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06.03.08, 18:53 PM General Topics
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dd is crying and can't sleep b/c of terrible mosquito bites on her wrists and legs. any home remedies we can try? (too late to find open pharmacy in our neighborhood at this hour) [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 06:53 PM Flag
 

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i think if you take toothpaste and mix with a little water and dab them on it'll take the sting out. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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thanks. i'll try this. (would try anything at this point. poor kid is completely miserable) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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witch hazel, oatmeal (google) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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thanks. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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you are welocme...witch hazel was my mom's solution for bites. Maybe an outmeal bath (whic is why I said google....it has anti-itch properties..or maybe a poultice. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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Ice it, they go away in 45 min. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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Seriously? There must be a 24hour CVS or Duane Reade. Even Korean delis sell calamine lotion [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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no stores open within walking distance. (remote part of bklyn) will try some of the home remedies. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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try baking soda with water or toothpaste [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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soak a washcloth in very hot water and hold it on the bites. Do it several times. It works! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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from op: thanks for all the replies. will try these remedies if she wakes up again. (finally asleep...) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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