The perils of grandparents babysitting have been revealed in a survey, which found nearly half of them caught a cold from a sick grandchild.
There are now 10 million grandmothers and grandfathers providing regular childcare for their families each week, more than ever before, but this is leading to a potential health crisis – with their immune systems vulnerable to colds.
And with colds leading to more serious illnesses, like chest infections or pneumonia, a fifth of grandparents say it is their biggest concern when it comes to babysitting (21 per cent).
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