It isn't Just for Adults

Hi there eurekafemme, Actually I had the same experience as you had. My daughter had UTI when she was 2 years old.. She also ha the same symptoms like what your daughter had. High fever, vomiting, and even LBM.. She was also admitted to the hospital for 4 days. There are reasons why they catch UTI. The diapers. Since our babies were very young, they are dependent on diapers. But we should always make sure not to prolong the usage of a diaper because it causes some bacteria to enter and cause UTI. Water. Babies need to drink lots of water also. Not just milk. The doctor advised us to let our baby drink water often, not juice. Since then what I did is let her drink water often, and tried skipping on using diapers if not really needed.. Since then we haven't encountered that problem with my kid.. And yes, UTI isn't only happening with adults, but babies too..

Wow, I didn't know that is possible for babies too! Good to know. Thanks.

I think the culprit could be the diapers.

well, we have to be extra careful of our surroundings, the things our kids get into contact with, etc. etc... there's so much filth, even in the air or from the mouth of other people, literally and figuratively... for your kid, wishing her well...

never heard of it could infected kids as well. at least you know now the reason of the high fever and vomiting. i guess it could be good also if your child drink lots of water and coconut juice. at least its not as bad as Dengue but you'll get through to it in God's help and you and your husbands help your daughter will be fine.

Though UTI is more common in women that in men, yet it is unexpected in a female child of 3 years. But you have to take it easily. One thing which I like to mention here is that UTI generally recurs, especially in case of women. So be careful about it. If any time in the future there is high fever,do not waste any time, immediately have a urine culture, & if the culture is positive, go for a sensitivity test & visit a doctor for his advice.

It appears a bit strange to me, but on the other hand, now a days, anything is possible. You need to take more care of her, as advised by the treating Doctor.

oh, this is really bad luck. She will be alright soon.

Hello Eureka, So, if it isn't diapers, or dirty toilet(since you clean them), what was the analysis of the doctor? could it be that it has something to do with the water or something? having a pain near the reproductive organ is really HELL. most specially to a girl of three year old. Thank God am a guy I hope God would hear your prayers and have her full recovery.

A few years back, I also got surprised when it happened to my niece. I, too, thought that UTI doesn't happen to very young children. If it's not diapers, kindly check her diet. Eating too much chips can be a culprit. I heard that drinking too much tetra- packed juices can cause it too. For extra precaution, don't allow her to sit on the floor when she 's wearing a skirt or just her undies, even if we think the floor is clean. I really hope your daughter gets well soon. Take care.

My cousins daughter was only 1 year old and 2 months when she got admitted to the hospital because of UTI. I thought also that UTI is only for adult. The pediatrician said that she might got it from her diaper.

well, since she is not wearing diapers anymore, the diet she has must be the reason for it. Maybe she is eating too salty foods and do not drink plenty of water. UTI is a recurrent disease. It goes back when not taken care of. The solution should be to follow doctor's prescription on taking the antibiotics for it.You see, the bacteria that causes the UTI will grow back if the antibiotic isn't taken properly. if the doctor prescribed to take antibiotic 3 x a day for one week, make sure that you will let your daughter finish that medication for the given period even your daughter gets well before that. Also make sure to let her drink plenty of water, tell her also to urinate when she feels like urinating and not to impede it for it will cause UTI. Pure coconut water/juice also helps to cleanse the kidney. Proper hygiene also counts. I hope your kid will get well soon...

i do think that this happens at all ages, factors are the food that we eats and personal hygiene.

hey, actually you can do my way, choose good talc for your daughter, if your daughter already uses talc, replace with better one, maybe she has allergic in some countries people can buy Cinolon cream (Fluisonolon Asetonida), it is good to prevent UTI.. My daughter had a similar problem like yours, but it is'nt already anymore

hi eureka.. That's really bad but thank God your daughter is okay..Well,the truth is as early as newly born can have urinary tract infection and that would be more difficult because they don't know how to complain and the only symptom there is fever and with the lab test the physician will able to rule out it's UTI (acquired inside mother's womb,if mother has or if the baby is past due & already urinated or defecated inside the mother's womb)..I have a niece who was admitted due to hospital due to UTI when she was 3 days old only and thank God she is a healthy 7 yr old now.It's a good thing that you're out of the ordeal now...

the truth is children who are toddlers 1-3 years old ... are more susceptible to Urinary tract infection than adults .. most common reasons are Holding on to urination while at play, Personal Hygiene (Bathing less than 3 times per day) and children don't complain to parents with slight discomfort.