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Outside, spiders usually hide under stones, leaves or trunks. When a spider bites, it does not do so because it attacks but rather as a defense because it feels threatened or fears being crushed at some point. How to prevent them from biting our son? How to avoid spider bites in children 1. Use mosq

Outside, spiders usually hide under stones, leaves or trunks.

When a spider bites, it does not do so because it attacks but rather as a defense because it feels threatened or fears being crushed at some point. How to prevent them from biting our son? How to avoid spider bites in children

1. Use mosquito nets on windows

to prevent spiders from entering our home. 2. Ventilate properly

our houses avoiding the darkness so appreciated by spiders. 3. Periodically clean all the rooms

of our house, emphasizing corners, ceilings and areas of little traffic, and any nooks and crannies under the beds, behind paintings and curtains, as well as objects with little movement like ornaments , or books from the shelves. Conv 4. It is advisable to shake the sheets before putting the children to bed, and also the clothes before dressing our children, especially if it is piled up. It is also convenient to check the inside of the shoes before putting them on.

5. Some experts recommend

avoid sticking furniture and beds to the wall to prevent spiders from sheltering in these places. How to treat a spider bite in children As soon as

we detect that a spider has bitten our child

it is best to: - Wash the affected area with soap and water and apply ice or a cold towel the affected area. - It would be a great help to be able to capture the spider that has produced the bite to see what species it is.

- We should apply some pain reliever.

- If the area shows signs of infection due to redness, is swollen or in the case that the child has a sensation of heat in the area, we should see the doctor.

Cristina González Hernando

. Editor of Guiainfantil.com