My DC has been fighting a cold for a couple of weeks, and yesterday was diagnosed with a chest infection. The GP suspects it developed from the lingering cold — and I can’t help but wonder whether the cold nursery environment played a role.
The room is kept at 19–20°C with air conditioning, and when I picked him up the day before the diagnosis, he was wearing just a short-sleeved vest and trousers — no top layer, despite my request that he be dressed more warmly due to his cold. His arms were freezing, and it really unsettled me.
I’ve raised it with the nursery and they’re looking into it, but it’s left me wondering: is this common? How have others managed clothing choices and indoor temperature at nursery — especially when little ones are unwell or in air-conditioned spaces?
Would really appreciate hearing others’ experiences or advice.