Babies & Sickness (Runny Noses/Nasty Coughs). . . Not Sure How To Handle/What To Do

[momofboys]

Babies & sickness (runny noses/nasty coughs). . . not sure how to handle/what to do

I started watching a set of twins this week. . . they are 15 months old & are doing very well IMO. they are running me ragged but I think next week will be easier. My question is how do you know when it is too much regarding coughs/runny noses. Both girls have been a little fussy this week & since this is my first week with them it's hard to tell if it's their normal demeanor or not. They both have yucky runny noses that although sometimes is clear other times it is colored & they have icky coughs that aren't constant but are annoying b/c naturally they can't cover their mouths. My illness policy says some coughing/runny noses are fine BUT with little ones there isn't much you can do to prevent the spreading of germs so what do you do? I honestly think one of them could have a repiratory infection or sinus infection, etc. How do you approach a parent & suggest they should take them to the dr?!? Sorry this was long!

[Blackcat31]

I'm winning.

:::::::: You must have Tigerblood!!! :::::::: like Charlie Sheen since he is apparently "winning" too! LOL!!


Yeah, you do have way more posts...I wonder who has the most overall? or wonder who has the highest average? or least amount for longest membership? Wonder who is the oldest (not age wise) member that is still active? Wonder who racked up the most posts in the shortest amount of time? apparently besides talking, ....I 'wonder' too much......:confused:

[Cat Herder]

Make fun all you want but my house is spotless all the time. I have 10 fully functioning hands on deck, every day, so see no excuse for it not to be. That is how I was raised.

All my toys are cleaned/sanitized everyday. Yes, I mean all.

Morning toys soak during lunch 12-1, hang to dry in a mesh bag during naptime 1-3.

Afternoon toys soak during "clean up for pick up time" 5-6, hang dry after closing 6-8.

Large/non-submersible toys are wiped/sprayed, floors swept/mopped, windows are wiped, and linens are changed after closing. Then the daycare playroom is closed and locked for the day.

I have many rubbermaid bins full of toys to rotate. I have collected them about 20 years.

I also only keep infants and young toddlers who put EVERYTHING into their mouths. To me cleaning the toys daily is a job REQUIREMENT with this particular age group. It is very easy to stay organized when the kids cant reach your storage spaces. ::

I am at a point in my life where my teenaged children vacuum, mop, do their laundry and clean their own rooms. They are in school during the day so do not make messes often.

My wonderful DH shares the load equally so the main house stays clean while I am "At Work" in the playroom. He even cooks dinner about 3 nights a week for our family. The kids are starting to cook, too, so that will get easier as well!! Yay me!

Don't hate me too much.... I paid my dues to get here, too...::::::

[Zoe]

Make fun all you want but my house is spotless all the time. I have 10 fully functioning hands on deck, every day, so see no excuse for it not to be. That is how I was raised.

All my toys are cleaned/sanitized everyday. Yes, I mean all.

Morning toys soak during lunch 12-1, hang to dry in a mesh bag during naptime 1-3.

Afternoon toys soak during "clean up for pick up time" 5-6, hang dry after closing 6-8.

Large/non-submersible toys are wiped/sprayed, floors swept/mopped, windows are wiped, and linens are changed after closing. Then the daycare playroom is closed and locked for the day.

I have many rubbermaid bins full of toys to rotate. I have collected them about 20 years.

I also only keep infants and young toddlers who put EVERYTHING into their mouths. To me cleaning the toys daily is a job REQUIREMENT with this particular age group. It is very easy to stay organized when the kids cant reach your storage spaces. ::

I am at a point in my life where my teenaged children vacuum, mop, do their laundry and clean their own rooms. They are in school during the day so do not make messes often.

My wonderful DH shares the load equally so the main house stays clean while I am "At Work" in the playroom. He even cooks dinner about 3 nights a week for our family. The kids are starting to cook, too, so that will get easier as well!! Yay me!

Don't hate me too much.... I paid my dues to get here, too...::::::

If I had the energy, I would LOVE to do this! It's difficult for me to keep up though since my very sweet and well-meaning husband unconsciously leaves a "trail" of things behind him. I call him my hurricane. If I could get him to realize it, then maybe I could do more than just "clutter clean". I'm such a neat freak and want a clean home!

To the PP who mentioned the dirty floor. I have all hardwood floors and I can't get them clean enough either. Something I've used that helps with this (dirt being brought in from the dogs and kids) is a steam mop. After using it for a while, you have immaculately clean floors! Just a tip

[JenNJ]

I am sure they do care how clean and uncluttered my house is. I know I care what my son's preschool looks like. They should care.

[Stacy214]

This has been my situation for the past 2 weeks!!! UGH, I need advice too !

I have 2 infants , 1 yr old and 2 yr old and ALL coughing and runny noses! I clean, lysol and bleach over and over, I'm sick for the second weekend But no fever in any of them plus they are HAPPY!!!!! IDK I'm afraid I'll need to fumigate the house.

I would say allergies, because the pollen count is high however what I'm experiencing seems to be really bad crappy colds :confused:

[Cat Herder]

If I had the energy, I would LOVE to do this!

It really is pretty easy, I swear... I just fill the bath tub while preparing lunch, pour in a bit of disinfectant, then when we pick up the toys for lunch/nap time I toss them in those drawstring/mesh laundry bags intended for college kids. I then just dump them in the tub to soak. 3 minutes of my time, max.

When I go back in, after I get them down for nap, I just swish it around a bit, drain and hang. I put up a few hooks over my shower for when it is raining and back deck for when it is not raining because it goes MUCH faster in the sun.

Once they are dry I just dump them back into the toy bins in the playroom or put them in the attic if I am rotating that week.

[Zoe]

It really is pretty easy, I swear... I just fill the bath tub while preparing lunch, pour in a bit of disinfectant, then when we pick up the toys for lunch/nap time I toss them in those drawstring/mesh laundry bags intended for college kids. I then just dump them in the tub to soak. 3 minutes of my time, max.

When I go back in, after I get them down for nap, I just swish it around a bit, drain and hang. I put up a few hooks over my shower for when it is raining and back deck for when it is not raining because it goes MUCH faster in the sun.

Once they are dry I just dump them back into the toy bins in the playroom or put them in the attic if I am rotating that week.

That is such a great idea! Much better than dumping them in small tubs to soak then take each one out and clean them individually. That's what I call "thinking smarter, not harder".

I will SO be using that idea. Thanks!

[Christian Mother]

I am in the same boat. All of my little ones have bad allergies. They are getting over coughs but there noises run like a facet. I am constantly running after their noses. :: My husband came home with a bad sinus infection and stayed home yesterday and went to the doctor and he said he was not sick or contagious...even though he ran a slight temp. I think it's the allergies and the pollen in the air. AZ is bad with that right now. We just had rain last week and it's steered everything up. Your kido's could be the same boat and not to mention..with this being there first week they are prob. just trying to get the hang of things w/you and the other little ones. On top of not being 100%. Give it a couple more weeks. I am sure they will get better and feel a lot better soon. Good Luck!!