How to Treat a Mosquito Bite

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Mosquito bites are very common and very annoying. Relieve the itching and swelling with some common household products.

Step 1: Apply ice
Apply an ice cube to the bite to help relieve the itch.

Tip
Apply to the bite as soon as possible.

Step 2: Mix a solution
Mix a pasty solution of baking soda and water and apply to the affected area.

Step 3: Rub on apple cider vinegar
Dampen a cotton ball with apple cider vinegar and rub it onto the mosquito bite to help relieve the itching.

Step 4: Apply toothpaste
Apply flavored toothpaste to the mosquito bite to quickly eliminate the itching sensation.

Step 5: Apply aloe
Rub aloe onto the affected area to help stop the itch and to help heal the area.

Step 6: Add salt
Rub a saltwater solution directly onto the mosquito bite.

Step 7: Apply calamine lotion
Apply calamine lotion to a baby's mosquito bite to help relieve the itch and swelling.

Tip
Keep calamine lotion away from eyes.

Step 8: Rub soap
Rub a dry bar of soap over the mosquito bite. At least one of these solutions should stop your itching in no time!

Did You Know?
A mosquito can detect a moving target as far as 18 feet away.