Chicken pox

[LaurenMM]

Took Angel to my friends house yesterday and this morning her 3 year old has woken with chicken pox is Angel at risk? he gave her a hug and was playing with her toys x

 

[Titch85]

They are infectious before the spots come up so yes there's a chance. It takes about 10 days to incubate so you'll know then if she's got it or not!

 

[BabyBrain]

CP is contagious until the spots scab over so she is at risk, just keep an eye out for fever and spots hun but the younger they are (within reason) the better xxxxxxx

 

[LaurenMM]

Ah damn We're supposed to be taking the 8 hour ferry back on Saturday night shall I still go ahead? xx

 

[My1stBaby]

yes afraid to say she is at risk its so contagious. wash all toys, clothes etc that came into contact with the infection

good luck hope she doesnt get it xxxxxx

 

[BabyBrain]

I personally would see how she goes xxxxxxx

 

[LaurenMM]

Yeah if she gets bad in any way I'll postpone the travelling back. But if she seems ok should I do it? I'm such a worrier, see it's an 8 hour ferry journey and I'm so paranoid of taking her on that anyway just in case but now I know she's at risk of this too argh I just don't know my friend feels awful bless her. Her clothes are already in the wash and I'm gonna pop her toys in there too and he even drew a picture for her bless him gotta chuck that too xx

 

[BabyBrain]

If she breaks out in spots on the journey there's nothing you can do. Maybe take calpol and calamine in the changing bag just in case xxxxxxxx

 

[LaurenMM]

I'm not sure what to do :S I might call the doc and see what he thinks. xx

 

[My1stBaby]

yeah good idea xxxx

 

[Titch85]

There's not a lot they can do, i really wouldn't worry too much!

 

[vickib_1984]

There's nothing you can do baby will either get it or not you won't know until the spots appear just carry on as normal Thomas was in contact with someone who had cp when he was 1 and he didn't get them he ended up getting them at the age of 4 from school xx


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[LaurenMM]

Hmm just re-read the text from my friend and she only said she 'thinks' he's got it. I've asked her if she could find out for definite x

 

[Titch85]

Even if she does get it (which you'll know in a week or so) there's still not a huge amount the GP can do.

 

[vickib_1984]

Yeah if she gets bad in any way I'll postpone the travelling back. But if she seems ok should I do it? I'm such a worrier, see it's an 8 hour ferry journey and I'm so paranoid of taking her on that anyway just in case but now I know she's at risk of this too argh I just don't know my friend feels awful bless her. Her clothes are already in the wash and I'm gonna pop her toys in there too and he even drew a picture for her bless him gotta chuck that too xx

Tbh I think this is a slight over reaction wether you wash the clothes and toys or not if lo is going to get it lo will get it you can't prevent it now you've been in contact with the other child unfortunately with cp you don't know it's there until the spots appear xx


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[LaurenMM]

Yeah if she gets bad in any way I'll postpone the travelling back. But if she seems ok should I do it? I'm such a worrier, see it's an 8 hour ferry journey and I'm so paranoid of taking her on that anyway just in case but now I know she's at risk of this too argh I just don't know my friend feels awful bless her. Her clothes are already in the wash and I'm gonna pop her toys in there too and he even drew a picture for her bless him gotta chuck that too xx

Tbh I think this is a slight over reaction wether you wash the clothes and toys or not if lo is going to get it lo will get it you can't prevent it now you've been in contact with the other child unfortunately with cp you don't know it's there until the spots appear xx


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Very true. I dunno what to do about the travelling though x

 

[Titch85]

The spots look awful, and she might be a little bit uncomfortable but it's really nothing to panic about. She may get a slight fever and cold symptoms but that's all. The younger they get it the less the symptoms effect them, and it's easier to cover up the spots with long sleeved vests and body suits etc.

She might not even get it! If you were flying they wouldn't let you on the flight, but the ferry trip should be fine.

 

[LaurenMM]

The spots look awful, and she might be a little bit uncomfortable but it's really nothing to panic about. She may get a slight fever and cold symptoms but that's all. The younger they get it the less the symptoms effect them, and it's easier to cover up the spots with long sleeved vests and body suits etc.

She might not even get it! If you were flying they wouldn't let you on the flight, but the ferry trip should be fine.

Thanks hun. I'll keep an eye on her but I'll continue to go home otherwise xx

 

[Titch85]

When are you travelling?

 

[LaurenMM]

The ferry is on Saturday night, will arrive early hours Sunday morning xx