They contain alcohol that can burn delicate skin and feed the yeast growth. Clear water followed by a vinegar rinse is sufficient. Plastic pants or disposable diapers can aggravate the condition. Try removing the outer layer of plastic on the disposable diapers at night and lay baby on an absorbent pad. Wash the baby s hands gently before each feeding and dry with a soft paper towel.
Little fingers are a warm, moist growth medium for yeast.
Anything that goes into baby s mouth should be sterilized daily. Replace all rubber nipples after a week of treatment. Any toys that go into the mouth can be wiped with vinegar and water or a weak bleach solution. Damp towels can harbor yeast. Use paper towels to affected areas of baby and mom and discard.