OHbaby! Forums : Chicken Pox https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:53:54 +0000 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:47:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=28310 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Chicken Pox : Thanks Jjands... he has a few...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28310&PID=756057&title=chicken-pox#756057 Author: Manda08
Subject: 28310
Posted: 24 August 2009 at 9:47pm

Thanks Jjands... he has a few but im just not sure if they are actually pox, so will keep him home for another day... hopefully i will know by morning, he is showing all other signs... especially with feeding... Lucky i have had them! ]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:47:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28310&PID=756057&title=chicken-pox#756057 <![CDATA[Chicken Pox : 5 of us currently have the pox!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28310&PID=756001&title=chicken-pox#756001 Author: jjands
Subject: 28310
Posted: 24 August 2009 at 8:37pm

5 of us currently have the pox! They start as little red dots, they come up over a few days. starting usually on the trunk spreading to arms and legs. Go to the doctor straight away if they appear on or close to the eye area. Don't use calamine apparently it dries them too much and causes scarring. you can get a tea tree antiseptic cream $10 from the pharmacy which will relieve the itch and help them heal. Bath in pinetarsel (sp) will also help the itch (make sure you rinse it off well) once the pus has come out and they are dry he can go back to daycare :) Thats what we've been told anyway

Mine started coming up this morning I now have about 10 but my DD only has 3 but you'll definately know tomorrow or the next day! Good luck! 

]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:37:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28310&PID=756001&title=chicken-pox#756001 <![CDATA[Chicken Pox : the early ones usually (but not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28310&PID=755960&title=chicken-pox#755960 Author: monikah
Subject: 28310
Posted: 24 August 2009 at 8:10pm

the early ones usually (but not always) pop up under arms and on the tummy so keep an eye out for that. once the spots start appearing the rest normally come up within 3 - 7 days then start fading]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:10:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28310&PID=755960&title=chicken-pox#755960 <![CDATA[Chicken Pox : About 6 to 21 days :/ Here is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28310&PID=755760&title=chicken-pox#755760 Author: kellie
Subject: 28310
Posted: 24 August 2009 at 4:37pm

About 6 to 21 days :/

Here is a copy/paste for some info on preventing scarring in case he does have them

To help prevent scarring from the spots:

    * Dress your child in lightweight pyjamas or clothing.
    * Clip your child's fingernails as closely as you can.
    * Try putting mittens on the hands of very young children.
    * Try 20-minute baths, three times a day, with baking soda or an oatmeal type bath product in lukewarm water.
    * Change your child's clothes and bed sheets daily.
    * Apply a soothing lotion such as Calomine LotionTM.
    * If your child is fidgety and wants to scratch the spots, your doctor may suggest an anti-itch medicine.


Edited by Kellie]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:37:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28310&PID=755760&title=chicken-pox#755760 <![CDATA[Chicken Pox : It is very likely that DS has...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28310&PID=755742&title=chicken-pox#755742 Author: Manda08
Subject: 28310
Posted: 24 August 2009 at 4:17pm

It is very likely that DS has them, it was going round at daycare not so long ago... This morning he has not been himself.

In the last couple of hours i have noticed red spots here and there.... and more coming up... anyone know how fast they come up?

Im still hoping its not them! ]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:17:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28310&PID=755742&title=chicken-pox#755742