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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]if your child is 2 and 3 weeks old I really don't think they're going to turn you away. The risk of having an unvaccinated toddler running around is far greater than having a poorly masked or unmasked child in the office.

One tip to consider: would your child wear a character mask? Like a superhero or Paw Patrol or something? It's been a while since I had a 2 yo, but could you pick his favorite character and say "today the doctor is giving ice cream to every Spiderman that comes to the office!" and then get him ice cream, regardless, because whatever. [/quote]

Except you can't take him to get ice cream after because everything is closed.

I'd do what you can.  Bring the mask, attempt to put it on, but don't freak out.  My 3.5 year old wouldn't wear it either.  I'd maybe be able to bribe him, but delayed gratification is VERY hard at age 2.  Waiting more than a minute for the bribe is impossible.[/quote]

+1. I'd just bring him in with the mask, to show you've made an effort. I think your 2 year old is pretty normal. It's also possible they may be able to bribe him to wear it in the office for a sticker. He might be more compliant with another adult.[/quote]

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