https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:54:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2451916 Sat, 06 Feb 2016 08:22:31 +0000 Ms. RV 2451916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you live in a place that requires a furnace this time of year? I personally have a phlegmy cough for much of the winter because the furnaces dry out the air without being sick. Their LO could be the same way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2451891 Sat, 06 Feb 2016 07:29:12 +0000 MrsSRS 2451891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Your LO should be fine. I understand this kind of fear. It was important for me to get help with it so I didn't make myself sick from anxiety. You might consider that? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2451795 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 22:33:52 +0000 youboots 2451795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>T is 11 mo and will randomly cough a week or more after she was actually sick. She always seems to have an icky nose. While I certainly understand why you were worried/upset I doubt the friends would have brought over a legit sick kid. My DD was in the PICU shortly after birth so I only allowed my mom for the first month- I get it. You did all you could short of having no visitors. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2451754 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 21:32:27 +0000 travellingbee 2451754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think that regular hand washing and a little Lysol would be plenty in this situation. No need to isolate yourself and baby at all. DS2 got a little cold from his brother at 2 weeks and it was no big deal. A stuffy/runny nose. No fever or anything. And your baby will likely not get anything at all. Did you have anxiety before becoming pregnant? Have you discussed treatment options with you doctor? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2451724 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 20:54:46 +0000 jlm22 2451724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't find this out until recently as my mom knew I would have freaked out, but she came to visit us in the hospital the day my daughter was born. Apparently, right when she got home she started throwing up and got an awful stomach bug. She said she cried and was sick to her stomach but didn't want to tell me (unless the baby got sick, of course) because it would have made me worry. Anyways... The babe was fine. She also made it through the rest of her germy cousins visits without a cold. I would freak out and regret just about every outing / visit we did for the first couple of months. Between the disinfecting and nursing, it sounds like you are doing everything right! Try not to worry, it will be okay! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2451675 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 20:09:30 +0000 SweetCaroline 2451675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You're totally fine mama! Baby gets immunity just from normal nursing. Get some sleep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2451225 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:28:39 +0000 avivoca 2451225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Your baby will likely be fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2451217 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:26:09 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2451217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's gonna be fine!</p> <p>My lo1 has had colds off and on since lo2 was born in October. Mostly on. Lo2 is on his second or third cold now, second time running a fever. With the first we did have to be in the hospital for monitoring, but he was just fine, and he is formula fed! :P This one has been really bad on lo1 (as in, she's been sick long enough that if she doesn't keep improving like yesterday we may be admitted to the hospital to see if they missed something) and dh is pretty sick too so I'm hoping lo2 has it easy like me. It's hard not to worry though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2451207 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:22:43 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2451207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you'll be ok! You shouldn't have to stay in your bedroom for 16 hours, especially since your DH cleaned. My friend and her twins came over when DD was a week old. One of them started coughing. She never touched DD. She never got sick. Try not to stress yourself out too much if you can. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2451187 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:08:32 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 2451187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know it's rough to have sickness brought to your house when you have such a new baby, but I really think that he'll be fine since your LO was tucked in to you the whole time and didn't come into direct contact with the child. Since your husband disinfected everything, I think you'll be fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2451000 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 12:12:31 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2451000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catomd00: Yes, my DH brought home a lot of germs from work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450998 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 12:12:15 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2450998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would not worry. Something like that could have easily happened out in public. And with my second, I'm sure my older child brought home plenty of coughs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450985 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 12:05:21 +0000 catomd00 2450985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's more likely you or your husband will get sick fr that than baby. I also think it's more likely baby will get sick from one of you bringing germs home from the general public unless you're not leaving your house. You really can only do so much to control these things and I think you've gone above and beyond with the measures taken. I'm sure everything will be just fine. I understand your anxiety but I don't think the level of worrying is going to be very healthy long term and would encourage you to discuss with your doctor or therapist sooner rather than later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450913 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 11:29:26 +0000 kiddosc 2450913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I understand you've gone through a lot of struggle to get this baby, but I think your reaction is probably a little overblown. You don't need to hide in your bedroom, cold germs can't live on surfaces for that long. I wouldn't even think that the child was sick, 2 coughs really isn't anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450847 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 10:53:15 +0000 LovelyPlum 2450847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry you're so worried! I really think you're OK, though. You've done what you can, and it doesn't sound too germy to me. Deep breaths :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450831 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 10:41:09 +0000 Cherrybee 2450831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>E is 2.5 and constantly sick (thanks daycare) but I still feel furious when someone brings a sick child into my house! Its just inconsiderate. From what you've said, though, I don't think the kid is properly sick - those coughs can last for weeks after a cold - and I'm sure your LO will be fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450786 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 10:09:47 +0000 JoJoGirl 2450786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't worry. My toddler lets out phlegmy coughs ALL THE TIME when she's not even sick. You'd KNOW If she was sick - she has constant faucet-nose that she wipes every 5 seconds and it crusts all over her face. I think you're okay :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450780 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 10:07:15 +0000 lady baltimore 2450780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I specifically asked the ped yesterday about visiting family who are getting over being sick. She said LO should be fine being in the same room as people with a cold, and I just shouldn't let anyone who is actively sick hold her.</p> <p>LO (now nine weeks) has also survived DH getting a cold, my 103 degree fever, and my godmother visiting in the hospital and then promptly coming down with the flu, all without getting sick herself. I never remember to even ask anyone to wash their hands before holding her. I just rely on breastfeeding and her developing immune system to protect her, and so far it's working! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450648 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 09:01:55 +0000 LAZB 2450648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: as someone who didn't allow any visitors for two months, I totally get your worry. I think you did everything you could though, so take comfort in that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450576 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 08:27:17 +0000 looch 2450576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally would have reacted the same way when my son as small, it's a normal reaction, I think.</p> <p>One of my SILs has three kids, and at least one of them is sick at any point in time, without fail. She's basically said if she stays at home when one is sick, she'd never be able to leave the house, so she takes as many precautions as she can, but sometimes, she doesn't know they're sick until they've exhibited symptoms and it might be too late. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450510 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 07:32:45 +0000 MamaBehr 2450510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't be too concerned. I would trust that your friends wouldn't have stayed if their toddler was that sick. I had my fourth baby 8 weeks ago, my oldest has had a runny nose and a cough for awhile now, and even though she has coughed near the baby many times, he hasn't gotten it yet. Nursing is great and will help a lot, but you shouldn't be too worried. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450508 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 07:29:09 +0000 Foodnerd81 2450508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you are fine. I know with my first I would have been worried too, but now with my second home, the toddler has been sniffing and coughing and constantly wanting to hug and touch the baby. She had a cold, then I got her cold, but so far the baby has been ok. </p> <p>Unfortunately now the toddler has a stomach bug... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450502 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 07:25:45 +0000 blackbird 2450502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay, that totally sounds like nothing. Two coughs? Doesn't even sound like he's sick.</p> <p>(coming from a second time mom, and someone who had some nasty stomach bug 10 days PP, and T never managed to catch anything from E until he was months old!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450487 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 06:54:04 +0000 Astro Bee 2450487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had strep throat when DS was really little. Not much I could do about keeping him away from me since I was his food source, but I am sure the nursing on demand helped us, since he didn't get sick. </p> <p>It sounds like you guys took every precaution. It's very unlikely that your LO will get sick, but since you are going to the doctor anyway, feel free to mention it. Otherwise, I'd relax and enjoy this precious time with your newborn. They grow up so fast. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450405 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 03:02:47 +0000 hellobeeboston 2450405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also would try not to be so worried. 2coughs is nothing, and it seems like your baby wasn't even exposed. My toddler coughed all around my newborn and was covering him in kisses and he was ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450401 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 02:18:42 +0000 autumnlove 2450401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't worry. Congrats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450394 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 01:33:21 +0000 Zbug 2450394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry this happened! In my experience, it's really normal for toddlers in particular to have lingering coughs when getting over a cold. My LO still had a few gross coughs last week but hadn't had a fever in a week in a half. I would try not to worry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450386 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:59:11 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2450386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was very nervous about visitors as well when my son was brand new. My nephew visited when my son was less than two weeks old, and he was sick. I spoke to the nurse at our pediatrician's office and she said as long as the sick kid is at least two-three feet away, any coughing shouldn't be contagious. You said 6 feet, so I"m guessing your baby is going to be just fine. When my nephew left we disinfected every surface, too. FWIW my son stayed completely healthy during and after the visit. Fingers crossed for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450371 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:25:54 +0000 Jess1483 2450371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO1 had two awful stomach bugs within LO2's first month of life and DH had just started a new job, so no paternity leave (he made client phone calls from the hospital). LO2 never got sick, and has only really been sick twice since (now 7.5 months) while DS1 has been sick quite a few (thanks, preschool). And DS1, who we basically lysoled every day ;) got RSV at 3 months. It's all a crap shoot. But I really wouldn't worry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/worried-about-germy-visitors#post-2450370 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:23:49 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2450370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the fact that the toddler only coughed twice is a good sign. But disinfecting was still a good idea! I hope he doesn't get anything. Sometimes those coughs linger and the kiddo isn't even sick anymore. Our friends came over to meet our baby and their two year old puked in the car en route. That in itself I could have explained to myself as carsickness but then she mentioned she had puked the night before! I was so freaked out and felt stiff and awkward the whole visit. And my dh gave her one of the baby's stuffed animals to play with and I immediately stuck it in the washer on extra hot the second they left... Not like baby was gonna play with it for months or anything! My son never got sick by the way and I totally went dh around th house sanitizing after they left! </p>