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I don't have an older LO, but we've just made sure anyone that comes near LO washes their hands. We didn't take him into crowded places like the subway until after he got his shots. Other than that, we haven't really done anything special...maybe we've been lucky, but I've never had a stranger or sick person come near him (and I would stop them if they tried). We make sure he gets lots of fresh air; maybe that helps?

Stayed out of daycare
Breastfed.

We and our parents (who would be spending lots of time in close quarters in the early weeks) got the flu and pertussis shots. I also had those shots (mercury-free) toward the end of my pregnancy to give some immunity to LO, though there are conflicting opinions on whether that's a good thing.

We've stayed away from really crowded places like the subway at rush hour, but we went to the farmer's market and grocery store right away and took public transportation at non-peak times. We went for many long walks in the park to get fresh air. At 5 months, LO hasn't been sick yet (knock wood).

We don't have an older LO so I can't help you there. I'm sure that's the biggest risk factor!

- Breastfeed
- Vitamin D drops
- babywearing

Cobi was born in Feb. of last year. I baby wore him constantly in public until summer! That way he wasn't touched by strangers, and anything he came in contact with - I did too! My midwife told me that whatever I come in contact with, my body will build antibodies for my breast milk to give to baby as it assumes he came in contact with it too. How cool is that!!

He hasn't been sick since November this year, and we started him on vit d drops shortly after his fever in Nov.

We actually stayed in most of the winter for lack of not having a car so I'm sure that helped.
Whenever we went grocery shopping, I wiped the cart with sanitizing wipes, and wash his hands when we leave the store.

I have a preemie, so I'm extra vigilant. We've only been home for a week, but I won't take him to any indoor public places until flu season is over (zoo, park ok). We are severely limiting visitors. All grandparents have gotten flu and tdap. And everyone knows not to visit if they are even slightly sick.

I'm especially keeping my teacher friends away which makes me sad because all of my friends are teachers (like me), but it's a heck of a lot better than ds getting sick!