Baby yeast infection (baby thrush) is a kind of yeast infection that occurs for the most part in infants of two months or even younger, although older infants may be at risk as well. Infant yeast infection is typically anodyne, although its symptoms may be considerably unpleasant for the infant concerned.

Yeast infection in babies does not have many symptoms. Thrush in a baby usually shows up as white or gray coagulation lacing the tongue and oral mucosal surfaces. Behavior is where the first and most evident signs of baby yeast infection are to be found. Also, for a baby in this case, the pacifier will probably get spat out. A baby suffering from this infection may change and be irritable, frustrated and annoyed, above all when feeding.

Different yeast pathogens are usually present in everyone's body in tiny doses, whereas yeast can reproduce itself very fast in a body that is infected. For example, up to one woman in five when pregnant can suffer from excessive production of yeast. During pregnancy or at time of birth, through the birth canal, women in this condition can pass the infection to their infant. Babies typically have a weak immune system; they can be affected by this condition because of these triggering aspects.

Babies can also suffer candidiasis for the following reasons: 1. Antibiotics treatment. Antibiotics inhibit the correct functioning of the immune system, favoring candida growth excessively. 2. The use of dirty pacifiers or bottles. 3. Breastfeeding with a yeast-infected mother. 4.Conditions of warmness or humidity.

To begin with, there are usually no real consequences in the yeast infection of a baby. However, poor feeding and poor hydration are side effects that can give cause for concern. In the first phase of infection, notable side effects are often discomfort and problems in sucking or swallowing for the baby. In advanced phases, yeast infection for babies can follow down though the digestive system to bring on diaper rash. More than this, complications associated with yeast infection may provoke high fever and therefore immediate medical attention.

A problem that is also related to infant yeast infection is the mutual infection by breastfeeding of the mother and child, which can be extremely painful for the mother and often results in weaning prematurely.

Yeast infection in babies will often disappear by itself without requiring further medical action. However, if pain and poor feeding are the result of yeast infection for a baby, parents are advised to see a pediatrician for the right solution.

In any case, a holistic / alternative yeast infection treatment is strongly indicated in the case of recurring infection. In the general case, prevention is better than cure for yeast infection in babies. Some lactation consultants recommend keeping nipples rinsed and dry all the time as yeast is favoured by moisture, and in particular, rinsing the nipples before feeding. Many physicians and paraprofessionals recommend that the pacifier and the bottle nipple are sterilized before use.

For babies, my recommendation is to eliminate all candida-provoking foods from your baby's eating (for example, remove all refined carbohydrates and gluten grains). Moderate amounts of non-gluten grains such as amaranth and quinoa can be given.

Reduction or elimination of red meat, food which is preserved and canned, fruit (other than lemons, limes and cranberries), mold-favoring foodstuffs such as corn, foods rich in yeast like mushrooms and vinegar (but not Apple Cider Vinegar), dairy produce (above all from cow's milk; goat's milk and sheep's milk produce can be taken in moderation), caffeine and egg whites.

Giving your children anti-Candida and cleansing foods, and simultaneously supplementing their intake with vitamins and minerals to boost the immune system, including a daily dose of probiotics, is my second recommendation.

Just taking these precautions can lead to a huge positive change in your infant's yeast infection condition.