Posting for traffic- 2 year old covid timeline - when to worry

[babbbliboo]

I've asked on another board but no one replied.

DD tested positive on Thursday. Started just as a snotty nose.

Friday to Sunday temperature and vomited a couple of times and then since yesterday no temperature but a horrendous sounding cough. It's not constant or often, but it just sounds horrible.

No temp at the moment. When do I worry ?

I'm getting really scared of pneumonia etc. I've read she'll probably take a turn for the worse again with temperature etc, if she gets that.

But can anyone advise what to do and if this is normal ?

No covid here yet but I do have a DS who gets viral wheeze and has a preventer inhaler twice a day. Do you have/know anyone who has a pulse oximeter? I wouldn't worry too much unless she starts sucking her sides in when breathing.

I have an adult oximeter. Does that work on small kids ?

It's worth a go! Depends how small. We have a kids one for DS who is 3 because the adult one was too big when he first got ill at 18 months.

The adult pulse oximeters are made for adult fingers and toes. For kids, you could try using the pulse oximeter on a big toe with opaque tape to block out the light. It may not be so accurate. Is your 2 yo inhaling anything? Salty water or ventolin?

Honestly, though, because we cannot see or hear your DC, and because they are so young, your best bet would be to telephone your GP to ask advice.

@teleskopregel

The adult pulse oximeters are made for adult fingers and toes. For kids, you could try using the pulse oximeter on a big toe with opaque tape to block out the light. It may not be so accurate. Is your 2 yo inhaling anything? Salty water or ventolin?

Honestly, though, because we cannot see or hear your DC, and because they are so young, your best bet would be to telephone your GP to ask advice.

Thanks for that tip, what a great idea!