The crystals are probably coming from the "super absorbent layer" found in most
A: What you're describing is most likely coming from your baby's diaper -- and nothing to worry about. Diapers are filled with tiny balls of gel that give them their absorbent quality, but sometimes when a diaper gets particularly saturated (or tears slightly) the gel balls escape and stick to the baby.
Those tiny crystals actually come from the lining of the diaper and are made out of a safe, nontoxic polymer that absorbs moisture away from the baby's skin. This amazing polymer changed the way parents care for their babies, and scientists continue to find new uses for these superabsorbent polymers.
Parents are often concerned when they find crystals in the diaper. By far the most common cause of these crystals is urate–something normally found in urine. And when the concentration is high, crystals form. They can be hard, but they are most often soft, like tiny cubes of Jell-O.
About threadworms
The worms are white and look like small pieces of thread. You may notice them around your child's bottom or in their poo.
Urate crystals also can be seen in older babies and children. This often indicates some level of dehydration, which can result from occurrences such as fever, a reduced number of feedings or volume of human milk or formula, or a shift to warmer weather. The issue typically resolves when fluids are increased.
Symptoms of a yeast diaper rash will appear in the diaper area in the folds of your baby's skin, which includes the groin area, genitals, buttocks and upper thigh. Symptoms of a yeast diaper rash include: Deep red or purple raised patch of skin. Bumps or tiny fluid-filled pimples.
Diaper rashes caused by infection with a yeast (fungus) called candida are very common in children. Candida grows best in warm, moist places, such as under a diaper. Candida diaper rash is more likely to occur in babies who: Are not kept clean and dry.
In general, diapers are considered nontoxic when a child swallows a small amount of the gel-like beads inside. If you notice that your child has ingested parts of a disposable diaper, it is important not to panic. Take the product away from the child and wipe their mouth out with a soft wet cloth.
Vernix caseosa, or vernix for short, is a white, sticky substance that covers your baby's skin while in the womb. It acts as a natural moisturiser that helps protect your little one against infection in the first few days.
Having crystals in your urine is called crystalluria. Some crystals don't cause problems. Others can get big and form stones that get stuck in parts of your urinary tract and cause blockages. Blockages can cause serious problems, like acute kidney injury (AKI), which is also called acute renal failure (ARF).
Occasionally, you may see small beads of gel from the diaper on your baby's skin or bedding, but the gel is non-toxic and will not harm your baby. Gel that appears on the skin can easily be removed by gently wiping your baby's skin.
Uric acid crystals in the urine - UpToDate. These crystals are pleomorphic, most often appearing as rhombic plates or rosettes. They are yellow or reddish-brown and form only in an acid urine (pH 5.5 or less).
In their first few days of life, a newborn's urine may be a pink/orange colour. This is known as 'urates'. If you still see urates after day 3, you should phone 13 HEALTH (and ask to speak to a child health nurse) or visit your local child health nurse or GP as this can be a sign your baby is not feeding well.
Yeast infections typically occur in toddlers in the form of diaper rashes and oral thrush. Fungi of the Candida species cause it. While they aren't usually dangerous, yeast infections are uncomfortable, especially for younger kids. The infections can be quite irritating, causing excessive itching and burning.
How can you tell if it's a yeast infection or diaper rash? If yeast cells are seen microscopically in diaper rash skin samples or in cultures, the rash is likely due to the fungi; if fungi is not found or cultured, the diaper rash probably has another cause.
A yeast infection rash looks slightly different from other types of diaper rash. If a yeast infection is responsible for a diaper rash: The rash tends to be worse in the folds around the groin. There may be inflamed patches with defined edges and small, pimple-like bumps.
Signs that point to a yeast infection include: Deep red inflamed patches with bumps around the edges. Irritation at the front and in skin creases. Diaper rash creams don't clear it up.
Nappy thrush looks like a bright red and shiny rash with clear patches on babies' bottom and in their nappy area, it can be in their skin folds. Red dots or pus-like bumps (pustules) may happen around the edge of the rash.
Yeast diaper rash causes
The moist environment of a dirty diaper can easily cause a yeast infection – especially if there's already an untreated diaper rash. Babies taking antibiotics and breastfed babies whose mothers are on antibiotics are also more susceptible to yeast infections.
“Brick Dust” Baby Pee
A common descriptor of a red-brown hue in baby pee is “brick dust.” It actually looks a bit like dust from red bricks sprinkled into the urine, often mistaken for blood. When you see this in your baby's pee, it could mean they're not nursing enough or consuming enough formula.
Uric acid kidney stones are often red–orange–brown in color, though uric acid crystals are colorless.
White or light gray poop in kids can be a sign of liver disease. Blocked bile ducts in babies can lead to light gray or pale yellow stool. An all-milk diet may also lead to white stool, as can certain medicines.