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• Method 1 of 3: Treat thrush with natural remedies
• Method 2 of 3: Treat thrush with medication
• Method 3 of 3: Treating thrush at home
• Warnings

Thrush is caused by the fungus candida albicans, and it often occurs when the mother or baby has taken antibiotics, because a fungus often starts to grow once the good bacteria in the body have been killed. If a breastfeeding mother has thrush or nipple yeast infection and the baby has it too, it is important to treat both mother and child, otherwise the mother may pass the yeast infection back to the child during feeding . Most cases of thrush are not dangerous, and the disease can often be easily treated at home without the need for medication. But in severe cases dehydration and fever can occur (although this is rare), and immediate treatment by a doctor is necessary. Knowing how to spot the signs of thrush and how to treat mild cases at home will keep your baby happy and healthy.

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Method 1 of 3: Treat thrush with natural remedies

1. Consult with the pediatrician or general practitioner. Before trying natural remedies or home remedies, you should talk to your doctor or pediatrician. The doctor can confirm the diagnosis and give a medical opinion on the best treatment for your child. While most home remedies for thrush are safe to use, remember that your baby's digestive and immune systems are still immature and you need to be very careful.
2. Give your child acidophilus. Acidophilus is a bacteria that you can find in a healthy gut. Fungi and gut bacteria balance each other in the body, and fungi often become predominant after healthy bacteria have been killed by antibiotic use. Taking powdered acidophilus reduces yeast growth and helps cure thrush.
   • Make a paste by mixing acidophilus powder with clean water or breast milk.
   • Rub this paste on your baby's mouth until the thrush disappears.
   • You can also add a teaspoon of acidophilus powder to the powdered milk or breast milk if you are feeding your child a bottle. Give acidophilus once a day until the thrush is gone.
3. Try yogurt. If your child can already drink yogurt, the doctor may also recommend adding unsweetened yogurt with lactobacilli to your baby's diet. This works in the same way as acidophilus, in that it restores the balance between the yeast and bacteria populations in your baby's intestines.
   • If your child cannot yet eat yogurt, rub a little yogurt on the affected areas with a cotton swab. Only use a little bit of yogurt, and make sure your child does not choke on the yogurt.
4. Use grapefruit seed extract. Grapefruit seed extract, when mixed with distilled water and used daily, can help with the symptoms of thrush in babies.
   • Mix 10 drops of the extract with 30 ml of distilled water. There are doctors who believe that the antibacterial effect decreases when you use tap water.
   • Using a clean cotton swab, apply some of the mixture to your baby's mouth every hour.
   • Clean your child's mouth before drinking. This prevents your baby from associating the bitter taste with drinking milk, so that he / she quickly regains a normal rhythm with regard to feedings.
   • If the thrush does not clear up after two days, you can make the mixture stronger by dissolving 15 or 20 drops in 30 ml of distilled water, instead of 10 drops.
5. Use pure, extra virgin coconut oil. Coconut oil contains caprylic acid, which can help against the fungal infection that causes thrush.
   • Spread some coconut oil on the affected areas with a clean cotton swab.
   • Talk to your doctor before trying coconut oil, as some children can be allergic to coconut oil.
6. Make a baking soda paste. A baking soda paste can help treat thrush topically, and you can put it on your nipples (if you are breastfeeding) as well as on your baby's mouth.
   • Mix a teaspoon of baking soda with 200 ml of water.
   • Apply the paste to the mouth with a clean cotton swab.
7. Try a saline solution. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of salt with 250 ml of warm water. Apply this solution to the affected areas with a clean cotton swab.

Method 2 of 3: Treat thrush with medication

1. Apply miconazole. Miconazole is usually the best treatment to get rid of thrush. Miconazole comes in the form of a gel that can be applied to the baby's mouth.
   • Wash your hands with antibacterial soap. You must have clean hands when administering medication to your baby.
   • Apply about 1/4 teaspoon of miconazole to the affected areas near your baby's mouth up to 4 times a day. Use a clean finger or cotton swab to apply miconazole directly to the areas.
   • Do not use too much gel, because then your child can choke on it. You should also not put gel too deep in your baby's mouth, as it can slide straight into the throat.
   • Keep taking miconazole until your doctor tells you to stop.
   • Miconazole is not suitable for babies under six months old. The risk of choking is too great in children under six months of age.
2. Try nystatin. Nystatin is often prescribed in place of miconazole. It is a liquid medicine that can be applied around your baby's mouth with a pipette or cotton swab.
   • Shake the bottle of nystatin each time before applying a dose. The medicine is in a liquid, so it is important to shake well so that the medicine is evenly distributed throughout the bottle.
   • Your pharmacist will likely provide you with a pipette or spoon to measure and apply nystatin. If you did not receive an aid for measuring and applying it, follow the instructions in the package insert.
   • If your baby is still small, your doctor may recommend that you apply just half a dose to both sides of your child's tongue, or maybe apply some of the liquid to the side of your baby's mouth with a cotton swab. to lubricate.
   • When your child is big enough to follow your directions, have them rinse their mouth out with nystatin to coat the tongue, inner cheeks, and gums.
   • After nystatin administration, wait five to ten minutes before feeding your child, if it is almost meal time.
   • Give nystatin up to four times a day. Continue to take this medicine after the thrush has passed for five days, as thrush can come back very easily when you stop treatment.
   • Nystatin sometimes causes side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain, and some children are allergic to it. Talk to your doctor about possible side effects before giving it to your child.
3. Try gentian violet. If miconazole or nystatin don't work, your doctor may recommend gentian violet. Gentian violet is a fungicidal solution that should be applied to the affected areas with a cotton swab. You can get it from the pharmacy without a prescription.
   • Follow the recommended dosage on the bottle or as prescribed by your doctor.
   • Apply gentian violet to the affected areas with a clean cotton swab.
   • Apply gentian violet two to three times a day for at least three days.
   • Be careful, gentian violet can stain both skin and clothing. Gentian violet can turn your baby's skin purple, but that will disappear when you stop taking this medicine.
   • Before using gentian violet, talk to your doctor, as some children are allergic to the dyes and preservatives it contains.
4. Talk to your doctor about fluconazole. If all other methods don't work, your doctor may prescribe fluconazole for your baby, which is an antifungal that should be taken every day for seven to fourteen days. It slows down the growth of the fungus causing the infection in your baby.
   • Follow your doctor's instructions for the correct dosage.

Method 3 of 3: Treating thrush at home

1. Know what thrush is. Although thrush can be painful for your child and inconvenient for you as a parent, you should know that it is not very dangerous for your baby. Sometimes thrush clears up on its own within one to two weeks without medication. In severe cases, it takes eight weeks to clear without treatment, while with the help of your doctor, it can be gone in four to five days. Sometimes, however, complications do occur, and thrush can be an indication of a more serious problem. Contact your doctor immediately if your baby:
   • Has a fever
   • Somewhere is bleeding
   • Is dehydrated or drinking less than usual
   • Difficulty swallowing or breathing
   • Has other complications that you find worrisome
2. Give your child the bottle for a shorter time. Sucking on the teat of a bottle for too long can irritate your baby's mouth, making him / her more susceptible to a yeast infection. Limit the time you give a bottle to 20 minutes at a time. In severe cases of thrush, your child may not be able to drink properly because it hurts the mouth. If so, switch to a spoon or pipette. Talk to your doctor about the best way to avoid further irritation of your child's mouth.
3. Do not give your child a pacifier too often. A pacifier is a great way to comfort your baby, but constantly sucking on a pacifier can irritate your baby's mouth and make him / her more prone to a yeast infection.
   • If your baby has thrush, only give him / her a pacifier if nothing else is helping to calm him / her.
4. Sterilize pacifiers and bottles if your baby has thrush. To prevent the thrush from spreading, it is important to keep the milk and bottles in the refrigerator so that the fungus cannot grow further. Clean teats and bottles very well with hot water or in the dishwasher.
5. Talk to your doctor about stopping the use of antibiotics. If, as a breastfeeding mother, you get thrush from taking antibiotics or steroid cream, you may need to stop until the thrush is over. However, this should only be done if stopping this medication does not affect your health.ref> http://patient.info/health/oral-thrush/ref> Talk to your doctor if you suspect the thrush is caused by your medications.
   • This also applies to all medicines that your child uses.

Warnings

• Babies with thrush may also have a fungal infection around the genitals. This often causes a painful diaper rash. Your doctor usually prescribes an anti-fungal cream for this.