Question to non or delayed vaxers - don't worry, not another pro or anti vax debate!

[Mummato2]

For us we choose to NOT use any form of Daycare - and we are in a position that I don't need to.

We also let other mums with new babies that we are coming in contact with know that we don't vaccinate (this is more for them than us - I find some people are misinformed and get worried that our kids will pass on all sorts of germs)

We did keep our children from being handled excessively in the first year - mainly for things like whooping cough - and we were 'lucky' in the sense that they never got anything more than a headcold.

Homeopathic vaccination is a great alternative - we use this. The point is to get the immune system in the most optimal health so that the body fights whatever it gets effectively.

We are probably a bit more cautious when arranging playdates with other kids - if they have clear or green snot or have had a temp we ALWAYS reschedule because that's how most things (little or big) start.

But in all honestly with the exception of watching the general wellness of those that are handling bub and keeping unnecessary handling to a minimum, our life hasn't really changed......i'd also assume that vaxxing mummas would do the same anyway because vaccination doesn't mean exemption from illness

[LizLemon]

For us we choose to NOT use any form of Daycare - and we are in a position that I don't need to.

We also let other mums with new babies that we are coming in contact with know that we don't vaccinate (this is more for them than us - I find some people are misinformed and get worried that our kids will pass on all sorts of germs)

We did keep our children from being handled excessively in the first year - mainly for things like whooping cough - and we were 'lucky' in the sense that they never got anything more than a headcold.

Homeopathic vaccination is a great alternative - we use this. The point is to get the immune system in the most optimal health so that the body fights whatever it gets effectively.

We are probably a bit more cautious when arranging playdates with other kids - if they have clear or green snot or have had a temp we ALWAYS reschedule because that's how most things (little or big) start.

But in all honestly with the exception of watching the general wellness of those that are handling bub and keeping unnecessary handling to a minimum, our life hasn't really changed......i'd also assume that vaxxing mummas would do the same anyway because vaccination doesn't mean exemption from illness

Thanks Mummato2 - I'm going to start researching homeopathic vac. I'm still not sure either way but best I arm myself with as much info as possible. Re the assuming vaxxing mums would do the same - I certainly do. Although with DS I at least feel a bit of comfort for him that he likely has LESS chance of catching something that he's been vaxxed for, and that if he does the illness is likely to be less severe. But I am very careful if I think he is sick around other people's kids. Others aren't quite as considerate!