Ear infection ugh daycare

PhillyGal34

I love our daycare. I do. DS does too. He started less than two weeks ago and already had a cold, was bitten (didn't break the skin thankfully) and now he has an ear infection. Poor guy.  We started antibiotics but is there anything else I can do to help him? Sleeping has been a struggle.  I know these things happen to full term babies in daycare too but I feel like I let him down.  

PhillyGal34

And with the biting incident they were really on top of it. The baby's parents were told and they have to do some training and incident reports were signed etc. don't want them to come across badly. It's just a germ vent!

DrRx

Daycare is tough on everyone with germs. (((hugs))) I'm sorry that your LO is sick.  I don't really think that there is much that you can do other than to stay on top of it and clear any and all snot as much as you can and use antibiotics when appropriate. 

 

Pips09

Unfortunately the germs come with the territory. Just try to make him as comfortable as possible, but it sounds like you are doing all you can. I totally understand what you are going through. We are on day 5 of bronchitis and it sucks. 

jcsntms06

I swear the first year that DD1 was in daycare she was sick more than I wanted to count. I hope your boy is feeling better soon. Other than cool mist machine, angled bed, for that snot, and lots of cuddles, your probably just going have to let the meds work it's magic. Hugs Mama! 

PhillyGal34

Thanks guys! We both stayed home and he is feeling better.... and will not stay still! Maybe if I wasn't sick I'd feel up to chasing him around but I'm just drained and it is only lunch time! I think he is bored with me too... we've been through a million toys and I think he wants his friends.  I'm hoping he will take a nap soon so I can eat and sit for a second and so that we can go for a walk afterward. it is in the 60's and going to the 70's soon so I want to take advantage of the weather and get some fresh air!!! 

katie4253

Some kids just get EIs.  Boys get them more often than girls.  Kids with round heads get them more than kids with longer heads. 

DS gets them all the time, tubes were the best decision we've made as parents.  He had EIs all the time.