But for other kids, it can potentially be dangerous and cause a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) If your child is stung by a bee, it’s important to act quickly Here's everything you need to know about how to treat a bee sting on a child.
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Bee stings usually cause minor pain and discomfort in kids, but they can trigger serious allergic reactions
Here’s more on bee stings in kids and how to treat them.
If they get stung, you need to use their epipen immediately Follow these treatment steps if your little one gets stung Promptly remove the stinger if it’s sticking out of their skin More toxin gets released the longer it stays in, which can worsen symptoms
Wash the area to reduce the risk of infection Apply ice, which can help minimize pain and swelling. For some kids, a sting feels itchy Most often, a sting is painful but harmless
If the stinger is left behind, gently scrape it away with a flat surface, such as a credit card
(don’t remove it with tweezers, as this may deposit more venom.) Only honey bees leave a stinger The stinger looks like a tiny black dot in the sting Use a fingernail or credit card edge to scrape it off
If the stinger is below the skin surface, leave it alone It will come out with normal skin shedding. Learn how to recognize, treat, and prevent severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) from bee and wasp stings in kids Safety tips for parents, symptoms, and what to do in an emergency.
Wash the sting with soap and water
If your child gets stung by a bee, try to keep a cool head and act fast In most cases, the pain will subside in a few hours Apply ice (15 minutes on, 15 minutes off) to reduce swelling
