It is criminal isn’t it? Suddenly you notice that baby has white spots in her mouth or a darned diaper rash that just won't go away. Sorry, but these are common symptoms of a baby yeast infection. What are the causes of a baby yeast infection? Here are the four most common ways for a baby to get a yeast infection; 1) During labor; If Mom has a yeast infection in her urinary tract then there is a good chance that baby will pick it up as it is going through the birth canal. 2) While feeding from Mom; If either Mom or baby have a yeast infection then it is possible that they will re-infect each other during breast feeding. 3) Hygiene; One of the great things about modern diapers is that they are designed to be leakproof. It is this feature that means that parents often tend to leave diapers on for longer than they should - I know that I did!. Unfortunately the damp, warm environment created is ideal for the fungi to thrive in. When changing diapers try and wipe from front to back - especially for girls. When bathing take care to clean the lower area thoroughly. 4) Medication; Antibiotics that are prescribed for children are often a 'neccesary evil' and no-one chooses to prescribe them to baby without good reason. They can make bub more prone to a baby yeast infection, so ask your health professional about an infant probiotic to help protect them. Mothers take heed too! Many of you will also be on antibiotics after giving birth which will make you very prone to a yeast infection. Just because a baby has a rash on their bottom it does not necessarily mean that they have a baby yeast infection. But if the rash doesn’t respond to treatment - by that I mean that it is not visibly better by the next diaper change - and persists or gets worse then there is a good chance that it is Candida. The rash can even go over the pubic area and up onto the lower tummy. If you have any concerne about your baby's rash not clearing or if they get white spots in their mouth do not hesitate to seek madical advice. What next? Your doctor should be able to tell straight away if the baby yeast infection symptoms are caused by Candida or by something else. To be on the safe side he may take a small scraping of the skin and send it to the lab to confirm. Don’t worry, this is really painless and easy, your baby will not even feel it! He will then prescribe an anti-fungal medication for your bub. Natural Remedies There are many home remedies for the relief of baby yeast infection symptoms, from the use of tea tree oil (very diluted - 1 drop to 2 litres of water), to colloidal silver, to cinnamon oil, yoghurt or cider vinegar. Aloe gel or a cool damp chamomile tea bag pressed to the area may also relieve the symptoms. Have regular 'bare bum time' for your baby, not only will she love it, but it will help her bottom stay dry and aired.
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