Bug bites.

rara855

Jackson is really sensitive to bug bites. He gets red, swollen, super itchy spots that last like a week. Any suggestions as to something I can do for them? I use benadryl cream and bug spray before hand and he still suffers with them. 

MLvK

Evie has the same problem.  Last year I had to put rubbing alcohol on them and cover them with giant bandages.  She looked like a burn victim. 

This year Calamine lotion & bandaids seems to be working.   

slwprincess

I am super attractive to mosquitos and both of my kids have inherited this sweet gene :-(  This is the BEST stuff I've ever ever found and it is getting harder and harder to find in stores so you may have to order it.  It's the Band-Aid Anti Itch Gel- formerly known as Rhuli gel.  Seriously good stuff.  One application usually clears it up.  I am about to order some more b/c we all gotten eaten alive at the lake this weekend and I'm almost out.

Janimal

Dh NEVER gets a bite.  But bugs love me and unfortunately DD also.  We have our yard treated every month and that helps.  Also use bug spray.  I try to rub them with alcohol as quickly as possible and sometimes cover DD's with bandaids to keep her from scratching herself too badly.  I have been making her really light seersucker pants to wear instead of shorts.  I want her to be cool in the Summer but with shorts on that's just more skin to be exposed to the biters.

Thanks for the info on the itch gel - I'm gonna have to get some of that!

K&P414

slwprincess:

I am super attractive to mosquitos and both of my kids have inherited this sweet gene :-(  This is the BEST stuff I've ever ever found and it is getting harder and harder to find in stores so you may have to order it.  It's the Band-Aid Anti Itch Gel- formerly known as Rhuli gel.  Seriously good stuff.  One application usually clears it up.  I am about to order some more b/c we all gotten eaten alive at the lake this weekend and I'm almost out.

I agree!  I don't know if they have completely sold out to Band Aid or what but a few years ago I was looking for some and the pharmacist has some behind the counter.

MrsKLB

We have the same problem with DS.  I got some of the Band Aid itch gel last year when slw recommended it... I think it helps but it wasn't the miracle worker I had hoped for.  We just try to spray him down and I will put long pants on him if I know we're going to be out in the yard at night, since they are bad at our house.  Oh, and we use benadryl cream, too.

AshleyNLove

we basically don't go outside in the summer. my kids are eaten alive from being out just a little bit the other day. i use cortizone to help with the swelling and redness and itch for the ones that are really bad.  i use all nautral cirtonella spray on them when we are outside. and i use oregano oil mix with water on myself- not the best smelling stuff but it works!!

Louise06

slwprincess:

I am super attractive to mosquitos and both of my kids have inherited this sweet gene :-(  This is the BEST stuff I've ever ever found and it is getting harder and harder to find in stores so you may have to order it.  It's the Band-Aid Anti Itch Gel- formerly known as Rhuli gel.  Seriously good stuff.  One application usually clears it up.  I am about to order some more b/c we all gotten eaten alive at the lake this weekend and I'm almost out.

I believe it is now marketed under the Benadryl brand. It has the exact same ingredients and is easy to find at many drug stores. HTH!