Srinagar, Oct. 27 -- You notice a red bump on your baby's leg after an evening outdoors. By the next morning, it looks larger, raised and slightly swollen. Was it a mosquito, an ant, or another insect?

A mosquito bite on baby skin can look similar to several other insect bites, so appearance alone may not give a definite answer. The number of marks, where they appear, when they appeared, and whether they itch, burn or hurt can offer useful clues.

What Does a Mosquito Bite on a Baby Look Like?

A mosquito bite often appears as a small, raised red or pink bump. Babies may rub the area because of itching.

The bites are more likely to appear on exposed areas such as the arms, legs, face or feet, especially after time outdoors in the evenin...