my berst firend, sylvia, needs to visit her sick mother and she asked me to watch her daughter. would itbe alrite to? should i jus keep them in two seperate rooms? or wuld u suggest somthing else?
2007-02-20 09:50:59 · 23 answers · asked by xxxdance96xxx 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I wouldn't. Most likely, your baby has immunities (especially if you're breastfeeding), but I wouldn't feel comfortable with a baby that little being around someone sick. I would have to tell her to ask someone else.
2007-02-20 09:55:05 · answer #1 · answered by momof3 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. Your baby is too fragile. See if you can get a grandma or someone to watch your baby and then watch her baby at her home. That's a good alternative- then your mom or mother in law will get time with her grandchild and you won't let your friend down when she needs you the most. If you must have the kid in the house get some airborne and drink it before they come and a few hours after they leave and get that oust that kills germs in the air and clean the surfaces the child touches. I'd leave the baby in the dining room if it's close to the living room and have the one year old in the living room where the 2 year old can play. Your baby is only a month old so he/she won't wake much just make sure to wash those hands.
2007-02-20 10:57:48 · answer #2 · answered by momofthreemiracles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you really up to the task of caring for a sick toddler and a newborn, will you have help from a spouse or other family at the time? These are things to consider. Keeping infants from being infected by older children can be done, my mother had to do it with a three year old who had chicken pox and her other brand new baby. Wash from finger tips to elbows at least and change your shirt before handling the baby. She had some help a seven year old sibling who could help entertain the three year old, and my dad in the evening. You will need some help since little ones can't be left alone.
2007-02-20 13:04:31 · answer #3 · answered by Eunoia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if it's urgent and you're the only one that can take care of her daughter. (Maybe some aunt can take care of her instead) Talking from experience. I have a 3 1/2 year old boy and a 2 1/2 month old baby boy. When my older son gets sick even if they are in different rooms he seems to get sick. Because I'm a big factor, I take care of them both and even though I wash my hands every time and carry a bottle of purrel in my pocket at all times germs get on me. So only if your her only hope should I recommend you take care of her daughter , cause a 1 month old is so delicate. Then if your baby gets sick you have to go to the doctor , buy the medicine, stay up all night (sometimes) give the medicine , plus the worry it's a real hassle. Not to mention you might get sick to! (and the cycle never ends believe me)
2007-02-20 10:37:52 · answer #4 · answered by MamyLaly 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would not take the chance. A sick baby is no fun. My son had the flu for the first time at 2 months and I didn't get ANY sleep for 4 days while he was sick.
2007-02-20 10:07:19 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, thats a tuffie. I would be concerned about transmitting the cold to my 1 month old. If you wash your hands and can keep them separate and it is just for a little while then I guess it would be okay. But if you cannot keep them separate and might forget to wash your hands between the two of them or the 2 year old might touch your infant, then I wouldn't babysit.
2007-02-20 09:57:18 · answer #6 · answered by Tumbleweed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you should not watch a sick toddler. There is no way to keep your 1 month old germ free if a sick toddler enters your home. While I understand your desire to help out your friend your first priority has to be your new baby, your friend should understand that.
2007-02-20 09:59:03 · answer #7 · answered by amom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do it. Even being in different rooms the baby can still catch whatever your friends child has. Especially only being a month old. I wouldn't chance it.
2007-02-20 10:10:35 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a 3week old but have had 4 other children (all grown and out of the house) and i would never have another sick person, child etc. around my infant not even in the past. as infants they r very suseptable to everything
2007-02-20 10:00:33 · answer #9 · answered by kristalynn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not suggest two rooms, you can not watch kids who are in two different rooms only being one person. I wouls suggest watching if you want, but keep the baby cough, touch, and look free from the sick kid. My baby is 1 month, and everyone in my house has the flu. I just make sure they stay about 5 feet away at all times, and do not touch him. good luck.
everyone else is saying no, but sometimes kids in the family get sick too, then what, kick them all out? babys are stronger then led to believe. If you keep the illness away from baby, then all is fine. just keep your hands washed.
2007-02-20 09:55:37 · answer #10 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋