what can i do as a at home treatment for thrush???

Question

my baby is 5weeks old and i was wondering if anyone knew ahome method for this

i am just asking if you are going to leave bad remarks don't even both

this is my first baby please leave all bad remarks too yourself

Answer 1

If you are breastfeeding, make sure BOTH mom and baby are treated or you'll just pass it back and forth.

Answer 2

My doctor gave me Nystatin for my daughter. I don't really know of any home remedies for babies. My pediatrician did tell me though (as did the pharmacist at CVS) that thrush will eventually go away on its own without treatment, that treatment is necessary only for your baby's comfort and to get rid of the thrush more quickly. I ended up having to give 2 rounds of Nystatin to knock it out, so it took about 3 weeks. It does have the unfortunate side effect of making their stool a gross, sticky green, though.

Answer 3

there isn't one. Thrush is caused by microorganisms growing in your baby's mouth and throat. Even with antibiotics it can be difficult to completly cure and cause painful eating for the baby. It can even get down into her intestinal tract and cause diaherra and dehdration.

Or a simple liquid that you swab in her outh can clear it up, but it has to come from a doctor. FIve weeks old is too young for playing games with at home folk remedys.

Grow up or give that baby to some one with some since.


Infants that young should NOT be given yougurt, and genetian violet is a remedy that used to be used on livestock, untill farmer decided that they could do better for the cows. DO you really want to use such a thing on your child?

Answer 4

Thrush is a yeast infection in the babies mouth. It can also spread to your breasts if you are breastfeeding.

Please take the child to the doctor. It is painful for them and also causes them not to feed as much. The baby is going to hit a major growth spurt in week 6 and needs to each as much as possible.

Answer 5

Definitely see a doctor. Thrush is a yeast infection and can be all sorts of other places and making the baby sick inside.

Answer 6

you should bring the baby to the doctors t find out exactly what it is. My son used to get the thick white tongue, it was just formula build up. My doc told me to wipe his gums and tongue twice a day with a warm face cloth.

Answer 7

You can run a nice warm bath (not tooo much water) and add a couple of teaspoons of table salt. Salt is a great healer and can help. Also ensure that you wear 100%cotton underware. If you decide to go to the chemist get canistan cream. works within a few days.

Answer 8

over-the-counter in drug store gentian violet. Swab into baby's mouth. It gets on everything and stains. Baby's mouth will be blue for a few days.

Answer 9

gentian violet... dip a q-tip in it and then let the baby chew on it for a few.. it is messy and does stain, but it does work. it could be difficult to find, but ask around at a few pharmacies. (we had to get it ordered for us)
grapefruit seed extract can also be used, but requires hourly swabings with a 20 drops per ounce of DISTILLED water solution. (readily available at health food stores and online)
nystatin, which is what is given by most drs is proven to be effective in LESS THAN 50% of cases.

Answer 10

I know you are looking for home remedy, but...
I did take my twin daughters to the Dr (they were a little older ~ 6mos). Were prescribed Nystatin liquid. I just held two q-tips together, dipped into the liquid, and swabbed around tongue & cheeks 4x per day. It worked for us! Good luck.
... and CONGRATS on your new baby!