Kiddo's 2nd bday party is set for tomorrow afternoon and of course she came down with a cold. No fever and she's happy and playing but she's been snotty since Thursday evening and her eyes are draining a bit too (doc's office said it's likely cold related). I don't want to be a jerk who gets kids sick (we have 8 kids about her age coming) but we do have family coming from a few hours away. Wwyd?
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Could you just warn the families with younger children? I would give them the heads up and let them decide, but your family would probably still want to come regardless.
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@Mrs. Carrot: Like PP said, I would tell everyone who is invited the situation. I would not be happy if I brought my kid over, and she got sick and it could have easily been prevented.
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I wouldn't, but I would just let the families with young kids know so their parents can decide.
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I wouldn't cancel for a cold, but would definitely warn all your guests in advance.
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For a cold, no. Puking, yes.
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Not for a cold. And I wouldn't call to warn everyone either, personally, unless you know of a family with a very small one (newborn) or a compromised immune system. A cold is a cold.
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I would cancel on the friends and let family come if they want, but give them a heads up and be willing to reschedule. I think letting friends know about the cold instead of canceling puts them in an awkward spot. I mean, I'm not coming if you tell me your child is sick, but I'll also feel bad about it. I hope your LO feels better soon!
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@Bao: ditto!
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I probably would cancel, guess I'm in the minority on that one!
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As long as there is no fever or vomiting I wouldn't cancel. I can't imagine most parents would be worried about a cold.
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If your DD was miserable with her cold then I would cancel but you said she is happy and playing so I'd go ahead.
I'd only cancel for fever or vomiting.
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I wouldn't cancel for a cold.
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I think I've becomes so desensitized about colds, dince one or both kids almost always have one (from daycare). I wouldn't cancel but I would give everyone a heads up.
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@honeybear: I totally agree!
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I would only cancel for fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, things of that nature. A cold, nope. But as a guest I would appreciate a courtesy heads up.
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