Quick tips for helping with symptoms

1. Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water - 1/2 to 1 cup to the full bath water
2. Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath
3. Many find Calamine lotion too drying, so try Calamine cream
4. Older children can be given a paintbrush so they can paint their own spots with Calamine
5. If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45
6. Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night
7. Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free)
8. ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward)
9. Frequent warm baths
10. Babies can be given mitts to stop scratching
11. Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration
12. Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem
13. Keep the childs finger nails as spotlessly clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching
14. Add 2 cups of ground oatmeal to the bath water