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Bee Sting Baking Soda Paste

3 min easy for all (child)
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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • A few drops of water
  • 1 drop lavender essential oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1First, remove the stinger by scraping sideways with a card — do not squeeze.
  2. 2Mix baking soda with just enough water to form a thick paste.
  3. 3Dab the paste over the sting and let it dry for 15–20 minutes.
  4. 4Rinse and reapply as needed to ease swelling and itch.

Safety

Educational only. Not medical advice. Patch test and consult a professional if pregnant, nursing, or on medication.

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