I didn't think babies could get a bladder infection, i also clean her good, i don't understand why she would of gotten one, I know everything is close down there, but didn't know that would happen, this is my first girl, have two boys
2006-11-04 02:01:25 · 8 answers · asked by babygirlx21 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It did happen to us. My daughter was about 8 months old when it happened. It's easy for an adult to get a bladder infection, and even easier for baby girls. Their urethra is so short, it only takes one little bit of bacteria and there ya go.
Don't worry about it. Antibiotics, a lot of fluids, and she'll be good as new in just a few days.
And don't feel bad. Given their anatomy, it's a wonder they don't get bladder infections more than they do. It doesn't mean you're doing a bad job at all. There are some things that you just can't protect against.
Good luck, sweetheart! Enjoy that little one.
2006-11-04 02:06:31 · answer #1 · answered by feistycharley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately the plumbing arrangement of girls leaves us vulnerable to bladder infections.
A baby is in nappies/diapers and inevitably there is the potential for faecal contamination of the urethra, much more so with a wee girl.
I am sure you keep her clean - the damage was done as soon as she had a bowel motion in her nappy/diaper - don't blame yourself. The best you can manage is to make sure her nappy/diaper is changed as soon as possible after it is soiled.
2006-11-04 02:14:41 · answer #2 · answered by Sue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suffered from bladder infections as a baby as well. You haven't done anything wrong. Be sure to wipe her from front to back. Ask your doctor what you can do to help prevent these.
2006-11-04 02:06:39 · answer #3 · answered by Lynda M ♥ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Girls are more prone to these types of infections than boys generally. Have you taken her to the doctor? She will be just fine, dont worry. But it is more common with babies since they wear diapers 24.7
2006-11-04 02:04:22 · answer #4 · answered by mocha 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is normal. My daughter had the same thing at 3 months. I cleaned her really good adn everything. Just give her some water in between feedings too. Not just milk. Water is good for them as well.
2006-11-04 05:10:11 · answer #5 · answered by BabyMamma19 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry.
urinary infectios in girls is much easier than that of boys.
It may be due to autoinfection due to reduced body immunity.
Just consult ur health providor or family doctor & when she recieves suitable medications , she'll de alright.
2006-11-04 02:05:18 · answer #6 · answered by Monika 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only time I have heard of a girl that young getting a bladder infection was when she was being sexually molested.
2006-11-04 02:05:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Yup, totally normal. Yeast infections are not that uncommon either. You didn't do anything wrong, don't worry. /hug
2006-11-04 02:03:17 · answer #8 · answered by czekoskwigel 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋