Chicken pox - when is DD NOT contagious?

[fifitot]

We are in to day 5 of the rash. The spots are still there but scabbing over. No new ones.

When can she play with other kids again? No fever now. Do I have to wait til all spots go or until all spots have scabbed?

Thanks.

[belledechocolatefluffybunny]

It's the fluid inside that has the infection inside them so it's when the last spot scabs over

[Seona1973]

normally ok 5-7 days after the spots appear. They have to be scabbed over to not be contagious any more.

[fifitot]

Thanks. Looks like we are nearly there then thank goodness!

[belledechocolatefluffybunny]

chicken pox is crap, I really feel for you. I hope you are both almost free!

[fifitot]

Yes it is crap! Especially has having to look after an ill 4 year old and having a 3 week old baby at same time!!!
Thanks everyone.