What could've caused thrush in a 9.5 mnth old?

Question

my daughter has had really bed nappy rash for 2 weeks and yesterday my health visitor prescribed an anti fungal thrush cream for it. is it common for babies of this age to need this treatment? could it possibly be something i am feeding her? what could be the cause of this?

Answer 1

Thrush is perfectly common. Think about how many times they p**p in their nappies and how much of it gets in unimaginable places!! The cream will sort it out, but use unscented aloe wipes as the fragarance can can provoke this area.-

Answer 2

You may try changing her diapers more often (not suggesting that you don't change them like your supposed to!). Yeast loves warm, moist areas to grow in and frequent diaper (nappy) changes will help prevent reoccurances.

Answer 3

YEAST

Answer 4

I have heard of newborns catching thrush from their mothers, especially in the throat area. It could possibly be that the medication you got from her doctor cures the nappy rash and thrush, but there is also the question of if she has been on any antibiotics before this incident, sometimes, antibiotics can strip the body of natural bacteria that help the body, and thrush appears.

Just call and ask your doctor if your are worried, he should tell you why he prescribed it and what caused it in the first place.

Answer 5

It could be a yeast infection, or teething, or just a bad poo

Answer 6

it is common for that age my little girl suffers from it now and then. urine or p**p can cause this and yes it needs treating because it can get worse without treatiment