BABY concerns
Yeast infection in Baby Girls
Yeast infection, also called monilla is an inflammation
or infection of the vaginal area. It can affect
females of any age. It can occur anytime and often
follows antibiotic use. Symptoms include
1. Itchiness in vaginal area
2. Skin in vaginal area is red
3. Skin in area is dry
4. May be burning, pain or discomfort with urination
5. Thick white discharge from vagina
If your baby girl has these symptoms, keep the area
as clean and dry as possible. Change her diapers as
soon as they are wet. Wash the area with mild soap when
bathing or cleaning after bowel movements. Call your
doctor if you are sure it is a yeast infection. Topical
anti-yeast medications will be prescribed. If symptoms
don't improve or if there is blood from the vagina or
if baby is in persistent pain, call your doctor.
Restrictions are
necessary
Baby loves freedom but you need to impose restrictions
on that freedom as a good parent. Block off areas
you don't want baby to explore such as cupboards
or rooms. When you set limits you are introducing
baby to the fact that he cant always do as he
pleases - a fact of life! When you set limits
you help baby feel secure; it's a good practice
for you too. Setting restrictions should begin
early on in life when baby is young. He will know
you mean business when you follow through consistently.
When he gets older it is harder for him to believe
your intentions as he is used to having his way
from young.
Strep Throat
This is an infection of the pharynx by the streptococcus
bacteria. It can occur at any age and can be quite
painful. Symptoms include fever, difficulty in
swallowing and eating, swollen neck glands, swollen
tonsils and irritability. If your baby has these
symptoms use a cool mist humidifier, try to increase
fluids although this may be a difficult task since
baby's throat is quite sore. Contact your doctor
if during or following treatment if fever persists
or rises or if new symptoms develop such as earache
or cough. Antibiotics are usually prescribed along
with painkillers.
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