Since starting at childcare at 7 months old DS2 had a constant runny nose. There might have been a week or two here and there in between but it seemed to be a relentless snotfest. In fact, here at work, the childcare centre is fondly referred to as "the Snot Factory".

It seems that, at the ripe old age of 3, his immunity has kicked in (touch wood) we have not had a cold or illness all year. It is such a wonderful milestone to reach.

As a mother of a child who was the subject of some rather nasty comments by other mothers (due to completely unrelated matters) I would encourage you, and others, to keep your opinions to yourself. You may raise it with the kindy (teacher) of course as that is your right. But I don't think that it is your right to tell another parent to take their child to the doctors because they have a constant dripping nose.

She may actually already be seeking treatment for her child. It could be that he has chronic rhinitis (sp?) or other sinus issues. DS1 suffered greatly with sinus problems and it wasn't until we moved from the area that it cleared up. No amount of drugs and treatments seemed to do the trick - he was allergic to the area.

I do agree that it's gross. It's the one thing I can't handle. I guess that's why I think a suggestion to the kindy about teaching the kids, particularly with the coming winter, on how to look after their noses. I think the latest campaign is catch it, bin it, kill it..... Awesome campaign for littlies. It has a website sneezesafe dot com dot au which has resources for parents and teachers

Of course, if you are friendly with his mum then this is all moot and why the heck not raise it with a casual....oh, so sick of all this snot (referring to your own so as not to offend) sort of thing.

It's hard to keep your opinions to yourself when something directly affects your child. I should know....I'm usually a speak first think about it more thoroughly later person.