https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:15:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hand-foot-and-mouth-need-suggestions#post-2183865 Tue, 19 May 2015 20:37:16 +0000 marionberry 2183865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ILoveLettie: That's a good idea. I have one with a clip somewhere. I need to find it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hand-foot-and-mouth-need-suggestions#post-2183725 Tue, 19 May 2015 18:29:02 +0000 jaguar 2183725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ILoveLettie: Great idea! We had a little pocket sanitiser that went everywhere. And washed a huge bunch of toys and stuff, just in case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hand-foot-and-mouth-need-suggestions#post-2183722 Tue, 19 May 2015 18:27:26 +0000 ILoveLettie 2183722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hugs! We are currently in the middle of an HFM breakout at LO's daycare and she had it--sore only in her mouth though. Definitely extra sanitizing of hands and of any toys that all may come in contact with. Wash your own hands/sanitize them as much as possible because they're the main things touching all 3 little ones! Maybe get one of those tiny hand sanitzers that you can clip onto your belt loop? That's what we use at the daycare between hand-washings. Only takes a few seconds to use so you can do it when he puts his hands on you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hand-foot-and-mouth-need-suggestions#post-2183719 Tue, 19 May 2015 18:21:59 +0000 marionberry 2183719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks @mamag @jaguar! The only open sores are in his mouth right now and I'm trying to constantly wash my hands and such but he keeps putting his hands in his mouth and then touching me...so I'm not sure I'm going to be able to avoid his germs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hand-foot-and-mouth-need-suggestions#post-2183689 Tue, 19 May 2015 17:44:57 +0000 jaguar 2183689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Insane hand washing, particularly after nappies as well. It's pretty easy to catch, so just do your best - it's hard with little ones, but they're pretty resilient. x </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hand-foot-and-mouth-need-suggestions#post-2183680 Tue, 19 May 2015 17:13:52 +0000 MamaG 2183680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My understanding was the fluid from the blisters/sores is what was infectious. We were advised to be very careful with LO's open or weeping sores and to wash our hands. Somehow DH ended up with it, even though I was the primary caretaker. </p> <p>So I would start with trying to keep any fluid away from the twins. And make sure you are taking care of yourself. You don't want it either! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hand-foot-and-mouth-need-suggestions#post-2183669 Tue, 19 May 2015 17:03:52 +0000 marionberry 2183669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So my 20 month old was diagnosed today with HFMD. It's primarily in his throat and mouth, with some sores on his butt right now. No more fever so the dr thought he was almost over the worst of it.</p> <p>But I have 8 week old twins and the dr told me to keep him away from them. How do I do that?! I'm watching all 3 of them by myself and while I can prevent ds from kissing them like normal, they're all in the living room with me and I'm sure I'm passing germs between them.</p> <p>Any ideas for trying to prevent my twins from getting sick? </p>