I took my 18 month old to the doctor today who suspected he probably has a cold sore virus.
Some spots appeared on his chin after breakfast a couple of days ago and I put it down to his kiwi fruit. He sometimes gets a bit spotty/red after acidic foods.
The problem is I took him to playgroup after those spots appeared as I would never have guessed it was anything to worry about. Since then it has gone all blistery, oozing and crusty.
I am horrified that he has passed it on, especially as there was a newborn baby there and I have read all sorts of horror stories online. I feel so stupid and am panicking.
I wish I had asked the doctor more questions earlier but he seemed so casual about it (just another virus, give Calpol), it's only now I've researched it that I am worried.
What should I do? Contact the playgroup organizer to let them know/tell the doctor and see what they advise/stay off google to help my anxiety?...
I am so worried, I feel so careless and stupid. In hindsight, the spots did look bad and I joked to my husband that maybe I shouldn't take him to playgroup as he looked like he had a contagious disease. I just really thought it was skin irritation from food/cold. Why didn't I just keep him home, I am kicking myself...