https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:51:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-okay-to-send-toddler-with-impetigo-back-to-daycare#post-2637416 Sun, 16 Oct 2016 06:28:48 +0000 HappyBaker 2637416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think he should be ok by tomorrow to go back, I'm pretty sure when DS had it they said as long as it wasn't oozing or shiny anymore it was fine. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-okay-to-send-toddler-with-impetigo-back-to-daycare#post-2637343 Sat, 15 Oct 2016 19:20:27 +0000 Mrs. Deer 2637343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Should be ok! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-okay-to-send-toddler-with-impetigo-back-to-daycare#post-2637314 Sat, 15 Oct 2016 17:31:47 +0000 travellingbee 2637314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think as long as they are cleared by the doctor it's ok!👌 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-is-it-okay-to-send-toddler-with-impetigo-back-to-daycare#post-2637262 Sat, 15 Oct 2016 12:08:21 +0000 Astro Bee 2637262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS scratched his face sometime during Sunday night, and later developed impetigo. We didn't realize it until Thursday when it started to spread. The day before it just looked like a small scab on the scratch. We took him to the walk-in clinic at his doctor's office, and 10 mins later were getting a prescription for topical anti-biotics filled. The doctor said within 24 hrs of applying the cream, it shouldn't be contagious anymore. It looks really terrible still, but maybe won't be as bad on Monday. Would you send your child to daycare anyway? We kept him home on Friday, while he was still considered quite contagious. We usually err on the side of caution, but I have my 12 week ultrasound Monday morning. </p> <p>Has your child had impetigo? How old were they and how did you handle it? </p>