3 Yr. Old Vaginal Itching

Yes, it is possible for her to have a yeast infection. My daughter had this same problem, adult medication on the other hand is not advisable. yeast infections are caused by sugar imbalances. What worked for us is acidophilus, it can be found in the vitamin/healthfood section in liquid (which I would recommend) or pill form. It is also found in yogurt, so give her one a day till she's better.

I would say that she has a yeast infection. Probably just an external one I would assume first. To treat her, I agree with the baking soda bath, you'll notice a reduction in the redness right away. But also get some lotrimin antifungal cream and desitin. Apply a thin coat of the antifungal cream and cover it with desitin. Repeat this for a couple days and she should get relief. One thing that I watch for with my daughter is a diaper rash, but it is spotted more than red all over, that is my first clue that I'm dealing with yeast rather than just irritation.

Kindest Regards,
T.

My daughter is 11 yers old and I have always given her baking soda baths at times like these. A palmful of baking soda stirred into a very warm bath and have her soak for at least 1/2 hour.

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I would go to the pharmacy and get some over the counter clamitrozole cream (often used for athlete's foot!) It has always worked for my daughter when she gets yeast irritation. My pediatrician recommended it and we've had great success! If she's in diapers, leave them off and keep the area dry whenever you can. If not, go with loose fitting pant and just cotton underwear around the house.

Do not use lotimin antifungal cream. That is for athletes foot and is not to be used in such a sensitive area.

My 4 year old had this and it was because she was not cleaning herself good enough. At her 4 year check up I asked the Dr. She said she sees it alot in girls 4 and 5. It can become a yeast infection and said we could use vagisil etc. We didn't use the vagisil but cleaned her really well and it has since gone away. I would have her tested and get some different ideas on how to treat that.

Try not giving her bath at all try showers, and Cephlin soap which is for very sensative skin, both my girls went thru this and it is a pain, they are 9 and 11 and both if bathed still have problems with that so they shower, also Vagisil ich cream is great for it and won't hurt her.

My doctor suggested for my girls to have them soak in a vinegar bath. Put about a 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of vinegar in their bath water and let them soak in it. He told me that he does it for his girls, even the older ones.
J.

I would suggest using toddler wipes when she goes to the bathroom instead of toilet paper. If the doctor doesn't find an infection or something that has a treatment, and your daughter still seems to be having discomfort, after you clean her with the toddler wipes you could apply a thin layer of vasaline (externally).

Have her tested for a yeast infection. My daughter actually got strep infection down there when she was four and it took me speaking up for them to test her again. You are her mom and if you don't feel comfortable then there is a problem!
Also when my daughter has had itching and things, no bubble baths but pour a bunch of baking soda in a warm bath and have her sit in it! This works!! It helps balance the pH levels.

They can get yeast infections though.
Yes, keep her out of baths if she is prone to this stuff, showers have saved my little girl big time.