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Oral thrush

2017-10-14 14:15:30
My 2 week daughter, both breastfed and formula fed, has developed oral thrush. I've given her oral paste. Should we regularly clean her tongue with muslin cloth? How can this infection be avoided?
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Bottle and nipple cleanliness is of utmost importance in preventing this problem

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