We need to make sure the child drinks plenty of water and keeps fluids down, make sure they don't scratch the spots as this can cause infections, put lotion on the child's body to try to calm them itching, you can give the baby warm baths using baking soda to help stop the itching, remember to pat the baby dry without rubbing. Children who have chickenpox must stay home from school because they are contagious and do not want to spread it to other children. If the child(ren) you are caring for has a high temperature, fever, feels unwell or is drowsy, you will need to take them to the doctor for a check-up to make sure they are okay. You need to know when your child is no longer contagious so you know when they can return to school. When all the spots have formed scabs/dried on the child he will no longer be contagious and will be able to return to school and in public