One of the things we discussed in chat

[gardnmom]

Since it is impossible to keep a mask on small children,

we discussed keeping babies and very small children safe in the home during an Avian Flu out break;

Using a sheet gather at the top and fasten to ceiling over the crib, then drape around the crib to keep child

From being exposed to flu.

Wes suggested that this could also be done with plastic to make an oxygen tent.

This would also work for a sick room if you have no other form of isolation.

 

[Lois]

BTTT

[HSmom]

DO NOT EVER WRAP A CRIB (OR ANY PATIENT) IN PLASTIC!!!

 

The only way to safely do it is with at LEAST 15 liters per minute of air or oxygen flow. Do you have oxygen tanks at home? Pressurized air? If not, you will end up - not with an oxygen tent, but - with a CO2 tent. High blood levels of CO2 are deadly.

 

If you want to provide an area of increased humidity, enclose the crib in sheets or towels. If you want to provide isolation from germs, use sheets or towels again, plus distance from ill persons, plus excellent hand hygiene.

[Lois]

Thank you HSMom for the safety reminder, sometimes we do not think or type as clearly as we should. We discussed using plastic sheeting to make a safe room, but also that it needed to have a window that could be opened to allow for air flow.

I'm sure there was more, but it was a long time ago.

[HSmom]

Plastic sheeting in the doorway between the sickroom and the rest of the house is fine. Honestly, though, closing the door and hand hygiene, hand hygiene, HAND HYGIENE are probably enough, without the sheeting.

 

Fresh air every day is a good thing too.

 

And don't forget to wash your hands!