Poor Judgement?

lorist202

So, DS had walking pnemonia and an ear infection on 2/22.  He completed his antibiotics on 2/28.

Last weekend, the grandparents were really giving me grief about being so overprotective, and I started to question if I really am.  On Saturday, my dad took DS outside for about 25 mins.  On Sunday, MIL took DS outside for about an hour.  Both times, he wore a ski jacket and hat.  The temp on both days reached a high of 48.

Since then, he seemed to start exhibiting the cold symptoms and cough again, and today, he's back to the fever of 102+.  We're seeing the pediatrician this aft.

 Should I have stood my ground for him not to go outside?

brettsmama

No, I think going outside is fine and he was dressed appropriately, fresh air is good.
Illnesses are caused by bacteria, viruses, fungus etc., not going out when it's cold.

kcisthebombdotcom

i don't think it was a bad idea to let your child play outside in nearly 50 degree weather after antibiotics were fully completed for a few days. that is crazy. fresh air and vitamin d from the sun are good for kids.

with that being said, i hope

JenniCollins

brettsmama:

No, I think going outside is fine and he was dressed appropriately, fresh air is good. Illnesses are caused by ba

ASmallWonder

brettsmama:

No, I think going outside is fine and he was dressed appropriately, fresh air is good. Illnesses are caused by ba

1026pumpkin

brettsmama:

No, I think going outside is fine and he was dressed appropriately, fresh air is good. Illnesses are caused by ba

TiffanyBerry

No, they were not displaying poor judgement.  In fact, I agree with them that you were being over protective.  Getting out into the fresh air is good for a body, and not only is 48F not all that cold, but he was warmly dressed.

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brettsmama

catycate

If DS wants to go outside, we go outside, sick or well, cold or warm.