• A common yeast infection that happens in the mouths of babies.  
• The yeast is also called Candida 

• White patches in the mouth
  • Can be inside the cheeks, inside the lips, and on the tongue.  
  • The patches stick to the mouth. They do not wash away or wipe off easily. 
• Can sometimes be uncomfortable leading to decreased sucking/ feeding.
  • Most of the time, the discomfort is minimal or mild.

Your child’s primary care provider will examine their mouth for any white patches.

• With a prescription anti-yeast medication.  
  • Most commonly used medication is called Nystatin.
  • You will apply the medication to the white areas in your child’s mouth 4 times per day.
  • You will usually need to do the treatmetn for at least 7 days and continue the treatment for at least 3 days after the patches have gone away. Symptoms usually start to improve after 4 or 5 days of treatment.  
  • Follow the treatment instructions from your child’s primary care provider.
• Sanitize any nipples or pacifiers used by your baby.
• If a breastfeeding mother has signs of a yeast infection on her breast, it should be treated to prevent repeat infections.
  • Common signs include red, painful, sore nipples.
  • Breastfeeding mothers should wash any creams off prior to breastfeeding.

• Your child is feeding/drinking less than normal.
• Your child is showing signs of dehydration.  
• Your child’s symptoms are not starting to improve after 7 days of treatment.  
• Your child develops a severe diaper rash.  
• Your child is getting worse
• You have other questions or concerns.