Baby’s immune system is still immature, which makes them sensitive to infections.
The symptoms of thrush are white spots or blotches inside the mouth. This condition is not serious, but will annoy baby during feeding. and they risk losing weight.
Contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Contamination may have occurred during birth or come from their environment.
A few simple hygiene rules can prevent any risk of contamination: before breastfeeding, carefully wash your breasts. If baby is using bottles, sterilise the equipment before they put it in their mouth. Also wash their dummy and toys, including their favourite cuddly toy, at a high temperature. After feeding, give them a little water to remove milk residues inside their mouth.
The symptoms of thrush are white spots or blotches inside the mouth. This condition is not serious, but will annoy baby during feeding. and they risk losing weight.
Contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Contamination may have occurred during birth or come from their environment.
A few simple hygiene rules can prevent any risk of contamination: before breastfeeding, carefully wash your breasts. If baby is using bottles, sterilise the equipment before they put it in their mouth. Also wash their dummy and toys, including their favourite cuddly toy, at a high temperature. After feeding, give them a little water to remove milk residues inside their mouth.
