what can we do for a bad sunburn on a kid?!


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use aloe vera. if the burn feels hot for them it will feel more soothing if you refrigerate it first. you can use the plant(a torn leaf)or any aloe vera product from the store, as well. the aloe vera will cause the sunburn to change into a tan and the burn will go away.

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solarcaine - it numbs it and takes the heat out of it
A good home rememdy is vinigar in a very hot bath, as hot as they can handle. My mom used to used that all the time. It will sting very badly in the beginning but after a few mins it will start to ease and will soothe their skin. After that use loads of aftersun. When my sister was young she was burnt so badly that she started to get very bad blisters if this happens take them to the doctor, he will prescribe something for it. Repeat the bath thing and aftersun for as long as you need to you will find the rednesss should go down in a day or two. Good luck
Yes solarcaine is GREAT!. Also I do remember before we had those neat products, my Mom also would take vinegar on a ball of cotton and paint my back. I remember it did the job but I sure smelled weird. One of my Daughters liked to use Bactine in the spray bottle. Very cooling.
John
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62 years of experiences.
either apricot oil, or aloe very. works a treat!

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