remedy for itchy insect bites

[misty1901]

Hi I've just got my After Bite out of the medicine cabinet and it says do not use after 10.2011. Oops! Just wondering if anyone knows if there is anything I can put on very itchy bites from the storecupboard or fridge that might be soothing. Thanks!

[HappyLashes]

Hi, make up a paste with bicarbonate of soda and a drop of water and spread it on. That usually takes away the itch - i used bicarbonate in the bath when the DCs had chicken pox.

DD does react to insect bites a lot so i usually have antihistamines in the cupboard now but the method above is good at soothing the itch.

[misty1901]

Thanks for this HappyLashes :)