Baby yeast infection or baby thrush is very common among babies, especially the newborns and need no worry.
Usually it will go away by itself.
In more severe cases it will provoke feeding problems and diaper rash.
Why babies do get thrush infection? This is happening because almost 20% of pregnant women do have repetitive yeast infections during pregnancies.
So, the babies can get infected since they are in the mother's womb or when given birth.
Another common reason is that during breastfeeding, if the mother is infected, than the baby will get yeast infection too, usually in the mouth.
Other causes of baby thrush are from dirty pacifiers and bottles, antibiotics intake which weakens their immune system and humid and moist areas.
As I said most baby yeast infections will cure itself without us worrying.
However, in some more severe cases the baby may have poor feeding or refuse food at all and may cry very bad.
In cases when yeast infection overgrow, it spreads to the blood, diaper rash may be noticed.
In all cases, the pediatrician must be seen.
How can you prevent baby yeast infection? There are some small things that you can do about it.
First, if you are pregnant try to cure it as soon as possible the yeast infections.
Also, is better to follow some simple anti-candida diets.
Eating plenty of yogurt, reduce the sugar intake and generally avoid yeast types of foods.
If you are breastfeeding, try to keep your nipples as dry as possible.
Also, sterilize all the bottles and pacifiers all the time.
In toddlers keeping an eye on their diet is advised if they do have recurring yeast infections.
This means reducing for a while all the refines carbohydrates and gluten grains.
You can boost their immune system by given them vitamins and minerals, and to stay yeast infection free probiotics.