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What To Do When A Baby Has Hives. Dabbing witch hazel on hives several times per day while hives are present can help to calm the inflammation and itching. She may recommend a short course of corticosteroids to help your baby feel better NICE 2017. Hives typically go away once the allergen is removed explains Kavadas but antihistamines can be used to alleviate symptoms She cautions against over-the-counter antihistamines that cause kids to become drowsy. Hives from infections last for days.
Use cool compresses. Washing the babys bedding in hot water every week to. Sleepiness is an indicator of a severe allergy so these antihistamines can mask a more serious issue. Widespread hives after a sting may be part of a serious allergic reaction. Most of the time hives will appear on your babys torso arms and legs but can break out anywhere on your infants body. Never hold them upright.
And if your baby isnt bothered by them treatment isnt needed.
Most of the time hives will appear on your babys torso arms and legs but can break out anywhere on your infants body. And if your baby isnt bothered by them treatment isnt needed. Treatment includes antihistamines and a shot of epinephrine if breathing is difficult. Change your childs clothes. Hives generally appear if your child has come into contact with an allergen an infection a bug bite or a bee sting. It occurs as a reaction to foods medication insect bites or latex.