https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:33:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-how-lo1-didnt-get-lo2-sick-as-a-newborn#post-2806542 Tue, 27 Feb 2018 13:03:48 +0000 gingerbebe 2806542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS1 got a HORRIBLE case of hand food mouth when DS2 was born. We literally kept the BABY quarantined in the master bedroom for over 3 weeks. Our pediatrician told us that we needed to keep the baby away for a week AFTER the scabs started peeling to make double sure the baby didn't get sick. I Lysoled everything, my hands were cracked and peeling from washing, and I made DH handle most of DS1's care. It was awful and DH ended up getting HMF from DS1, but neither I nor the baby got it. We just held the baby up from a distance and said hi and then would run him back into the room. </p> <p>Personally, I would not nurse both my kids at the same time if the older was sick, but that's my preference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-how-lo1-didnt-get-lo2-sick-as-a-newborn#post-2806519 Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:58:01 +0000 snowjewelz 2806519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When DD1 was sick with DD2 being a newborn, I remember we did separate them a lot. I nursed DD2 and she was totally fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-how-lo1-didnt-get-lo2-sick-as-a-newborn#post-2806114 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 22:15:00 +0000 Grace 2806114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did not let my older kid touch the baby unless she was wearing her mitts. Also, breastfeeding is awesome. Our whole family got the stomach flu and it missed the baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-how-lo1-didnt-get-lo2-sick-as-a-newborn#post-2806102 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 20:55:18 +0000 bhbee 2806102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My second was born in January and it wasn’t a problem for us. He didn’t get sick much until he was about 9m (and from then he was sick all the time and eventually did get rsv by his bday ... but early on it was fine). My kids actually rarely get the same illnesses even now which I always find weird since they’re home together a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-how-lo1-didnt-get-lo2-sick-as-a-newborn#post-2806086 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 18:51:54 +0000 Woolly Mammoth 2806086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son (3 at the time) had back-to-back illnesses, including a 106 degree fever, when his sister was 2-3 weeks old. She didn't get sick! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-how-lo1-didnt-get-lo2-sick-as-a-newborn#post-2806076 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 16:52:02 +0000 LBee 2806076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’ll be honest and say we didn’t successfully keep LO2 healthy. My LO1 was the sickest he’s even been when LO2 was born - just a string of crazy illnesses.. Sending good thoughts. We had the most luck when we discovered Wet Ones antibacterial hand wipes (available on Amazon in a 10 pack via prime) - it was so much easier to just wipe his hands down when he coughed, etc. I also sometimes wore a robe when I was around LO2 and took it off around LO1, but I was admittedly nuts about trying to not cross contaminate germs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-how-lo1-didnt-get-lo2-sick-as-a-newborn#post-2806071 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 15:13:37 +0000 travellingbee 2806071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Big L didn’t give Little L his flu at 5 weeks old! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-how-lo1-didnt-get-lo2-sick-as-a-newborn#post-2806069 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 14:18:13 +0000 Littlebit7 2806069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just three weeks ago I was sick and so was LO1. The new baby was 4 weeks ago. He only got the sniffles. I was nursing round the clock. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-how-lo1-didnt-get-lo2-sick-as-a-newborn#post-2806057 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 13:40:14 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2806057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Champagne: my dd also had croup when ds was a newborn! And a high fever thing 104+. And colds. Omg, remembering preschool for her!!! 😬 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-how-lo1-didnt-get-lo2-sick-as-a-newborn#post-2806056 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 13:38:31 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2806056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My second got sick within a few weeks and my third is 2 months and just switched to all formula but we did avoid one cold and hopefully the stomach bug the older two had. Omg the sanitizing.. misery. My second was hospitalized with some kind of virus/cold because of a fever and it was mostly just inconvenient, he was fine. I have been nervous this time with my dec baby and terrible flu season and two older kids who we kept home as much as possible but the older one is in school. It sucks but we will all get through! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-how-lo1-didnt-get-lo2-sick-as-a-newborn#post-2806047 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 12:11:05 +0000 bees_knees 2806047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS1 and DS2 both had norovirus when DS3 was 1-2 weeks old. I was terrified. Somehow, both DS3 and I escaped unscathed. </p> <p>I think breastfeeding (and lots of prayer haha) helps a ton! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-how-lo1-didnt-get-lo2-sick-as-a-newborn#post-2806045 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 12:05:24 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2806045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 2.5 year old got croup when DD was like 2 weeks old and she didn't get it. He also got a random mystery fever thing when she was a month old and she never got it either. I think BFing helps a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-how-lo1-didnt-get-lo2-sick-as-a-newborn#post-2806044 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 12:03:28 +0000 missyoori 2806044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a very sick 8 year old, 3 year old, grandma, and nanny when I came home from the hospiral with LO3 ughhhh~~ I literally quarantined myself in my bedroom with LO3, and DH/my mom/the nanny took care of the 2 older ones. LO3 has not been sick (knock on wood)! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-how-lo1-didnt-get-lo2-sick-as-a-newborn#post-2806037 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 11:33:12 +0000 Foodnerd81 2806037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 2.5 year old got sick so often after baby sister was born! And I won’t lie and say the baby never got sick, but it was always much milder than big sis. The worst was a stomach bug that went through the house but missed the baby! I think nursing helps a lot in this particular situation. I also think it’s inevitable that second babies get more germs than your first would have but hopefully t won’t be bad! I’m sure your precautions will help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-how-lo1-didnt-get-lo2-sick-as-a-newborn#post-2806036 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 11:32:20 +0000 MrsADS 2806036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No ideas, but following... my son will be 2y8m when baby brother arrives in May and he has the daycare crud nonstop and I'm very nervous about this. It seems like a recipe for disaster. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-how-lo1-didnt-get-lo2-sick-as-a-newborn#post-2806032 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 11:25:46 +0000 DesertDreams88 2806032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 2-yr-old son is starting to come down with a bad, scratchy / wet cough. No other symptoms yet but it just started yesterday. My newborn is literally only 8 days old. My son had been kissing her (on the mouth!) and holding her and let out a couple of coughs around her, but now that it's worse, we'll try to keep them in separate rooms as much as possible. But grandma is here from across the country and obvi wants to see them both. We're also going to push water intake, juice, liquid vitamins, etc. DH bought some kid-friendly cough suppressant options today, I think (he isn't home yet). Also, I nurse them both. Which, I think will help in this scenario? I'll try washing afterward with soap and water. </p> <p>Please tell me about how your older child got sick but your very-young newborn didn't! I need some encouragement. All I can think of is RSV at 8-days-old..... </p>