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[quote=Anonymous]kellymom poster here.

here is what I did - and became a pro after our 3rd case in 18 mos ;) :

Got Gentian Violet from wallgreens to apply on my nipple and a steam bag for pacies, chew toys and pump parts.

First wash your nipples with vinegar, let air dry and DON'T BLOW ON IT!

Once it's dry paint it with GV and let dry, proceed with feeding the baby. Make sure you're both naked or wearing old clothes GV stains! Once baby is done again wash nips with vinegar and paint nip again. Let air dry and stay topless. The fungus thrives in dark wet environments so light and air will help to kill it.

Boil/sterilize everything that touches your nipples, milk or baby's mouth every single night including toys, linen and pump parts. Thrush travels back and forth like crazy.

Increase your intake of probiotics, give baby more yogurt.

Stay topless whenever you can, try wearing cotton bras and avoid nipple pads. If you must wear them toss it as soon as it gets wet.

It would take me 3-4 days to go symptom free and an extra day of treatment to get rid of it for sure. GL[/quote]

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