Many young parents have a problem in how to properly put the child mustard plasters. It seems that it can be difficult, but it's only until the matter goes to practice. In fact, there are a lot of nuances that are best to know if you have decided to treat a child with the help of mustard plasters. In this article I will try to answer the most exciting questions.
First, let's see if you can put mustard plasters on your child and at what age can they be used for children?
There are no age restrictions, you can bet and babies. If there is no allergy to mustard, a variety of skin rashes and body temperature does not exceed 37.5 ° C, then you can safely use them. After all, mustards only expand the blood vessels, improve blood circulation and metabolic processes. Mustard powder comes into contact with water and begins to irritate the skin. Due to this, the above actions occur.
How correctly to put mustard plasters?
After dipping a mustard into the hot water for a couple of seconds, attach it to the body with the "working" side. Cover the top with a towel and wrap the baby with a blanket. It is best to perform this procedure before going to bed. Since to fix the warming effect, it is necessary to be in the warmth under the blanket for at least an hour after completion.
Where should children put mustard plasters?
Mustards are applied to different parts of the body - depending on the disease.
- with headaches you can put mustard around your neck;
- mustard children in bronchitis put on the upper part of the breast, avoiding the area of the mammary glands and heart, and on the back - under and between the shoulder blades;
- with a dry cough - in front of the chest;
- with a cold, mustards are put on the heels of children, then wrapped with food film (you can use ordinary bags) and put on socks on top;
- to remove intestinal colic - on the stomach above or next to the navel;
- with renal colic - on the lower back.
How much should I keep mustard plasters for children?
Babies up to a year will last 2-3 minutes, and those who are older - from 5 to 15 minutes. The older the child, the longer. But you have to be there and control the process. Periodically turn the edge of the mustard and check the condition of the skin. If there is a strong reddening, then it is necessary to remove the mustard application.
After removing the mustard plasters, wipe the child with a wet towel, removing the remains of mustard from the skin. Lubricate the place of application with baby cream or sunflower oil. Wearing a dry pajamas, send the patient under the blanket.
These procedures are conducted every day. And, as a rule, 4-5 sessions are enough for a cold to pass.
Quality of mustard plasters
The plates must be dry and smell slightly of mustard. If powder is scattered from them, or they are damp - you can safely throw it away. They will not bring benefits. And be sure, even in the pharmacy, check the expiration date (it usually is from 8 to 11 months) and the integrity of the package.
Mustards for children under one year old
As you know, the skin of small children is very thin and delicate, so you do not need to burn it with mustard powder, you can put mustard seeds active side up. Or put under it a thin layer of cotton fabric. And the smallest ones can be completely wrapped in a diaper soaked with mustard infusion, pre-covering the groin area. Since soon there will be a burning sensation under the mustard plaster, the mother of the baby will have to try very hard to distract the child. Try to dance something - usually the children look at the movements of adults with pleasure. Prepare toys that can interest a child.
We make mustard plaster ourselves
It happens that from home to the pharmacy is far away, but the child can not be left. In this case, I suggest you make mustard plasters by yourself. Mix one part of the mustard with three parts of the flour. Dilute everything with warm water and mix until a mushy condition. Apply a thin layer on a piece of tissue paper or cloth, cover with gauze. All - yellow card is ready. Only when applying homestead mustard, be careful, since it can be stronger than the purchased one. In this case, just before the usual time, remove the mustard application and well lubricate the skin with cream.
That's all the tricks about how to put a child mustard plasters. You just have to figure out how to persuade your child to suffer.