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To take a sick toddler on holiday?

106 replies

Worried8263839 · 24/07/2024 07:36

Myself and DH aren't sure what to do...our 2.5 year old has been sick on and off since the weekend. Since Monday it has been once or twice a day. Generally in himself he seems fine, although has been a bit more tired and lethargic. No temperature. Yesterday he seemed good, hasn't been sick since early morning but was sick again overnight. This morning we now have very loose stools.

The problem is that we are due to fly to Spain early Thursday morning, less than 24 hours away.

AIBU if we try and go ahead with the flight? I feel that it's wrong to and think it would be best to change our flight. DH disagrees

OP posts:
Izzynohopanda · 24/07/2024 07:50

If he’s still vomiting, no you can’t take him. It’s unfair on him, and the other passengers on the plane.

TheRakesTale · 24/07/2024 07:49

Please don't take him to a hot country (or anywhere!) While he is poorly.
No fun for anyone.
Cancel, claim on insurance. He won't know that he has missed a holiday

Iwrotethelyricstoaxlf · 24/07/2024 07:47

This is what travel insurance is for.

Your child is ill, vomiting and what’s looking to be diaorreah (can never spell it) and you’re seriously considering taking them on a plane, with a handful of loos between an awful lot of people.

Postpone/cancel then rebook.

scott2609 · 24/07/2024 07:45

Don’t take him! It’s shit, but just one of those things when you have a young child. There’s every chance that you and your husband are harbouring what he’s had, meaning you may get ill on holiday. Do you want that risk? Even if not, it’s really not fair to expose other passengers on the flight to his germs nor is it very fair to make your child travel if they’re being sick and having diarrhoea.

LetItGoHome · 24/07/2024 07:43

What would your husband do if your child vomited or had a diarrhea accident on the plane?

KnickerlessFlannel · 24/07/2024 07:42

Absolutely do not take him on a plane. He won't have free access to a toilet so the impact on other passengers, as well as the risk of him spreading germs, is huge.

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