How to Reduce Swelling and Itching if a Baby's Eye is Bitten by a Mosquito

When a baby's eye is bitten by a mosquito, to reduce swelling and itching, parents can take the following measures: 1. **Cold compress:** Gently apply a cold towel or ice pack to the bite area to help reduce swelling and itching. Be careful not to place it directly on the baby's eye to avoid discomfort. 2. **Clean and disinfect:** Gently wash the affected area with normal saline or clean water to maintain hygiene and reduce the risk of infection. 3. **Apply topical medication:** Under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist, choose an appropriate antiallergic or anti-itch cream suitable for infants, such as calamine lotion or a mild corticosteroid cream (e.g., desonide cream). Avoid getting the medication in the eye. 4. **Avoid scratching:** Teach the baby not to scratch the bite to prevent worsening symptoms or causing infection. 5. **Oral medication:** If symptoms are severe—for example, if redness and itching persist—antihistamine medications such as loratadine syrup may be used under a doctor's guidance for allergy relief. 6. **Prevent further bites:** Use mosquito repellents suitable for infants, such as baby-safe mosquito sprays or mosquito repellent bracelets, to reduce the chance of further mosquito bites.