Toddler yeast infection – dealing with toddler candida.
Yeast infections in toddlers are common as their immune system is still developing so it is therefore less effective fighting the infection off. It can happen because the diaper area may be moist particularly if they are not being changed frequently enough. A child could have oral thrush, also common, and this may mean the yeast has spread from his or her digestive tract. If a mother is breastfeeding and has breast yeast infection it can be passed on. It is also important to know that antibiotics can kill the bacteria that fight yeast infections, so if you have had a sickly child on antibiotics they may be more likely to get a yeast infection.
Diaper rash is very common amongst babies and toddlers but if the diaper rash cream is not working it is a possibility that the rash is in fact a yeast infection. It is important to keep that area dry and let them go diaper free sometimes to air out the area. Always change them regularly and ideally use warm wet clothes to clean the area rather than shop bought wipes. One safe and natural action you can take if your child has a yeast infection is to put some sugar free yogurt on the infected area. Yogurts have good bacteria that will clear the infection up. It is also worthwhile to give them some pro biotic yogurt and other foods to eat including leafy greens.
Of course, should you think your of a toddler yeast infection in your little one – you should take him/her to a doctor straight away; don’t let the infection drag on as it then gets harder to treat. There are anti-fungal creams that can be prescribed to treat it or over the counter treatments from your local pharmacist. But if the results are not good with these ointments at least you know there are natural remedies that you can try. Many parents turn to these when they or their child has a yeast infection because they know it is safe, less costly than prescribed treatments and they work.
Dealing with a toddler yeast infection is not such a difficult task if you have the proper information; however, a doctor should have the last word in a situation like this.
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