To socialise when baby has a rash

[HopefulRose]

Doctor said it’s a viral rash. He doesn’t have a temperature (the baby, not the doctor) and he is otherwise completely normal. Rash is still visible.

Am I being unreasonable to continue to go out to playgroups and socialise if he has this rash?

sorry if it’s a stupid question, first time mum here and I don’t have any family to ask

YABVU

@cuminpotato can I ask why? Contagion happens before the rash breaks out

Has the Dr actually seen the rash or was it a phone consultation? I think I would stay in for a week and then reassess.

If the baby isn't ill I would still go out. Maybe avoid baby groups out of politeness but anything else is fine.

Babies get viral rashes all the time. I’d still take them out if baby isn’t clearly upset, whingy

Yes, he’s been checked out by a doctor. If he’s otherwise well with no temp, I’d not be imprisoning myself with a baby for a week, for goodness sake. I know it’s good to be cautious but that doesn’t mean all ability to think critically should go out the window 🤣

That’s not directed at you by the way OP. I think it’s a fair question. But there are a few rather zealous posters that think you should consider shipping off to a leper colony for every minor ailment.

@Skinnermarink @Geneticsbunny thanks both, my gut tells me he’s fine to take out but it’s just the worry of upsetting anyone. My MH needs to get out of the house though!

@CherieBabySpliffUp yes the doctor saw the rash earlier this week and said from a polite POV staying away from playgroups would be advised so we wouldn’t be blamed for an outbreak but medically it shouldn’t be a problem which is .. confusing

The GP was just letting you know that people don't generally understand rash doesn't always mean infectious. Some parents at playgroups may then blame you if their child gets ill even though it wasn't the cause iyswim. So go out and about but for your own sanity stay away from baby and toddler groups.

I wouldn't.

Babies' health can change so quickly. I wouldn't risk passing something on to others either.

I would carry on if baby is well. Little babies are covered in all sorts of random spots and rashes. Newborn acne, eczema, drool rash, teething, whatever. I wouldn't think twice about seeing a baby with a rash at one of our classes.

And DD1 quite often got 'viral' rashes that never actually came to anything!

I'd never have left the house if I'd stayed in whenever mine had a rash

GPs can be pretty terrible at diagnosing babies and toddlers. Mine said DS red cheeks were nothing just a ‘virus’ - his Scarlet Fever was then later diagnosed at the Urgent Care Centre by an ECP when he stopped eating. Best to keep your DC away from baby and toddler groups.

My eldest got viral rashes any time they had even a slight sniffle. Go have fun with your baby

I wouldn't go to playgroups. That's unfair.

I would still go out for fresh air but avoid playgroups myself.