i think ds as chickinpox

[trace2]

only got a few spots so not so sure, will they come out by morning?

[manicmama]

Yes, they start off looking like red raised bumps, then they multiply and form little white heads which pop and scab. yuk. My two have just had it.

[trace2]

yep sounds like it then, was your two ill with it?

[manicmama]

Yes, one after the other. I couldn't leave the house for two and half weeks whilst they were infectious. aaaaggghhhh. At least kids only get it once and it is good to get it out of the way!

I tried calamine lotion to stop the itching and aloe vera gel.

[trace2]

so how long is he infectious if he started with spots today?

[manicmama]

Until they all scab over which usually takes 5 to 7 days. Hope you have got some good ideas for entertaining him! Some mums like their kids to get chicken pox so invite them round.

[Aimsmum]

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[trace2]

aghh we never stop in, i live in my car visiting friends