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fishy smell from dds nappy

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ToothlesstheDragon · 28/09/2011 14:08

DD is 7 months old, today i noticed a slightly fishy smell when i was about to change her nappy. its definatly coming from her, not the nappy itself as shes continued to have this odour all day. I use disposable nappies and she has formula instead of breast. We regularly bathe her (every second night).

Is this normal or should I take DD to the drs. I have noticed a tiny bit of white discharge but VERY very little.

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Lottie4 · 28/09/2011 16:14

I would certainly give the doctor a call. My daughter had a funny smell coming from under her armpits when she was about 9 months and on inspection she had some sort of bacterial infection. The surgery may be open until about 7pm tonight so give them a call ASAP. If it's too late to do this, it might be worth speaking to NHS Direct who have given me brilliant advice in the past.

Faffalina · 28/09/2011 16:16

Agree with advice above, but also: have you changed nappy brands recently? I noticed Pampers Baby Dry made a very odd smell.

ToothlesstheDragon · 28/09/2011 16:54

she was in huggies i think, but my usual brand is tescos own (find them much better than huggies/pampers) My doctors is closed at 5 most nights, but i'll give her a bath tonight and if smell is still there will phone first thing tomorrow. It doesn't seem to be irritating her and she's peeing/pooing as normal without any problems. But will def phone tomorrow if it hasn't stopped.

thanks all

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