Daycare Sickness WWYD

[Birdie]

DS had his 6 month well visit today and while we were there we discovered he had a fever (101). It's most likely from a lingering ear infection.

Assuming he has no fever tonight and tomorrow morning, would you send him to daycare tomorrow? Am I "that mom" if I do?

ETA: In case it seems silly, I'm asking because 101 is when they send kids home and require 24 hours home fever free. Tomorrow morning would be less than 24 hours.

[Ashley&Scott]

Did he have signs of an ear infection?

[countthestars]

With no other symptoms, I'd send.

[Birdie]

Aug 26, 2014 13:25:41 GMT -5 Ashley&Scott said:

Did he have signs of an ear infection?

He was diagnosed with a double infection two weeks ago. Did a round of antibiotics and he was better up until Sunday night when he became a snot bucket again.

But so far he hasn't ever shown signs that his ears were bothering him either time. Just being fussy at night. He didn't have a fever this morning when I left for work. DH brought him to the pedi today for the visit, so I didn't know he was feverish until they took his temp and checked his ears to confirm the infection.

[hski2349]

As long as he seems fine,I would, but I may also be "that" mom.

[Ashley&Scott]

Aug 26, 2014 13:28:54 GMT -5 Birdie said:

Aug 26, 2014 13:25:41 GMT -5 Ashley&Scott said:

Did he have signs of an ear infection?

He was diagnosed with a double infection two weeks ago. Did a round of antibiotics and he was better up until Sunday night when he became a snot bucket again.

But so far he hasn't ever shown signs that his ears were bothering him either time. Just being fussy at night. He didn't have a fever this morning when I left for work. DH brought him to the pedi today for the visit, so I didn't know he was feverish until they took his temp and checked his ears to confirm the infection.

If his ears were red at the appointment & the pedi prescribed more antibiotics for the ear infection I would send him. Assuming he's not completely miserable. If he is miserable I would stay home with him. 

[Birdie]

Thanks guys! I was thinking it would be ok since it's most likely from the ear infection, but I wanted to double check.

[undecidedowl]

Did the pedi prescribe more antibiotics? If so, I would assume ear infection and send.

If not, then I wouldn't think the old ear infection would be causing a fever now.

[natablue]

IF there are no other symptoms and he's acting fine, I would send him.

[pierogigirl]

If it's due to ear infection and he's happy tomorrow, I'd send.

[redheadk]

Ear infections are such a PITA and so hard to get rid of. I'd send

[Deleted]

My daycare allows kids to return as long as it's a confirmed ear infection (i.e. not something contagious.)

If no fever, I'd definitely send. With a fever, I'd probably still try to send, but I'd make sure to tell the daycare about her (or his, in your case) ears.

[melsamoony]

I would send him so long as he is feeling OK. Ear infections aren't contagious so I don't think you are that mom ;-)

[sporklemotion]

Based on what you've said, and if there is no fever I would; however, if he is acting "off," (if he had shots), I wouldn't. I think the rule is there partly because of contagion and partly because sick kids can't really participate (as much as a 6 month old would, lol) and can be fussier than normal. That doesn't seem to be the case for your DS.

[elcjet]

If he was placed on antibiotics and has no fever tomorrow morning, for sure I would send him. Not contagious and probably will be feeling a heck of a lot better.