Non-stinging bug bite remedy?

[AJP]

Do you have any tried and true ones? My DDs claim whatever I used in the past stung. One has a few bites and is begging for something to take away the itch. Is pink calamine lotion (the only thing I DON'T have)the only thing that doesn't sting?

[kristenk]

DD has been happy with Benadryl cream. She tried After Bite yesterday and that started hurting immediately.

[hellokitty]

I've recently started using pure lavender essential oil (specifically doterra brand) and it has worked really well with any skin related issues, bugs, boo boos, rash, sunburn, etc.. Love it and you can use it neat (non-diluted). I carry my favorite essential oils in on a keychain and find it extremely handy to use as needed. The lavender one has been used the most! It doesn't sting, it's healing properties are wonderful, it's not a chemical and it smells so nice. My kids ask for it if they get any skin bites/rashes/booboos.

[hillview]

DD has been happy with Benadryl cream.
DSs too

[almostmom]

I'm not sure it's what one is supposed to use, but I use Cortaid on really itchy bites.

[infomama]

Baking soda and water paste

[BunnyBee]

Arnica gel

[anamika]

Orajel is supposed to help with mosquito bites - Just pinned this don't know if it works.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/surprising-things-that-really-work-according-to-pinterest?sub=2111443_1024639

[katerinasmom]

My kids complain all the time that anything sprayable to relive bug bites stings.

So we use ice. It's not always a practical and lasting solution though. But it does relieve the itching. I have found that direct application is better albeit messier.

We also use Calamine Clear or whatever the equivalent drug store brand is. The kids approve of that one as well.

[7pages]

I just saw this and have the activated charcoal on my shopping list. I'd like to try it! Has anyone else tried this and did it work?

http://frecklestotoes.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-new-calamine-lotion-salve-for-bug.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FrecklesToToes+%28Freckles+to +Toes%29

[pastrygirl]

Taking Zyrtec (or generic) is what works the best for us. The itch is gone in minutes and doesn't return. But my son and I get enormous welts from bug bites, so we have to do more than topical relief.

[brittone2]

I bought dermaplast after DS1 was born and never really needed it postpartum. I did figure out it works well to take the edge off of bug bites. IIRC the website says it is okay for 2 yo and above.

I keep it on hand now for those bites that irritate the kids enough they are having trouble falling asleep, etc.

[AJP]

Thanks for the suggestions. I will look into them...and who knew about the activated charcoal?! So many uses...I'll be trying this for sure!