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Is it bicarb. you put in baths for itchiness/rashes?

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marthamoo · 18/05/2007 17:27

And if it is, how much?

TIA.

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BreeVanDerCamp · 18/05/2007 17:27

It is yes, but I have no idea. Sorry.

VerySensibleKbear · 18/05/2007 17:28

yes and not sure, I would say half a bath to a couple of tablespoons, maybe. More shouldn't do any harm though should it?

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Aimsmum · 18/05/2007 17:29

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BreeVanDerCamp · 18/05/2007 17:29

Warm baths

Most children (and adults too!) feel a bit better after a bath. Add a handful of bicarbonate of soda (this can particularly help itching but don't add too much as this could make things worse).

Make sure the bath isn't too hot as this will only aggravate the itching. Feeling too hot makes most itchy rashes worse, so make sure your child isn't overdressed and air can circulate over their skin to keep it cool. She'll be more comfortable lightly dressed in a warm environment than the other way round.

marthamoo · 18/05/2007 17:32

Thanks guys

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BreeVanDerCamp · 18/05/2007 17:33

I got that by Googling...............you lazy Moo.

marthamoo · 18/05/2007 17:34

I'd rather ask wise and wonderful Mumsnetters than go out into the big, bad world of google - you don't know who's lurking out there...

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BreeVanDerCamp · 18/05/2007 17:35

Boo...........

VerySensibleKbear · 18/05/2007 17:38

ooh er Mrs, don't trust Google, mums know best

summer111 · 18/05/2007 21:00

For chickenpox itchiness, Half a tub in the bath works well!

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