this! http://www.organicmamacafe.com/2013/05/natural-mosquito-bite-relief/ Relieving Mosquito Bite Pain Naturally www.organicmamacafe.com Natural Mosquito Bite Relief
Jason K. replied:
Apple vider vinegar may help http://m.wikihow.com/Stop-Mosquito-Bites-from-Itching How to Stop Mosquito Bites from Itching www.wikihow.com Those pesky mosquitoes; you've been bitten and tried everything to get those ann...oying bites to stop itching, but it has set in and is driving you crazy! Rest assured that there are numerous ways to treat the mosquito bite to cure the...See More
Brianna B. replied:
That's not good to give them benadryl every time they go outside,that would make them go to sleep. My My Merry Messy Life, has great recipes for mosquito repellent, and all kinds of other natural stuff to make ;-)
Danica K. replied:
Doterra lavender and melaleuca tea tree oil. Www.mydoterra.com/danicarralls Terrashield is a good insect repellent :) dōTERRA Essential Oils www.mydoterra.com
Tina S. replied:
Vitamin B is supposed to repel mozies if ingested before the bite and bathing in that "Avon skin so soft "as a prevention, might help
Evette C. replied:
I use Tea Tree oil dabbed on the bite or rubbed on exposed limbs before going outside as a preventitive.
Ali M. replied:
http://wellnessmama.com/2565/homemade-natural-bug-spray-recipes-that-work/ This is one of many, many natural repellent recipes. Homemade Herbal Bug Spray Recipes That Work! wellnessmama.com These homemade bug spray recipes use herbs and natural ingredients like witch hazel or apple cider vinegar to make simple and effective bug sprays.
Betsey T. replied:
http://www.amazon.com/Nelsons-Sting-Gel-1-oz/dp/B006R0569W My son used to get really bad reactions as well, he has grown out of most of it by now. I only gave him benadryl once or twice. I found this helps if I use it right away, as does a bath when ...See More