can a 16 week old baby catch chicken pox as my sisters girl as got them and she was with as the day before?

Answer 1

Yes, they can. But, having chicken pox as a baby isnt as bad as having it as an adult ( like I had; I was 22). Babies tend to have more pox, but they are not sick. Adults on the other hands have less pox, but are sick as a dog. I was home for almost 2 weeks, with high fever and so on.

But dont worry, chicken pox isnt dangerous as Measles can be. Or small pox.

Answer 2

Actually it would depend ALOT on whether or not you are currently breastfeeding. I'll assume you've had chicken pox and are therefore immune to them. If you are breastfeeding chances are slim that your baby will get the chicken pox at this point. She/He will have you antibodies in her blood. However, if you aren't breastfeeding I would say that yes, your child has already contracted them. Either way, I would contact my pediatrician and let them know about the situation so that they can let you know the best course of action in case this shows up. Now rather than later when you are trying to sooth a fussy/itchy baby.

Answer 3

Your antibodies from being in the womb, and also if your breastfeeding, does protect your child for the first year. My neice just came down with chicken pox, and my daugher is six weeks old, so I read up on this. It's unlikely for babies to get chicken pox in the first year of life. However it is possible. She keep the two away from each other until your neice's chicken pox have all scabbed over.

Answer 4

I had the same concern about my baby because chicken pox had been in my 6 week old babies daycare. But if you have had chicken pox, the baby will get your immunities. Ask a doctor. Good for you for breast feeding btw - I never knew how hard it was until I did it!

Answer 5

yes a 16 week old baby can catch chicken pox your best to keep them well away as it can be dangerous for a young baby to catch chicken pox

Answer 6

Yes my eldest son had it at when he was 9 weeks. It really isnt that bad he just slept more than usual, its also alot easier to apply cream to a baby that cant wipe it off and there wont be any scarring at that age coz they dont scratch.

Chicken pox has an incubation period of about 2 weeks, so if your children haven't been in contact for more than that and your baby is spot free your in the clear.

But seriously dont worry, its only chicken pox.

Answer 7

It is possible. But usually babies have higher immunity systems till they are about 6 months. If the baby is breast fed, or was for a time, chances are your antibodies that went into your baby will keep the baby chicken pox free.
On the other hand, better now, then later in life, or having to get the Chicken Pox vaccine. My 3rd child got them when he was 8 months old from his brother. Nice first Christmas present that was. lol But if the baby is young, its still fine to get them. Besides the baby wont itch them as much.

Answer 8

Yes, a 16 week old can get chicken pox.

Answer 9

Not only can they get it, but even if they have been vaccinated, they can still get it. I have 5 children and they all got chicken pox at the same time. Ages 6,5,4, and twins age 2. And it can also be a dangerous disease. My 5 year old had been vaccinated and he got a very mild case. 4 of my children came through fine. But my 6 year old son, however, did develope complications.

I noticed that his fever seemed to be higher than the rest of them. It was getting up to 106.5. Whereas, the others were staying at 102-103 range. Tylenol and Motrin did not work on him at all. I took him to 3 hospitals over the course of 4 days and the first 2 sent me home. They told me it was normal chicken pox and that I needed to let it run it's course. My son's left side (chest) was swollen, two of the little pox looked infected, oozing puss, and he had a fine prickley rash all over, in addition to the pox. The third hospital told me to go home, but I wouldn't leave. After much wrangling, they very reluctantly admitted him, telling me I was being too protective and worried over nothing.

The next morning, when our regular ped. came to see him, he told me that my son was suffering from scarlet fever and had a terrible infection. Surgery was promptly done to explore the "swollen left side". We then discovered that he had necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating bacteria). He was hospitalized for a total of ten days. He had to undergo extensive skin grafting and rehab. He is now 13 and has a huge scar on his left side that could have been avoided had the first hospital listened.

I don't tell you this to scare you. But don't be misled by well-meaning folks who tell you that babies and kids aren't sick when they get chicken pox. Or when they tell you it isn't dangerous. It is a disease. And if your little baby does get it after being exposed, just watch him carefully. And don't hesitate to demand no less than excellent health care for him.

Trust your "mommy instints"!

Hope this helps!

Answer 10

Yes, your baby can get the chicken pox. I gave them to my brother when he was 1 month old(I was five). Breastfeeding can cut down on the risk, but my brother was breastfed, so it won't eliminate it. My mother said it was great that he had them so young because compared to me he was an angel. He couldn't scratch at the sores and didn't get them as badly. I, however, could and complained. Loudly. If he does start showing signs, call your doctor and follow their directions. Hope everything turns out okay.