Researchers aren t sure why but it could happen because a newborn has a weaker immune system and can t.
Treatments for thrush in babies.
Oral thrush is usually treated with antifungal medications but these treatments can also be supported by home remedies.
The good news though.
Oral thrush or oral candidiasis is a yeast infection of the mouth.
Thrush often appears in a baby s mouth during the first few weeks or months of life.
It is a common occurrence especially in breastfed babies due to the warm moist area yeast likes.
The fungus or yeast that causes thrush is naturally occurring and prevalent in most people s bodies.