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Was driving with my 8m baby for a ~2.5 hrs due to traffic & distance & on one stop i noticed that she had massive poop & her diaper leaked. uti risk?

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Dr. Michael Holmes answered

Not really: In a healthy baby girl, who is hydrated and urinating normally, cystitis is not to be expected. If baby girls stay dirty for long periods or there is dehydration, then worry

Answered 3/7/2015

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A member asked:

Was driving with my 8m baby for a ~2.5 hrs due to traffic & distance & on one stop i noticed that she had massive poop & her diaper leaked. uti risk?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Holmes answered

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