You can also use a calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream on a bee sting to relieve itching and apply an ice pack (wrapped in a cloth) for 15 minutes to minimize swelling and relieve pain. If your child is taking other medications, talk to their provider about potential contraindications. Just make sure that the allergy medication is intended for children and follow the appropriate dosage. If your child is at least 6 months old, their pediatrician may also recommend an antihistamine to help with the redness, swelling, and itching. Check in with your child's doctor if you're unsure of the correct dosage. You can give your child a pain reliever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help make them feel more comfortable. Once you've removed the stinger, wash the area with soap and water. Symptoms from the venom should start to go away to get better within 2 or 3 days, whereas infections, although rare, typically start to show signs roughly 48 hours after being stung. If you notice that the redness and swelling gets worse or larger more than 48 hours after the sting, contact your child's healthcare provider. Generally, the pain should last for only one to two hours, but swelling can last for up to 48 hours and the redness usually subsides after three days. In addition to a red bump, bee sting symptoms include itchiness and pain, and the area might also have some swelling. You can scrape it off with your fingernail or something like a credit card, but avoid squeezing it with your fingers or using tweezers because it could release more venom. The stinger is what injects venom into the skin, causing the red bump, so make sure to remove it right away. Bee stings look like a red bump and have a little back dot in the center, which is the stinger.

Bee sting on face