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Oatmeal has been used for centuries to soothe and as a home remedy for itchy skin, rashes, insect stings, kaleidoscope poison and shingles. Oatmeal not only has moisturizing properties, but also acts as an emollient and improves dry skin.Parents will be glad to know that oats can also help soothe chickenpox. A home oat bath can relieve your baby's itchiness and relieve discomfort during the illness.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Bathing with Oatmeal Bag

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   Buy oats. Belonging to the "superfood" category, oatmeal is not only edible but also has a number of healing effects: moisturizing, relieving itching, acting as an emollient and antioxidant properties chemical and anti-inflammatory. It also has sun protection and anti-inflammatory properties for a number of skin conditions. You can buy oatmeal at any grocery store or supermarket. Whole oatmeal - not instant - works better for bathing. You should also avoid flavored ones.

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   Make an oat bag. Place the rolled oats in a plastic sock or thin cloth. The amount of oats that can be used for a child is about 1/3 cup (80 ml). Then tie it up so that the oats don't fall off. The use of lychee is to keep the oats inside, but still absorb the water.

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   Fill the tub with water. Make sure the water level and temperature are right for children. Not too hot, but warm enough to be pleasant to the touch and to increase the oat's healing effect. Warm to lukewarm water is best.

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   Put the bag of oatmeal in the bath. Soak the bag of oats in water for a few minutes. The oatmeal will release a milky liquid to help soothe itchiness.

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   Put your child in the tub. Once the oats have dissolved in the water, put the baby in the tub. Be careful because the oatmeal will make the tub slippery than usual.

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   Gently bathe your baby. Let your child soak in the bath for 15-20 minutes. Lift up the bag of oats and let the liquid like milk run down the baby's skin.

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   Pat dry. Use a towel to dry your child's skin, without rubbing it to avoid damaging the child's itchy skin. advertisement

Method 2 of 2: Bathing with Oatmeal

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   Buy oatmeal. Oatmeal is a special form of oatmeal. Oatmeal is not as edible as regular oats but is ground into a fine powder and is used in products such as shampoos, shaving creams and moisturizers. It has a high starch content, which has moisturizing effects in addition to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This also means that the oatmeal acts as a calming and protective agent. You can find oatmeal glue at most natural food stores.

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   DIY oatmeal glue. Another option is to make your own oatmeal using a multi-function blender. Buy regular oats, not instant oats. Use a multipurpose blender or another blender until the oats are smooth, removing any large pieces. You can pre-grind as much as you like, a small amount or even a large box.

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   Prepare a bath. You need about 1/3 cup (80 ml) of oatmeal for each bath. Fill the bath with warm to warm water. Next, when the bath is full, pour the oatmeal into the running water. This will help the oatmeal dissolve evenly into a colloidal solution, which also means that the powder is suspended in the water, not settling on the bottom of the tub. Stir to dissolve the amount of lumpy dough, making sure the dough dissolves evenly.

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   Put your baby in the tub. Just like in a bath with an oatmeal bag, you put your baby in the water when the oats begin to work their magic. Again, be careful because the oatmeal makes the tub slippery.

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   Bathe your baby. Let the child soak for about 15-20 minutes in the oatmeal glue. Instead of using a bag or sponge, you should scoop up the water with your hands and run it on your child's skin.

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   Pat dry. Pat your baby dry with a clean towel and avoid rubbing his child's skin, and you're done. You can bathe your baby once or twice a day while the itch persists, or you can bathe more times with the advice of your doctor. advertisement

Warning

• Throw away the oatmeal sock after you use it.
• Rework another bag of oatmeal each time you shower.
• Never leave a child unattended.