Children with thrush do not need to stop breastfeeding. Thrush is caused by a Candida albicans infection, which most often occurs in children who have poor oral hygiene, malnutrition, or compromised immune systems. Sometimes inadequate sterilization of utensils, especially pacifiers, can also lead to thrush. Additionally, some children who are on prolonged antibiotic treatments or have respiratory diseases, and do not clean their mouths promptly after nebulizer treatments, are also prone to developing thrush. Generally, thrush does not cause localized pain and does not affect eating. Breastfeeding promotes the child’s immunity and aids in recovery from illnesses, so there is no need to stop breastfeeding.