Vaginal thrush??

[skybie]

Hi all, im pretty sure DD2 has vaginal thrush. yesterday when i changed her the smell was very very potent and she had the typical white flecks and when i gently spread her lips it was all red and she was saying ouch. i put a broad spectrum anti fungal cream on her yesterday.
Do u think i should get canesten or will it be too strong for her?
Also, how on earth did she get it? i get it from AB's, when im pregnant and when my BSL's have been running high for a while.
She hasnt been on AB's, she's certainly not pregnant and she's not showing any signs of being T1D that would concern me.
My poor bubba, i hate thrush so i cant imagine how she's feeling

[Artechim]

I'd ring a dr or pharmacy and find out the best way to treat it in a little girl.
She may have got it from exploring the area with dirty hands. Hope she gets better soon xx

[BellyBelly]

This article is designed for pregnancy, but has some great tips on thrush in general - preventing it as well as treating it. Some great everyday advice anyway, we should all consider doing these things generally speaking.

Thrush During Pregnancy - Why You Are More Prone To Thrush

[DANNIIM]

Wondering if the kids Inner Health Plus would also help in preventing it!?

[Mad Scientist]

Before you treat it, make sure you find out whether it is actually thrush. My girls get white discharge (looks a bit like thrush) and it gets quite red down there but nappy cream usually clears it up. Sometimes a mild non-steroidal anti inflammatory cream can clear it up too. If it doesn't clear up with non-thrush treatments in a couple of days, I'd take her to the doctor before you treat it. I imagine that thrush in small children is very rare. Good luck x