Tred dot which itch on the little one's skin after he wake up? Kmaybe he was bitten by bed bugs. Come on, find out how to solve bed bug bites in children, Bun.
Bed bugs are small insects that are usually active sucking blood at 02.00-05.00 in the morning. In addition to the mattress and around the bed, bed bugs also usually hide in the crevices of chairs, sofas, curtains, or carpets.
Signs of Mattress Fleas in the House
Bed bug bites are usually characterized by the appearance of small red, itchy spots on the skin of the face, neck, arms, or hands. If you pay attention, the red spots due to bed bug bites usually form a straight line.
In addition to bites, the presence of bed bugs can generally also be recognized by the appearance of small blood spots, dirt, or peeling flea skin on the sheets or mattresses used for sleeping. In addition, there can also be a pungent or musty odor on the mattress due to the smell of insect odor glands.
How to Overcome Bed Bug Bites
If your little one is bitten by bed bugs, there are several ways you can treat or relieve the itching, namely:
- Clean the bite spots with warm water and soap.
- Compress the affected area with a towel that has been dipped in ice or cold water.
- Apply an anti-itch cream, such as calamine, hydrocortisone, or antihistamines.
- Don't forget to remind your little one not to scratch bed bug bites, so they don't
Come on, get rid of bed bugs
After the bed bug bites on your little one have been successfully treated, you can start getting rid of bed bugs in the following ways:
- Wash all clothes and blankets in warm water, then dry in a hot temperature for about 30-60 minutes.
- Brush the mattress using a stiff brush to remove bed bugs and their eggs.
- Clean the bed with a vacuum cleaner to remove bed bugs that may be hiding in between.
- If possible, wrap and store the mattress for at least a year to prevent bed bugs from spreading to other places. This is also to make sure all bed bugs are completely dead.
- Call a pest or insect exterminator.
Bed bug bites usually go away on their own and go away after 1-2 weeks. However, if your little one has a fever, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, dizziness, or a swollen face after being bitten by bed bugs, take him to the pediatrician immediately, Bun.