chickenpox

xyz123

Hi

We think our little 2yr old is having chickenpox. Will take to gp to confirm. Any tips on how to make it easy for her and mom for next 5/6 days.

Also once the spots fill with fluid and burst, any tips on hygiene. I. E. Do we change her clothes/nappies more frequently? There are two adults in house but no other baby.

Ta

djtonyb

baths with bicarbonate of soda will help with the itching, don't allow to scratch (not easy I know) this could lead to scarring. Eurax cream (not sure if suitable for 2yr olds) also helps with the itching. Calpol for high temp

LandyAndy

djtonyb wrote: »

baths with bicarbonate of soda will help with the itching, don't allow to scratch (not easy I know) this could lead to scarring. Eurax cream (not sure if suitable for 2yr olds) also helps with the itching. Calpol for high temp

This ^^^


I found it very soothing when I had them at age 10. Stay in the water as long as possible, not so easy with a 2 year old as you'll have to be with them, I know.

alwaysskint96

my lot had antihistamine syrup for chickenpox- cant remember the name of it though

gunsandbanjos

alwaysskint96 wrote: »

my lot had antihistamine syrup for chickenpox- cant remember the name of it though

Piriton is what I used when my daughter had chicken pox. It was definitely required and made a huge difference to the amount of discomfort she had.
She did have a horrible dose of the pox though and actually ended up being admitted to hospital.

gunsandbanjos

As an aside are you meant to take them to the GP? I'm Not sure taking a contagious child to a place where there are sick people is a great plan. Not sure what you expect the GP to do.

I know when I took my daughter to the hospital (GP had made a house call and told us to take her to A&E) they obviously had us wait in a separate room so as not to spread it.

Alikay

Gently washing them with a very wet pad of cotton wool soaked in lukewarm water, and drying with a hairdryer on the cool setting is less likely to damage any of the spots.

bluenoseam

I'm not entirely sure taking him to the GP is wise - I'd phone in just to check but that's a pretty contagious illness & that's not good in a place where there are you know, sick people which it might seriously affect!

It's going to be hell on earth with a toddler though, cos he'll just be at a stage where he doesn't quite understand that you shouldn't scratch despite it itching.

Always_Alone

gunsandbanjos wrote: »

As an aside are you meant to take them to the GP? I'm Not sure taking a contagious child to a place where there are sick people is a great plan. Not sure what you expect the GP to do.

I know when I took my daughter to the hospital (GP had made a house call and told us to take her to A&E) they obviously had us wait in a separate room so as not to spread it.

When my toddler had chicken pox, also when he was 2, I called the docs for advise on whether to take him and they said they needed to see him do it could be put on their records and they could just check him over. We were put in isolation tho and taken through the back way to see a doctor so we didnt risk passing it on to anyone.

We got off quite lightly but I've heard Virasooth works wonders. Hope your little one feels better soon and doesn't suffer too much.

peachyprice

DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE GP WITHOUT ASKING THEM FIRST.


There's plenty of info on NHS Choices, there''s no need to visit the GP and potentially infect vulnerable people such as the elderly, pregnant and newborns.

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/pages/introduction.aspx

BargainJunky

My son caught chicken pox when he was 8 months old. The best thing I used was 'cheap' porridge oats tied in an old sock/stocking/leg of tights and swished around in the bath. Squeeze the liquid out and rub over the spots. Stops the itching and neither of my boys have any scars.

I had to take my son to the doctors as initially he had not slept for nearly 48 hours and was refusing to eat/drink. I called the doctors first and expected to be told to wait in the car until we were seen - receptionist sent us upstairs which I thought was to an empty waiting room it was full and when I questioned that he was contagious I was told it did not matter!

Years ago when I was 17 and caught chicken pox I had to stand outside.