they've come out all over her body jst wondered is it ok to take her out of house wanna take her toy shop to get something cos shes miserable.never knew they caused so much pain!
2007-04-20 02:13:02 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
If she is miserable why would you want to take her out of the house and into the public. Let her stay home and promise her a trip to the toy store after she feels better.
I don't know if she is still contagious, but I do know that even if she says she wants to go out she and you will regret it after you start the trip.
2007-04-20 02:18:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Contagious until they are all crusted over. I know it's a miserable time for them but you'll just have to sit it out I'm afraid.
Try to entertain as much as possible and depending on what age she is then let her run around without clothes on for a little bit each day - not too long as you don't want her to be catching them on anything and scarring, but it'll ease the clothes rubbing her for a bit. Play a quiet game with her at these times then you can keep an eye on her.
Cool baths - even if it's 2 or 3 times a day. Good for easing the itch.
Jelly and ice cream - for no other reason than it's a fine wee treat and if she's off her food, as mine were, then it's best to keep the liquids up to prevent dehydration and jelly is great treat for getting water down them in a nice way!
Ice cream is also good since 2 of my kids had spots in their mouth so it was nice and cooling for them. She is maybe feeling them in places you wouldn't expect. I only have boys but they even had them in the tip of the penis so make sure there are no hidden ones that might need a bit more TLC.
I got an anti histamine medicine from the doctor that really helped reduce the itching and made life more bearable for everyone. Give your doc a call and see what is available for you to give her.
Day 5 can start to herald the light at the end of the tunnel - so hang in there! It's not worth possibly infecting others - and not just other children. It can be harmful to pregnant mothers who have never had the c'pox and their unborn baby and it can be passed on very easily to someone not immune to it.
2007-04-23 09:07:52 · answer #2 · answered by wee stoater 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had chicken pox when he was 2. We stayed in until the spots were gone. They say that the spots are ok if they have totally scabbed over but I didn't want to take the chance that a) we would cause someone else to get it and b) I didn't want him to go out when he was poorly so we stayed all snugs at home.
Chicken Pox can potentially be fatal if you come into contact with pregnant women and also elderly people who have not had the virus.
Ask a friend or relation to pick up a treat for your daughter for you, that way everyone's a winner.
Hope she gets well soon.
2007-04-20 12:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chicken Pox remain contagious until all the pox have scabbed over. Then she may go out even though she will look frightful! Additionally, she needs to rest while she has them. Give her Tylenol for the pain. Call your doctor to get their recommendation on how often and how much she can have if her pain is severe. Keep calamine lotion on her, give her warm baths with oatmeal in it. Make sure she stays hydrated. If pox are in her mouth or throat (2 of my kids had them there) popsicles are very soothing. Read books, play card or board games, watch videos, do an online search for "rainy day" crafts, games and projects. Take her to the toy store after all the pox have scabbed over as a celebration of getting better.
2007-04-20 04:02:38 · answer #4 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Chickenpox is contagious from about 2 days before the rash appears and lasts until all the blisters are crusted over. A child with chickenpox should be kept out of school until all blisters have dried, usually about 1 week. If you're unsure about whether your child is ready to return to school, ask your doctor.
Chickenpox is very contagious — most kids with a sibling who's been infected will get it as well, showing symptoms about 2 weeks after the first child does. To help keep the virus from spreading, make sure your kids wash their hands frequently, particularly before eating and after using the bathroom. And keep a child with chickenpox away from unvaccinated siblings as much as possible.
2007-04-20 02:27:54 · answer #5 · answered by krispeds 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Our 3 year old has just had them. You don't have to wait until they've all gone - about 5 days after first appearance usually signals the end of the contagious period - but you need to ensure all the spots have crusted over too (that's the sign our nursery said to look for before she was able to go back in).
2007-04-20 02:23:31 · answer #6 · answered by Tufty Porcupine 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Please don't take her out until they scab over. How about sitting down with her on her favorite store's website and ordering something for her on-line. Many of the big stores also have in-store pickup, you can run to the store and get it for her right away without having her out in public.
Also, take her for a walk, play some board games, rent a movie and get popcorn so it feels like you're at the movies.
I feel really bad for the poor girl but it's better to just wait.
2007-04-20 03:25:01 · answer #7 · answered by IDon'tWantToLiveOnTheMoon 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
HOW LONG IS MY CHILD CONTAGIOUS?
"Your child is contagious starting the day before fever or spots appear, until 24 hours after all the blisters have crusted over. This usually takes about 7 days from beginning to end. "
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/t083400.asp
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2007-04-20 04:35:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
She is contagious but when I was small if a kid had chicken pox we would all go round so we could catch it and get it over with whilst young
2007-04-20 02:22:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh the poor little thing. I had them on my 9th Birthday (worst birthday ever). You really can't take her out until the spots have scabbed over, as until then she's contagious. Can't you ask someone to pick something up for her? If she wants to go herself you'll have to wait another few day.
2007-04-20 02:22:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋