mo2 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 On my toddler. She's at grandma's, so I haven't actually seen it yet. Is there anything specific we should do for it other than a cold pack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipper Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Ouch, that would bother me since it's so close to the eye. I would give my daughter benadryl and if the eye was swelling would consider a phone call to my eye doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Ouch, that would bother me since it's so close to the eye. I would give my daughter benadryl and if the eye was swelling would consider a phone call to my eye doctor. Yes, like I said, I haven't seen it yet but told grandma to let me know if it swells much. I don't keep Benadryl on hand, but maybe I should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansamy Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Medicine cabinet staples around here include benadryl, motrin, tylenol & an expectorant. I'd call if her eye is swollen/draining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 My brother got stung very close to the eye at 7 or 8 years old. It swelled a lot, despite putting ice on it (initially cold soda cans--we were on a long bike ride with a family group). It was so swollen and ugly looking that school wanted a doctor's note the Monday after the event. The doctor gave a note saying school was ok. Doctor did not provide any treatment. This was over 40 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Thanks all. It actually doesn't look too bad now, just a small red welt. Must have just been a small sweat bee or something---definitely not a bumblebee or a wasp. We just kept a cold compress on it for awhile, and the swelling went down. I'll keep an eye on it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagel270 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 A baking soda and water paste helps the pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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