Treatment of yeast infections in babies

Thrush in babies is a delicate condition and parents should definitely pay attention to treating babies as soon as they discover it. Parents can easily recognize yeast infections through their symptoms, such as oral thrush (white patches in the mouth), painful, bumpy, and red diaper rashes, among others. First of all, it is very important to avoid the causes of such infection in babies. To do this, you have to know what are the causes of candidiasis in children?

Causes of yeast infections in babies

• Infection through the infected mother at the time of delivery.
• Intake of antibiotics
• Do not keep the vaginal area of ​​lactating girls clean.
• Overused unchanged diaper.
• Inadequate bathing of the child with strong soaps.

Internal yeast infections in babies

Parents sometimes use over-the-counter medications to treat yeast infections in their babies. This usually treats the symptoms. However, sometimes internal candidiasis remains there and causes frequent recurrence of infections. Internal infections can lead to whitish stools, diarrhea, etc. In fact, yeast is always present along with beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract. Both are in balance. The problem starts when the yeast overgrows and becomes an infection. Treating the symptoms will provide temporary relief, and treating the underlying imbalance between yeast and intestinal bacteria is essential to prevent recurrent infections. Antifungal medications: Pills, creams, suppositories, topical sprays, and oral liquid solutions can cure infections in adults, but treating yeast infections in babies takes much more than that.

How to Treat Yeast Infections in Babies

• Always keep the baby clean. Change wet and dirty diapers immediately as the moist environment is conducive to yeast growth.
• Don’t use baby wipes on a yeast diaper rash, as they feed the yeast. Instead, rinse the diaper area with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar added to a cup of water.
• For the treatment of yeast diaper rash, obtain an over-the-counter antifungal cream containing clotrimazole or miconazole or a pediatrician who prescribes some antifungal medication.
• If you see thrush in your baby’s mouth, look for oral medications. Nystatin antifungal liquid is usually prescribed to treat candidiasis. However, before administering any medication, consult your doctor.
• Don’t give too much sugar and refined carbohydrates if your baby has started solid foods because they are feeding on yeast.
• Give your baby unsweetened meats, vegetables, fruits, and plain unsweetened yogurt.
• If yours is a breastfeeding baby, both mother and child should be treated, even if the mother has no symptoms.
• Continue to treat thrush in your baby taking all of the above precautions for 2 weeks, even after the symptoms are gone, so there is no chance of getting the infection again.