Chicken Pox - horrible little blistery feckers - making DS's life a misery ...

[Taylormama]

This is a moan on behalf of DS as he is covered in pox - they seemed to quadruple overnight - he is mega itchy and unhappy and very feverish last night. Please can someone reassure me that the third day is the turning point and he will be a happier little boy tomorrow - he is 11.5 months old? Also he has them in his bum, over his willy and balls and apparently can;t use calamine there - any suggestions gratefully received.

poor ickle wickle chubbly nephew

tepid bath with bicarb in it?

porridge oats under the tap?

Why can't you use calamine there? Who told you that?

He probably will start to get better tomorrow

thanks lulu - he is sooooooooooooooooo miserable - he isn't eating - done all the oaty bath stuff ... cheer me up with a tale of baby lulu's divaness please

belgo - pharmacist told me that - did she spin me a lie?!

I'm just surprised to hear that. It could be true.

i was surprised as thought you could put calamine everywhere - but his bum looks so sore - changing his nappy makes him wail ...

oh where to begin with the divaness.....

she has a selection of (plastic) jewellery now...she enjoys modelling it, with her sunhat and my shoes on!

aw - so sweet ... need to see piccies of you in your 80's regalia!

will send you a link

why is your MSN never on???

My dd had chicken pox and I put calamine everywhere. I thought as long as it wasn't used internally, I thought it was fine.

coz i am at work and have a different laptop!! Will have it on over the weekend when i am looking after spotty pants

belgo - think i will risk it TBH then ...

ok..catch up then !

We used Eurax lotion - similar to calamine but lasts a lot longer. We used it everywhere! Bum, willy, bits, face and ears. Only the ones right by his eyes were omitted. There's also a cream but it takes forever to put on when the spots have come in battalions. Also piriton syrup - it really helps to combat the itching.

thanks for the tip corrie - will give it a whirl ... lulu - speak soon

put some porridge oats into the sock end of a pair of tights and put this closed into the bath. The oats in water will be calming on his skin. This worked a treat for my kids.