Isn't it annoying? If your baby is a bit grizzly and has a pimply rash on its bottom that just won’t go away or it has white spots in its mouth. Sorry, but these are common symptoms of a baby yeast infection. What are the causes of a baby yeast infection? Four ways; 1) Via the birth canal; If Mom has a fungal overgrowth in the birth canal then there is every chance that baby will contract the disease as they pass through during labor. 2) During breastfeeding; If the mother has a yeast infection then it is very easy for her to transmit it to her baby during the breastfeeding process. Similarly, if the bub has baby yeast infection symptoms in the mouth she can pass it back to her mother while 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 the diapers make sure that you wipe downwards ie towards her bottom - where possible! 4) Prescribed Medication; While antibiotics do not cause baby yeast infection symptoms, they can cause a delay in the immune system of the baby. There are many children that are on antibiotics from the time they are born and these are very necessary so do not refuse them, but be aware that they do make bub more susceptible to yeast infections and take extra precautions. This may involve feeding them a specialist infant probiotic. Mothers that are on antibiotics also face the same risk so don't neglect to take extra precautions and supplements. Not every rash is a baby yeast infection, but if baby has a rash that does not respond quickly to treatment, spreads over the genitals and onto the lower tummy and has white spots like small blisters, then it is a good chance that Candida is the culprit. Any sign of white spots in the mouth or any rash that does not clear up should be checked out by a medical professional. What will happen next? Your doctor will be able to tell you immediately whether your baby has a baby yeast infection or not. He may take a small sample of the skin - it is just a wee scrape, baby won't even feel it! - and send it off to the lab for testing. If this comes back positive he will probably prescribe an anti-fungal medicine. Remedies that you can make at home 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. Changing the diaper more regularly than usual and having 'bare bum time' will help the area to breathe and heal as well as helping to prevent a Candida overgrowth. Please ensure that any Candida infection that your baby end up with is treated quickly and thoroughly. A little persistance here may save you a load of grief in the future.
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