To wonder how contagious a sick bug really is after 36h?

[museumum]

Obviously the child is off school for 48hrs but grandparent has offered to do some childcare today (35-48hr window). Will he be terribly contagious? Should I say no even though it would really really help me catch up on work a bit from home.

I wouldn’t

How old/well is the grandparent?

As long as both the child and the grandparent are rigourous about handwashing and the grandparent cleans stuff like door handles, toilet etc when the child leaves they should be ok. As a nanny, I've looked after several children with tummy bugs and not caught them.

Healthy late 60s

I don't know why posters think it's safe enough for OP to manage but not the healthy grandparent. Do you believe doctors & nurses age 60+ should not work in GP surgeries or on wards in hospitals, esp. if noro has swept thru recently? Unless OP thinks the grandie is careless with hygiene & needs to be protected from self, maybe.

My dad had my 3 year old as she was vomiting, as I had a commitment that I couldn’t get out of. He’s early 60’s and generally healthy. He didn’t catch the bug, and she cuddled up on the sofa for most of the day.

I would but first I would warn the grandparent it was a vomit bug and let them decide.

If they know about the bug them thank them and accept the offer.

If the grandparent is aware of the bug and is happy to have them then why not?

My little boy has a tummy bug and ive had childcare help from both sets of grandparents. Both offered even once they knew. I'm just not taking him around other children. Grandparents are all around 60 and perfectly fit and healthy. Ds loves spending time with them. I've had appointments etc and ds seems OK in himself or I would have cancelled. I would say go for it, why not if they have offered?

I would accept.

A grandparent on here can be in their 30s (2 generations of teen parents) through to 80s (2 generations of 40+ yo parents) which is why I asked about the age.

As long as the grandparent is aware that its a sick bug. If they are still happy to help then its fine. Also, as long as they are good at washing hands etc they should be fine. Also, make sure your little one is aware of hand washing etc. I tend to be strict with my dc if one vomits. They get quarantined to one room, strict w hand washing etc. The last few years (knock wood!!!!) we have managed to keep whoever was sick the only one to be sick by doing this. I also wipe the house like crazy (door knobs and toilets). But the sick one is quarantined to using only one toilet in the house and the other not allowed to go in there.

I babysat my GD, mid vomiting bug, so she didn't have to be taken on the school run.

We aren't all old and frail.

If your child is willing to go and the GP willing to do it.

Why wouldn't you?

"As long as both the child and the grandparent are rigourous about handwashing and the grandparent cleans stuff like door handles, toilet etc when the child leaves they should be ok."

You get older, you don't become incapable.

Generally Grandparents have raised their own children through illnesses.