https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 18 May 2026 15:54:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-cancel-because-child-has-cold#post-2613245 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 09:57:59 +0000 Bibliolove 2613245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is it a babysitter you would only use for dates out? I probably wouldn't worry about it, since it wasn't an actual job, just a meet and greet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-cancel-because-child-has-cold#post-2613221 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 09:25:02 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2613221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, I think she doesn't want to catch his cold. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-cancel-because-child-has-cold#post-2613069 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 21:27:07 +0000 maddyz 2613069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think talking about the stock policy makes a lot of sense. And is something better done now and clearly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-cancel-because-child-has-cold#post-2613064 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 21:13:54 +0000 pastemoo 2613064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aprild: She might also be reflecting--you brought up the cold, she might think that you want to wait till he is healthier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-cancel-because-child-has-cold#post-2613059 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 20:57:54 +0000 Anagram 2613059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eh I think it's odd...it seems like if she were eager for the job she'd come when invited. I think it's something to bring up and ask directly. I know nannies are different but our nanny has worked when our kids have pink eye, croup, colds, bronchitis, weird rashes, strep throat--the works. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-cancel-because-child-has-cold#post-2613037 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 20:25:40 +0000 MrsB2012 2613037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second the opinion that she just doesn't want him to be extra shy/ more clingy if he isn't feeling well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-cancel-because-child-has-cold#post-2613031 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 20:20:19 +0000 Mamaof2 2613031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My guess would be that she wanted her first impression to be a good one and if DS is sick he may be clingy and not receptive to her - when is is feeling good the visit might go better 🙂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-cancel-because-child-has-cold#post-2613030 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 20:18:28 +0000 KayKay 2613030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since it's just a meet-and-greet sort of thing, I'm guessing she'd rather he not be under the weather or contagious -- it's not like she is cancelling an actual sitting job when you would have plans? So I wouldn't be too worried about that.</p> <p>I would also differentiate between the start/early stages of a cold (where the kid generally feels worse, is more contagious) vs. the cough/runny nose that is still sticking around despite all other symptoms being gone. I think it's more acceptable for either of you to cancel in the early stages of a cold. But if I cancelled every time one of my kids had a slight cough or runny nose, we wouldn't leave the house all winter! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-cancel-because-child-has-cold#post-2613025 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 19:55:41 +0000 Cole 2613025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I'd give her another shot still. She might be thinking that since you gave her the heads up you wanted to cancel? I definitely think coldsv are part of the territory with babysitting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-cancel-because-child-has-cold#post-2613022 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 19:53:41 +0000 caterw 2613022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe she thought it wouldn't be a good time for you if your LO was sick? I would ask her about it when she comes over to meet her, but in a casual way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-cancel-because-child-has-cold#post-2613014 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 19:45:09 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2613014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never had it happen with a sitter, but my Dad has this rule. My mom, Dad and Nanny all got really sick last Fall from my son. It was a really rough recovery for all of them (in 60s). So although I haven't heard of it, I get it... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitter-cancel-because-child-has-cold#post-2613012 Mon, 29 Aug 2016 19:41:24 +0000 cat620 2613012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found a babysitter that I liked through a Facebook group. I haven't met her yet, but we chatted through messages, and I think she seems like a good fit. She suggested coming to my house this week to meet my two boys and make sure I want to hire her in the future. My oldest son just started preschool, and that means he is coming in contact with germs from the other kids. He already has his first cold of the school year and has a slight cough and a runny nose. I let the babysitter know he has a cold, and she replied that she wants to reschedule for later in the week and for me to let her know how he's feeling. I get the impression that she doesn't want to be around my kids unless they are 100% well. Is this normal? I feel like little kids get coughs and runny noses frequently, and I'm not sure what I would do if I was depending on her and she cancelled at the last minute. </p>