Single mom going back to work. Toddler is sick every 10 days. What do I do? What do people do?

If we kept our children at home every time they had a cold they'd never attend. As long as there's no fever and he seems well enough then id send him in anyway.

Most people send if there’s no fever. A fever really indicates illness a clear runny nose can be anything from allergies to a mild cold. Toddlers cough a lot and it’s not always illness. It’s annoying because they get sick a lot starting by daycare but they’ll stop getting sick soon after building up immunity. I’d say if he’s got a weird rash along with other symptoms or definitely if he has a fever stay home or go to the dr. If it’s just a clear runny nose and a mild cough then it’s probably ok to send to daycare.

Send if there's no fever, vomiting or loose stools.

It’s totally normal unfortunately . You probably have to send of no fever as come winter the runny nose in the first winter will be non stop x

Send him if he has no fever, but it is good to start sorting out back-up childcare. Either find someone you can call short notice or find an agency that does this. Some companies offer it as a benefit.

For coughing and a runny nose, I send her if there is no fever because those illnesses that come on with a fever are worse and require more time off.

Thank you ladies! I feel so much better. Obviously I’ll keep him if he’s down bad but there been so many back to back lil colds that I just can’t afford! I’m always nervous I look bad sending him in with his nose running but it really started and never stopped lol

I ran at at home daycare and use to allow children enrolled in a school setting daycare to come to me for a day for a low rate. so mom could still work. As a single mom Ik how hard it is, maybe someone in your area does it as well? Or has an in home daycare and they don’t turn away sick children