2007-01-19 11:10:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
If you son hasn't already come out the the pox, hes probably incubating it, he may not get it as he may have enough antibodies to protect him. Keep a tight eye on them as its the secondary infections that cause the problems. There as a jab that the GP can give to prevent the infection, but chances are hes already carrying it. It is best to get it out of the way, but 8 weeks is a bit young.
2007-01-20 13:41:41 · answer #1 · answered by Lulu T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, I think what I read a while back said that chicken pox are contagious even before there are any signs that the kid has them, so it may be too late to do a mini-quarantine thing. But definitely keep an eye on your baby. I had chicken pox when I was a week or two old. Even then, when no one know you could get them twice, the doctors thought I could get them again. My mom had chicken pox too, and the overall experience was extremely traumatic for her. She felt guilty, and I think we both came pretty close to dying. She still blames almost any health problem I have on the chicken pox. I'm sure your picture would be brighter since your son's older than I was and since there have been advances in medicine since then, but it can't be a fun experience to have a baby with chicken pox. I really, really hope you don't have to go through it!
2007-01-19 13:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by serenity_ii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try to keep them apart if you can --- I know that would be very hard with a three year old, but try.
At 8 weeks, he may still have immunity from you. You should ask your doctor.
My youngest had a very, very mild case of chicken pox at 4 months. But she had enough of the virus to get shingles when she was about 4 years old.
Chicken pox and shingles are caused by the same virus, but most people do not get shingles until they are an adult. And not all people who had chicken pox as a youngster get shingles.
Ask your doctor what you should do --there may be something you could give the baby to keep him from getting it.
2007-01-19 11:18:02 · answer #3 · answered by Marilyn E 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would contact a doctor about this or ring a medical help line if there is one available where you live. There is medication for chicken pox, which isnt offered to everyone, those at a higher risk of further complications. (brain inflamation) Dont expose your children to other people, especially pregnant women. Good luck with it, I recently had chicken pox (while pregnant) and so did one of my kids. Its not much fun. Immunisation (if its available) is the only way to go. Too late once they have it.
2007-01-19 13:16:09 · answer #4 · answered by lividuva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter got chicken pox at 18 months and she has bad scars on her face from scratching. I suppose its not as bad at 8 weeks as you can put mitts on and they cant realy argue with you!
Also you have now the option to give them pain relief such as calpol..I think antihistamines to stop itching is just for over 1yrs? But when my daughter had a bad rash at 4 months the doctor in a&e supplied her a perscription for it. So it may be worth asking in advance for some, and asking if he can use it......
If he does develop them keep him cool with cotton clothing and not too many layers of bed covers, pretty much the same as your three yr old....
Good luck !
2007-01-19 11:25:19 · answer #5 · answered by Hannah 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've experienced this situation in the past the newborn was very badly covered in the spots and so very irritable. You do need to see a doctor if he gets them as chicken pox can (Extremely rarely) affect the lungs so be cautious ansd as soon as he presents with the rash see a doctor so he can check him. After that just use the usual precautions and treatment. Fingers crossed he's stil protected if he was breast fed.
2007-01-19 11:23:44 · answer #6 · answered by . 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well he might catch them, but dont worry too much. my 2 have just had them, the 6 year old first then her sister aged one, it was quite hard on the younger one because she didnt understand what was going on, i got some piriton on the advice of the nhs helpline and my doctor and she was fine, but ask your doctor first if he can have it, because the bottle says one and over, although sometimes doctors allow lower dosages, my daughter was covered from head to foot, the poor might, you probably know all this but remember to keep them cool, and sometimes the lotion actually makes them worse not better, so be aware of how they are feeling/itching, and keep them cool. you can also give your baby calpol, if he does get them, i hope this helps, i hope hes ok, and hope you daughter clears up well, best of luck
2007-01-19 11:24:47 · answer #7 · answered by button moon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is extremely important that you keep him away, you really don't want to deal with a newborn with chicken pox.
2007-01-19 11:15:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you do have to worry. Monitor him closely if he gets it and get to the hospital quickly if he seems at all distressed.
2007-01-19 11:13:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes......
but its better they get them at a younger age, then at a older one!!
2007-01-19 11:13:53 · answer #10 · answered by poohgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋