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  1. Jul 28, 2008 #1
    Riyasmommy

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    Is it okay to use Aloe Vera for bug bites in babies? Riya has a couple mosquito bites that are red and bumpy but she doesn't scratch it though, but I was wondering if I can use fresh aloe vera juice (I have a little plant sitting right next to our dining table).

    Raj
     
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  2. Jul 29, 2008 #2
    SupriyaDinesh

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    Raj..No idea about aloe vera..But i would recommend Lacto calamine or any other calamine lotion..It does wonders..
     
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  3. Jul 29, 2008 #3
    mangaii

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    If it doesn't bother her then don't apply anything.Try coconut oil.
    I have no idea about applying aloe vera on babies
    Thanks
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    Raj - No idea abt aloe vera but like Supriya my vote is for calamine.

    V.
     
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  5. Jul 30, 2008 #5
    Neesha

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    Hi Raj

    We keep Aloe Vera Gel in baby's bag, at home, carry it when we go holidays, picnics etc. It works magic on bruises, insect bites, burns etc. However I have a tube from Golden (GNLD) Products - I'm not sure which plant is aloe vera - since we have a few different types of aloe here. If the gel is applied on a burn it does not blister, the itchiness stops when applied on a mosquito bite.

    So I'm sure it would do no harm.

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    Riyasmommy

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    Hey Neesha, that's what I thought. I am such a clumsy person that I get bruised and atleast burn my finger once or twice a week, so it help having a pot sitting right in the kitchen. :-D But I wasn't sure if I can use it on the baby.

    This is the kind we have.

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    Neesha

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    Hi Riya

    I think it's safe to use cos the commercial preparations claim to contain 97% or more pure aloe vera. Your plant definitely looks like aloe vera. Here we also have aloe ferox which is a hardier plant but the uses are the same.
    I googled a bit and copied some snippets for you.

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    Riyasmommy

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    Neesha, thanks for finding out the info. Definitely appreciate it.

    Hey, welcome to IL. I haven't seen you in this forum before. Are you new?

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    Neesha

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    Hi Raj

    Thanks! I'm not exactly new! I joined in September last year so it's gonna be a year soon. It's just that sometimes I'm so busy that I don't get a chance to post but it's an addiction to me and I sneak in whenever I can.

    I'm from South Africa as you've probably seen. I'm working fulltime and have a 6 yr old son (Dhivashan) and 20 month old daughter (Mayuri).

    I've seen pictures of gorgeous Riya!

    Keep in touch
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  10. Aug 1, 2008 #10
    meeta shah

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    Hey Raj,
    Any home made remedy suggestions for preventing mosquito bites?

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