Yeast can sometimes occur in the diaper area in the form of a rash.
Yeast occurs especially if baby’s internal system (flora and fauna) are
imbalanced, if baby is eating large amounts of sugary or starchy foods
in solids or in Mama’s breast milk, or if baby is taking antibiotics or
medications. Yeast usually appears as a reddish-pink, raised patchy
rash with sharp borders. Once a person gets yeast, they seem to be more
susceptible to future outbreaks.
Yeast growth can sometimes be prevented by treating the first signs of diaper rash or redness by following the steps on
Treating Diaper Rash,
and by using an ointment containing anti-fungal properties such as Mama
Rose's Naturals Magic Touch Skin & Diaper Balm. If the rash
persists after using diaper rash products and taking preventative
measures, there may be an imbalance in the digestive system. You can
sometimes tell if yeast, or candida, is present internally by unusual
gassiness, belching, or spitting up. Until the internal problem has
been solved, yeast infections (or other types of candida growth such as
thrush) may persist.
Mama Rose's Naturals offers Yeast and Thrush Away Tea as well as
Yeast and Thrush Away Herbal Supplement.
The herbs used in each formula can eliminate yeast on contact. The tea
is the most appropriate option to use on a baby, and can be used
externally in the bath or on a wash cloth to cleanse the area, as well
as internally by placing a few drops in baby’s mouth to eliminate
candida that may be in the digestive system. Giving baby probiotics
containing bifido may also help to increase positive bacteria and
balance their system. Yogurt also contains live cultures that can be
helpful, however be cautious that flavored yogurt contains sugar. Plain
yogurt can be taken internally, or put on babies bottom externally to
assist positive bacteria growth.
You may choose to try an over
the counter anti-fungal cream. Mama Rose’s Naturals Herbal Shop offers
several additional natural product options for fighting yeast
externally.
Magoruko Probiotic Ointment
Well-in-Hand
YeastPro Soap and YeastPro Spray are instant-acting therapeutic herbal
complex blends specifically designed to stop discomfort within minutes
of the first application. YeastPro products are intended for adults, so
use particular caution if you choose to try them on an infant.
Additionally
- do not use baby powders that contain cornstarch or talc. Yeast can
feed off of cornstarch and inflame more rapidly.
Mama Rose's Naturals Stardust Baby Powder
is an herbal power that does not contain cornstarch or talc, and can be
mixed with plain yogurt and applied to the diaper area to help sooth
yeast infections or diaper rash.
If symptoms persist for a few days or get increasingly worse, you should have your child looked at by their physician.
