what do I need to do at home for a child with leukemia?
as far as getting the home ready for her she is 10 months old, do we get rid of the dog, she has an older brother, what precautions do we need to take?
as far as me working (single mom here) would it be best to work from home?
- Lizard
be very kind...try to get doctors help
- Diane M
Follow the doctors orders for treatment. Be patient and caring.
- ♥onlyme♥
As far as entertaining them? Or how to prepare your home for them??
- staygold
My dad had leukemia. Thank god he's still with us after undergoing a successful stem cell transplant. Although he's not a child, I know when he came home they did state that everything must be very clean and sanitary. They had me watch their dog for a while so he wouldn't be exposed to any animal dander. They had to replace all hand towels with disposable paper towels. Had to clean bedsheets often. Basically eliminate as many possibilities of transferring germs because of a weakened immune system.
- midnightmoon62
Clean and sanitize EVERYTHING. Change clothing and bedding frequently. Ask about the dog. I was told if it was a pet I had had for a while it was fine but no new pets. But I am an adult, may be diff for a baby.
Wash hands frequently, use sanitizing gel everytime anyone touches baby. This will def teach your son good hygene. As someone else said, you may need to use disposable towels and such. I simply wash with bleach.
NO humidifiers. No living plants. No tap/well water. Invest in air purifiers, or atleast really good filters for your central air system. No homemade fruits and veggies. Use bought baby food that has been pasturized (most typical baby food fits this).
WASH HANDS ALL THE TIME. Use hypoallergetic soaps and lotions, ect.. Not just for baby but anyone in the house.
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