Hi! I'm new to lactnet. I'm a way part time Maternal Child Health nurse at the Visiting Nurse Assoc.--mostly just do Early Hospital Discharge visits. Im a way full time Mom to Eliza-9 and Sophie-2. I do have some info. on thrush to share. My understanding is that bifidus is the predominate flora in the breastfeeding babe's gut that keeps the yeasties in check. (Acidophilus in people not breastfeeding) Therefore bifidus is the supplement to give. It comes in powder form. For really little ones make a paste with ebm and slather right on the nipple. The babe will suck it right off. For older babes and toddlers just give it to them right on a spoon. Kids dont seem to mind it. 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. qd seems to work fine. May be increased to BID to TID if needed. Big thing to remember is not to mix it with water that is chlorinated as the chlorination kills the bug. Bifidus does need to be refrigerated. I have had great results!!! Also in conjunction with tx yeast internally- Calendula cream with zinc works great on the butt. Weleda makes a great one. Also Plaintain leaf- grows everywhere especially in lawns and cracks in sidewalks, it has a broad leaf with veins that come down the leaf similar to the way the creases in a pumpkin look. Crush the fresh leaf in your fingers or chew it then stick/rub it to your babe's diaper area. Plaintain is also great for insect bites. Have your kids chew it 30 times (bitter but not too bad) and then spread it on the bite.( The chewing part is essential especially because it quells the screams and tears from the bee sting.) Kids love this and they think you're magic! The plaintain stops the itching and relieves the pain. Good luck with the yeasties. Maria Cimonetti RN,MOM [log in to unmask]