How do you treat thrush in babies?

Answer by  informant31 (510)

In most cases thrush in babies is not serious and can be treated with an antifungal medication such as nystatin liquid. Some natural remedies include grapefruit seed extract and virgin coconut oil.

Answer by  DrMom (854)

The pediatrician will give you a prescription for an antifungal medication that you administer inside the mouth a few times a day. Thrush is a yeast infection and Nystatin is often prescribed. If you breast feed you may also have to be treated.

Answer by  fawnjamrn (87)

Often no treatment is needed, but feeding the baby yogurt 2-3 times a day will aid in getting rid of this fungal infection. A prescription medication is also available.

Answer by  kungfukid (1241)

An old folk remedy to cure thrush is to have a woman who has never met her father blow into the babies mouth and it will cure thrush mouth in 2 to 4 days. Thrush is actually a yeast infection caused by too much sugar given mostly through milk and breast feeding