How do I take my children to the doctor if the offices aren’t allowing siblings?

Question

I’m in a Covid hotspot. All of the doctors here are not allowing visitors or siblings at appointments. My 3 year old needs a check up and my 1 year old needs to see the ENT for recurrent ear infections. Both offices will not let me bring their sibling. But I have no one to watch one of them while I take the other to their appointment. My husband works a very demanding job and is constantly having me cancel appointments because he can’t get off. We just moved here in April and do not have any friends or family around. The offices also aren’t doing virtual appointments. 
Is anyone else in this boat? What are you doing?

Answer

I’ve been there before! I know it’s not the best answer but I just bring my other child. What are they going to tell me no while the child is right there? The staff normally has an attitude but what am I going to do? All the doctors I’ve seen while doing this completely understand

Answer

There's not much you can do 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ I've literally been having to drive my daughter an hour away to be watched while I had a 20 minute OB appointment. They say I can't bring my daughter.. but other people are allowed to bring their kids no issue? The whole thing is stupid. Just bring their siblings

Answer

I just take both kids. If anyone says anything I tell them I’m a single mom with no family. What do they want me to do? Leave a kid in the car? Are they gonna babysit for me?

Answer

I called and asked when my daycare situation fell through. I had an appointment and had to take both kids with me. They did ask that my daughter be masked since she’s 5.
You have to do what you have to do. Not everyone has a village to help out!

Answer

I would call and talk to them at the front desk. I have one kiddo and have had to take him to my prenatal appt. originally I was told to children are not allowed. When I called and said I have no one to watch my boy they said it was fine and to bring him with me.

Answer

Could you find any local moms that would be willing to help babysit for a short period of time?
Facebook groups or maybe that “peanut” app

Answer

We’ve been in the same position can’t bring siblings and I have two under two, plus two in school. Hubby is a first responder and works 24-36hrs straight plus a second part time job. We just have to make appts when one of us can stay with the other little, or try to ask someone to come help but unfortunately don’t have dependable family here. You may want to get involved in a local moms group, church, find a play group for your kids, meet neighbors etc so you can network and find a reputable sitter with references. We also have some drop in play places here that will take starting at 2 years old for hourly child care.

Answer

That is tough!! I hope I don't go through this bullshit when my 2nd child is born. I'm honestly sick and tired of it. 
I don't have family around that can help me 247 or the money to pay for babysitting or childcare due to not working. My bf works M to F landscaping job, never know what time he gets off.. so I understand what you are going through. Plus we only have one car, which is mine. But he uses it to go to work. 
But if you do have financial income, you can always look online such as Facebook or childcare website. Im sure there is someone who can watch your kid for you. Good luck.

How do I take my children to the doctor if the offices aren’t allowing siblings?

Let's Glow!

The Top Baby Tracker App: Embrace New Beginnings with Tender Care

The Top Fertility Tracker App: Your Path to Achieving Pregnancy

The Top Pregnancy App: Nurturing Your Journey to Motherhood

The Top Period Tracker for Empowering Your Menstrual Health Journey