Stings
It's almost inevitable that your child will be stung by a bee or wasp at some stage, and that he'll be very upset when it happens.
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A sting is rarely serious, but if it causes an allergic reaction, or if your child is stung by a number of insects, get help immediately.
What to do
If your child has been stung do not try to squeeze the sting as this may spread the irritating chemical in the sting into deeper parts of the skin. Instead, scrape it off with your thumbnail or the side of a credit card. Don't use proprietary preparations that contain antihistamines; they may cause an allergy of the skin.
If your child is stung in his mouth dial 999 or 112 for an ambulance. Cool his mouth with sips of water while you wait.
New Babycare
Copyright © 2009 Dorling Kindersley
Text copyright © 2009 Miriam Stoppard
Posted 03.11.2010
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