What to do if your baby’s eyes are swollen from mosquito bites

Mosquito bites after the baby’s eyes are swollen, the affected children can be aloe vera topical application, cold compresses, alkaline rinsing and other ways to relieve eye discomfort. 1. Aloe vera external application: baby skin is relatively thin and tender, mosquito bites will appear mild inflammation, can be applied externally aloe vera gel to reduce the symptoms, and promote the subsidence of abscesses. 2. Cold compresses: localized cold compresses on the eyes can cause local vasoconstriction and reduce fluid extravasation within the capillaries, thus reducing the discomfort of eyelid edema and congestion. However, it should be noted that ice and other substances can not directly contact the baby’s eye skin to avoid frostbite. 3. Alkaline rinse: If the baby eyelid itching obvious, available soap and water and other alkaline substances on the baby eye skin to wipe, in order to reduce itching, swelling and other symptoms. After the bite, parents need to avoid the baby scratching the eyes, in order to prevent the eye capillary rupture, and aggravate the swelling symptoms. It is recommended that children with significant eyelid swelling after mosquito bites should seek prompt medical attention to assess their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions.