How to Use Standard Baking Soda in First Aid

Everybody knows that you can change that stinky refrigerator to a sweet smelling one by putting a box of baking soda in it. Few know that it also has medical uses. Have some baking soda in that first aid kit and ready to use.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Bath
• Drinking glass

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Instructions

• 1

  Dissolve 1/2 cup of baking soda in tepid water to create a bath that will cool your baby's prickly heat. It's not just for baby either. Anyone can benefit from a soaking if heat has created a rash.

• 2

  Stop the sting from insect bites by applying a paste of Arm & Hammer and water on the affected area. You'll reduce the swelling, itching and stinging from insect bites.

• 3

  Ease the pain of sunburn and windburn by dissolving 1/2 cup of baking soda in a lukewarm bath. Soak for 15 minutes or more to soothe your skin.

• 4

  Mix 1/2 tsp. of baking soda with a glass of warm water, swish, spit and rinse to cool a burning mouth. Your mouth will thank you.

• 5

  Relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach and upset stomach. Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to 1/2 glass of water and drink every 2 hours, making sure it's fully dissolved in the water before you drink.