How To Treat Hives Baby. Hives can be itchy and repeated itching might exacerbate the condition. For a mild or moderate case of hives the most common treatment is a non-sedating does not cause drowsiness antihistamine. Hives from food is usually treated in six hours. The most effective drugs to treat hives are antihistamines.
Trim the babys nails. Some children are allergic to the sun a condition known as solar urticaria. Keep the babys nails short as that will reduce the intensity of itching. Such children display symptoms like burning itching and rash within a few minutes of being exposed to the sun. How should I treat my babys hives. If the hives are on one part of your childs body they may have been triggered by something that got on their skin.
Hives often clear up on their own within a few days.
You can treat the hives with calamine lotion as necessary. They also may not be suitable for young children. In such a case medical intervention is warranted. They relieve the acute form of the disease reduce itching or even eliminate the rash. Tell the pharmacist if you have a long-term condition you might not be able to take antihistamines. A pharmacist can give you advice about antihistamine tablets to help a hives rash.