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I have COVID - how close can I get to toddler?

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FightingtheFoo · 16/07/2021 18:23

The truth is there was already a lot of cuddling etc before I got my positive result today. Husband (who has symptoms) going to get himself and toddler tested tomorrow.

Until then am I supposed to stay away? And what if he's negative?

Also I have an underlying health condition (T1 diabetes - am double vaxxed tho) and mild health anxiety so any positive vibes/comments gratefully received.

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Motherto · 16/07/2021 19:20

Hi I really hope you are feeling better soon as a sufferer of health anxiety too I can only imagine what you are going through if only you test positive I would separate for the time being although if your husband also tests positive and your toddler negative is there a family member who could help you out for a few days

whatswithtodaytoday · 16/07/2021 19:22

@Motherto

Given they're going to be isolating, they can't have a family member help out 🤦

I really feel for you OP, I have health anxiety and am dreading testing positive (it is surely only a matter of time). Realistically your toddler will most likely be fine, and as you're very infectious before symptoms start they're probably already infected anyway.

RoseAddict · 16/07/2021 19:24

I would not attempt to distance from a toddler at all. Both my dc have been exposed to covid directly and repeatedly and they’ve been completely fine I hope yours are too and that you get better soon

Ifitquacks · 16/07/2021 19:25

I wouldn’t distance from my toddler or young child at all. In fact I didn’t distance from my 3 young children when I had it. None displayed any symptoms.

Toottootdrivers · 16/07/2021 19:48

I didn't distance from my toddler either. However, if you want to, then of course you can get someone else to help out. That's what the Dominic Cummings debacle was allegedly all about!

JellyBabiesFan · 16/07/2021 19:51

I would not distance but the amount of viral loading supposedly partly determines how ill somebody might get although it is rare for toddlers to get ill. For that reason it might be an idea to try and avoid speaking face to face at very close proximity. Other than that in your shoes I would carry on as normal.

PumpkinKlNG · 16/07/2021 19:52

Surely you just act normal? I am a single parent so would just have to get on with it, I wouldn’t distance from a toddler

ChocOrange1 · 16/07/2021 19:52

I wouldn't distance from my small child, unless they were extremely vulnerable.
Children, in general, get covid very mildly. Obviously he still needs to be cared for. If you and your husband are both vaccinated then the chance of passing it on to him is reduced anyway.

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FightingtheFoo · 16/07/2021 20:32

Thanks all - I honestly just had no idea. It didn't really seem possible to socially distance but am trying to stay back a little.

Such a nightmare. We don't have anyone who could help but even if we did it probably wouldn't be safe.

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OliveTree75 · 16/07/2021 20:44

I didn't distance at all from my kids when i had it. My eldest who spends more time in his room caught it. My 5yo and 1yo who are constantly hanging off me didn't catch it.

rainbowfairydust · 16/07/2021 20:57

I would just do the best you can... Keep Windows open, wash your hands and perhaps wear a mask when cuddling or just to try to breathe the other way.... I have been telling myself that we are all going to be exposed to covid at some point as it won't go away, so perhaps the younger we are, the better... Maybe we will build up a better immune defence by doing it now. I expect your toddler won't even show any signs as they don't catch it the same as the older generations! Might even be better to get it now whilst young

olderthanyouthink · 16/07/2021 21:28

I wouldn't be, DD (2.5) would be so distressed and there just isn't the space to do it without me having to lock myself in a room and have her cry at the door all day.

FakeFruitShoot · 16/07/2021 21:33

My DD had it when she was 8 and we didn't isolate, if anything we spent time closer together as she was frightened and poorly.

I wouldn't self isolate from kids at all, and other adults in the house would lrobanlydo what we do with colds - just no kissing or drinks sharing.

Lou573 · 16/07/2021 21:39

OP, dh and I just had it, didn’t distance at all from 5 year old and toddler. They’re going to get exposed at some point anyway and presumably it would help build up immunity to be exposed at a young age. They tested negative and showed no symptoms at any point.

Lnix · 16/07/2021 21:54

My five year old was exposed to 3 positive adult cases in our household at the same time. We didn't distance from her at all and she didn't seem to be unwell at all. Not sure if she didn't get it or was asymptomatic. I have significant health anxiety and was 7 weeks pregnant at the time. Aghhh! Looking back it was a hard time but we got through it and so will you. I'm sure all will be fine. Just do your isolation and then put it all behind you xx

Indigopearl · 17/07/2021 08:26

I breastfed my 12 month old when I had covid and he didn't show any symptoms. Try not to worry, your toddler is very unlikely to get badly ill.

fairgame84 · 17/07/2021 08:42

I didn't even distance from my 16yo. DS and DH never caught it.
DH tried to distance but gave up part way through a night on the sofa because he'd rather catch the rona than carry on sleeping in the same room as the dog

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