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WWYD? Parents visiting but dad has a cold

tko72tko72 member
in January 2012 Moms

My parents live across the country and are flying to see their first grandson, and I'm super excited that they're coming, especially because this means my mom can take care of me and the LO while I'm recovering, but now my dad has come down with a cold and is coughing nonstop. I've passed my due date so LO is due any day now, and they are scheduled to fly in next Monday.

I know NBs are susceptible to bacteria/viruses so I normally would not want any sick people near my LO, but what to do when it's my visiting dad who can't wait to meet his first grandchild? As long as he doesn't share his germs with LO (not cough on him, wash his hands before handling him), wouldn't it be ok? Or, handle LO after he's gotten his vaccination shots?

Any moms who were/are in the same boat? TIA!!!

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  • DEBBIE33CASEYDEBBIE33CASEY
    You could always get him one of those surgical masks they hand out at doctor's offices and have him wear that, along with a LOT of hand sanitation.  I'm honestly not sure what I would do in your situation.  Hopefully he will recover before he gets here!
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  • stpaulcitygirlstpaulcitygirl member

    Maybe review with your doc?  If your dad could wear a face mask & use antibacterial hand wash with a mild cold when he comes to visit, then it could be fine to visit baby with precautions in place.  But, if it's worse than a common cold (i.e. something viral or a something that could quickly lead to pnemonia/bronchitis), then I would definetly limit contact with him until your dad's feeling better, since baby is so susceptable to getting sick. 

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  • JessireeJessiree

    Make him wash his hands and hold the baby in such a way that he's not coughing right in the baby's face.

    Waiting until after shots isn't going to do anything - there isn't a vax for the common cold. If they're not coming until Monday, there's a good chance your dad will be feeling better by then anyways. 

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  • SoonToBeMsPSoonToBeMsP member

    Oh, this is tough. It's hard to say "wait to hold your grandchild", but it's all about protecting your newborn baby, ya know?

    I like the idea of a face mask and TONS of hand washing. You might also suggest he limit (not eliminate) his holding until he is less... projectile with his coughs ;) 

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  • Kristine SchillingKristine Schilling

    by monday, if it just a common cold, he should no longer be contagious. I hope.

    Mask, as a PP said. Lots of hand soap. Limit him holding child.

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  • sweetky_06sweetky_06 member

    My Dad had a cold (I think he was about 5 days into it) when my niece was born and he waited 3 days to hold her. He was more worried than my sister was! I don't think he kissed her for several days more after that. 

    Lots of hand washing and hand sanitizer! 

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  • trackchik6trackchik6 member

    I wouldn't be that concerned since they're not planning to come in until next Monday.  He should be feeling better by then, or if not then, very soon thereafter.  I think it is fine to talk to your pedi about.  I think he and everyone else should wash their hands all the time and I think it is fair to ask him not to hold the baby until he is feeling better- it seems like he should be feeling better after a day or two at your house.  

    I have a cold right now.  I hope I am feeling better by the time I have the baby! 

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  • bigbearbigbear
    You should be ok as long as he washes his hands and wears a mask (ya know those surgical ones).
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  • mudluscious4mudluscious4 member
    Lots of hand-washing, plus you're most contagious early on with a cold anyway.  Don't know how long your dad's colds usually last but if by Monday he's only dealing with the dregs of the cold you shouldn't have to worry much.
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  • dizzycooksdizzycooks member
    I vote go with your gut and ask him to use common sense.  I am also incredibly sick and so is DH.  We are both coughing junk up, sneezing and blowing our noses constantly.  Either way, this baby is going to show up and we are the ones who have to take care of her.
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