Thrush on babies and toddlers…?
i have a 7wk old baby and a 2year old that have thrush, i had never heard off this infection until now, i took them to the doctors and they prescribed nystatin, i guess my question is how did they get it? how long will it last?how long should i keep her home from daycare? and is there anything else besides nystain i can use its hard trying to get it on my 2year old i use a swab and just clean tongue and gums area, im also breastfeeding my baby but have no signs that i have it, my nippless look fine and im not getting any symptoms what can i use on my nipples to prevent it? and one more thing how bad is this infecion can it get worse, if not treated? just have so many questions any information will be appreciated thank u
Nystatin isn’t purple, at least my daughter’s wasn’t. I have had 2 girls with thrush. My 4 year old, and my 3 month old. I will say, Nystatin does not work very well, or you have to go through several prescriptions. Liquid Diflucan works the best, and will kill any thrush. Dr’s like to use nystatin first, because it doesn’t travel through the bloodstream, so safer.Thrush infection isn’t serious, and might go away on it’s own. I would treat it like you are, because it CAN get worse. I bet your 2 year old kissed the baby or put his/her binky in his/her own mouth. Make sure you are wiping off your nipples after every feed. I have had thrush from both my girls when they were newborns, it is the worst shooting pain ever. If the Nystatin doesn’t work, please ask for liquid Diflucan. If you don’t believe me, do a google search to see just how many people that nystatin cures their thrush. Good luck to you. Also, boil the pacifiers/bottle nipples several times a day for 5-7 minutes. it has to be boiled, or it will remain. I know it sucks, I actually have to call the dr. in the morning to get diflucan for my baby girl, It does get better though.
Cory is 5 weeks
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How to cure THRUSH. What all mothers need to know. $2.99 Thrush is a yeast infection, which is bred in moist, dark environments. It is important to give a good medical history to an obstetrician, pediatrician, or lactation consultant when attempting to diagnose thrush, as some factors are associated with the onset — nipple damage, antibiotic use, and vaginal yeast infections during pregnancy or delivery are the most common. It can cause severe nipple p… |