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Terrified my baby will get my ringworm!

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showersandflowers · 12/02/2022 06:05

I have ringworm that I'm being treated for. I'm terrified my 5 week old will get it by being in my bed with me for feeds. Washing machine is broken so we can't wash bedding. Is it super likely she'll get it? Freaking out.

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PostThenGhost · 12/02/2022 07:38

It’s quite likely. Your DP too.

It’s contagious as long as any spores are alive. This means it can spread on contact to other parts of your body, or to other people, even when you’re being treated
Sharing towels, clothing, and bedding can spread it from person to person

Take bedding to the laundrette?
Buy a new, cheap, set from Asda or somewhere?
Or feed out of bed until you can clean the bedding?

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