What should I do if my baby is bitten by a spider?

Little babies are very curious. Sometimes they are fearless and will be very curious when seeing some poisonous things. They will want to touch them with their hands, and end up putting themselves in danger. For example, when playing outdoors and seeing some spiders, if the baby touches them with his hands, he is likely to be bitten by the spider. At this time, parents must be vigilant. So, what should you do if your baby is bitten by a spider?

What to do if you are bitten by a common spider

1. Treatment method:

(1) Wash the bitten area with cool, soapy water. This will clean the wound and prevent infection.

(2) Apply cold compress, such as ice pack.

(3) Raise the affected limb.

(4) Use aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) to relieve minor symptoms such as pain. Children or adolescents who are recovering from chickenpox or have flu-like symptoms should not take aspirin.

(5) Observe for 24 hours after the bite to ensure that symptoms do not worsen.

(6) If symptoms do not improve within 36 hours, call a poison control center or seek medical attention.

2. Special reminder: If you experience dangerous symptoms such as nausea, tissue damage or muscle spasms, please call the emergency department immediately!

What to do if you are bitten by a weakly venomous spider

1. Treatment method:

(1) Wash the bitten area with soap and rinse with clean water immediately.

(2) Then apply a cool towel or cloth to the wound.

(3) Adults who are bitten can use aspirin or acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms of the bite. If the symptoms are severe, they need to go to the hospital for treatment.

(4) If the bite victim is a child, he or she should be taken to hospital immediately after cleaning.

(5) Wait for the doctor’s diagnosis and then follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment. 2. Special reminder: Never give aspirin to children.