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Pu my 10mo in childcare/nursery and he's been ill ever since!

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stiltonontoast · 05/12/2018 10:56

Just wondering if this is normal.

I started back at work PT in Sept and my little boy goes to Nursery 2 days a week.

Since then he's picked up all sorts and I don't think he's ever recovered. First it was croup - for which me and DH had to have a week off work between us and LO was very ill, it took him a few weeks to recover with cold symptoms lingering. Then we all had tonsillitis, then colds again with DH suffering worst with high temps, now my DH has a chest infection another high temp and LO and I both have colds / runny noses and LO has a nasty cough.

I honestly can't remember when he was last well.

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chloechloe · 05/12/2018 11:28

I’m afraid it’s par for the course although some children seem to get ill more frequently than others. Their immune system needs to develop and starting nursery in the autumn / winter will always be worse than in the milder months.

I have some friends who only put their children in childcare later, at the age of 3, and they’re going through the same now. I think it just comes from being around so many more children in one go.

I recommend wrapping up warm and getting plenty of fresh air where possible to help strengthen the immune system.

RedPandaMama · 05/12/2018 11:32

We're the same OP. Since 1yo DD started in September she's had hand, foot and mouth, sickness bug, a chest infection and an endless cold. I'm just hoping it means once she's in pre-school she'll have had most things and be immune once she's in school.

BifsWif · 05/12/2018 11:34

Completely normal. My little one was ill for her first 6 - 12 months at nursery. She’s preschool now and much better.

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bobstersmum · 05/12/2018 11:40

It's normal, unfortunately. My dc didn't go to nursery until they were 3 but, boy did they get their illnesses all in one go! This time of year is the worst anyway. Mine are almost 5 and almost 6 now, and apart from the usual things going around in class, I think they have built some immunity. Your little one will be strong as an ox by the time they go to school I bet!

chumbal · 05/12/2018 11:54

DD & DS were the same. It's horrific & we caught it all too Sad

My two are now at Secondary School & are fairly robust but it was a long wait.

Be kind to yourself & DC Thanks

Birk · 05/12/2018 11:56

So normal. My dd started around 11 months in November time a few years back and was ill for the whole winter back to back, the good news is she built up an amazing immunity from it!

Bobbiepin · 05/12/2018 12:01

Since starting in August DD has had a chest infection, a UTI, a chesty cough (viral), conjunctivitis, and a rash that could have been hfm but wasn't. It feels endless. She does have periods when she's well but right now they feel few and far between. She's got a constant runny nose now.

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stiltonontoast · 05/12/2018 12:04

Right ok. That has put me at ease somewhat. Thank you!

What a crap situation for them, although I suppose we all have to go through it.

Any tips to strengthen his immune system? We already spend a ton of time outside dog walking every day so we've ticked that box.

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PepsiLola · 05/12/2018 12:17

Think of it this way, your child is building an amazing immune system for the rest of his life.

My DS was the same, I felt like he was always poorly and my MIL referred to him as a "sickly child" which made me flip out.

PepsiLola · 05/12/2018 12:18

My HV recommended vitamin D drops (put some drops in their drink).

It won't be forever they will get better. My DS is in reception now, and is rarely poorly.

Bobbiepin · 05/12/2018 13:30

Think of it this way, your child is building an amazing immune system for the rest of his life.

I bloody hope so!

megletthesecond · 05/12/2018 13:33

Really normal IME.

However on the plus side mine have had hardly any time off school. The nursery years must have boosted their immune system.

Ilovewillow · 05/12/2018 13:34

My daughter had almost a permanent cold the whole time she was at nursery as did I when I caught it off of her but since starting school 7 yrs ago she's only been off school for three days so I suspect it helped her immune system - no comfort to you right now though I appreciate!

Rufus27 · 05/12/2018 13:35

Very normal from our experience. It does get better!

chumbal · 05/12/2018 18:00

Varied diet & fresh air.

If my two ever got really run down I would let them have a week off to recover Smile Although I understand this is not always practical with with commitments Wink

Starlight456 · 05/12/2018 18:05

My Ds (11) was like this since he started school barely ever ill

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