Five tips for transitioning baby to solid foods
Posted December 12, 2015
Introducing solid foods is a fun developmental stage in baby's first year, and there are many right ways to go about it.
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Posted January 10, 2022
Is your baby fussy, especially when feeding? Does your toddler complain that it hurts to swallow? Have you noticed white splotches or a white coating on your child’s tongue, inner cheeks or lips? These could all be signs that your little one has a case of oral thrush, a common fungal infection in young children.
Oral thrush is a common fungal infection in the mouths of babies and young children. It is caused by “candida” fungus, which is normal in all of us. However, too much candida can cause problems in your mouth, GI tract or skin such as diaper rash in babies and vaginal yeast infections in adults. If you breastfeed, both mom and baby may get thrush.
Candida fungus is a problem when it grows out of control. This can be caused or spread by:
Common symptoms of oral thrush include:
Not sure if your child has thrush? It’s common for a white film to remain in your infant’s mouth for a short time after feeding. If you can easily wipe off this film with a washcloth, rest easy. If the area is red, sore or blistered, it may be oral thrush. If it doesn’t clear up within a few days, contact your health care provider.
Medicine prescribed by your health care provider should clear up thrush symptoms in 7 to 14 days.
Learn more important child care information with our Guide for the Care of Children.
To prevent thrush from spreading or coming back, you should:
If you breastfeed, both you and your child can get thrush. You should both be treated at the same time. Symptoms of thrush in nursing mothers include:
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The right care--right awayPosted December 12, 2015
Introducing solid foods is a fun developmental stage in baby's first year, and there are many right ways to go about it.
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