Infants Thrush Swimmers Ear Thrush is a yeast infection of the mouth which is very common In young infants.
Yeast is found in the air and on many surfaces but it requires a special environment to grow.
Babies' mouths are perfect places for yeast to grow because they are warm, dark and usually contain milk sugar. Thrush can sometimes be prevented by giving your baby a few sips of water after feedings to rinse the mouth. This is not a dangerous infection, but it is a nuisance. Babies are often uncomfortable and do not feed well while they have thrush. The infection can be passed on pacifiers, nipples, and other things which contact baby's mouth.