Taking children for a walk, living in a flat

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So, I haven’t posted on this board before. Just having a bit of a wobble. I have tried to take the children for a daily walk (we live opposite a park), but I was feeling a bit rubbish yesterday and the day before (no temperature, no cough, just headache and tired), so I didn’t take them out.

I feel so bad that they have been stuck inside for two days. They are quite little (three under 12) and the flat is small. Anyone else in the same situation?

I honestly think that the headache and tiredness would be improved by going out for a walk.

3 under 12 and no garden - yeah, take 2 paracetamol and just spend an hour outside. I know its easy but there are lots of people in your situation too. I hope you start to feel better soon. Incidently, do you have a carbon monoxide detector in your flat?

What about their dad? Could he come and take them out for walk?

I have young children in a flat with no outside space. It’s horrid. They don’t understand why we are there so much. Most days I took the little one out most of the day to classes/park/museums/soft play etc etc. I’ve been going out for a walk everyday and making the most of it. We find space in the park and I let them run around as long as they want to. As long as we are away from others I can’t see the harm! My understanding is if you don’t have the symptoms of fever and cough you can still go out and observe social distancing. I feel for you , it’s so hard in a flat 😣

Thank you both!

I felt rubbish and was worried that I was getting sick. It was quite unlikely, We have been social distancing for more than two weeks, but I guess it is always an issue when bringing in groceries etc. We also have a communal stairway, but don’t touch anything and we wear masks there.

We do have a carbon monoxide detector.

DH has been trying to run his business from our bedroom which is beyond stressful, if he doesn’t get it right, he will need to let people go. He needs a daily walk alone to clear his head. Watching the children is so stressful, they don’t always keep the distance and some people out just don’t seem to care.

I feel better today, so will take them out (paracetamol if needed). Thank you again, good to hear others managing this. It is so uneasy times and so hard for the children

Hi we live in a flat too but with older children which is a bit easier but still difficult, we have a large park very close and I dread them trying to close it. We try and go for a walk or take a ball to kick about every day but some days not, around 3-4pm, it seems quite quiet then. We have a communal garden but unsure about using that right now.

Why has your husband not taken them out ?

Yes you would probably feel better for paracetamol and a walk but business or no business he could surely manage a half hour walk or run with the children. It would be good for everyone - including him.

Your dh needs to step up. Those dc need to get out and you need to get well to take back over.