5 Ways to Treat Your Baby’s Stuffy Nose

Unbelievably, having a runny nose can be advantageous.  It is the body’s method of eliminating pathogens.  However, your kid may have a stuffy head if they have too much mucus.  Additionally, it may make breathing and eating difficult.  Your child can regain comfort with a few at-home therapies.

1. Try Saline (Saltwater) Drops:

This is available at the store.  After inserting a few drops into each nostril, extract some mucus using a bulb syringe.  You can do this as many times as necessary without risk.  Additionally, it will make meals easier if you do it just before your baby eats.

 But there is a catch.  If your child is younger than six months, it works best.  When using the bulb, older babies may become cranky.  It’s acceptable to skip that section if that occurs.  You can allow the mucus to naturally clear their nostrils by letting the saline drops thin it.

Here’s how to use the bulb the right way:

1. Squeeze the syringe first.
2. Place the tip gently into your baby’s nostril.
3. Release the bulb slowly.
4. Wash it with soap and water after each use.

2. Remove the Sticky Stuff:

Around your baby’s nose, mucus can occasionally solidify into a sticky or crusty mess.  To safely clean it, lightly wash the area with a cotton swab soaked in warm water.

3. Vaporize:

To provide moisture to the air in your baby’s room, place a humidifier or cool-mist vaporiser.  It relieves congestion in their nose.  To prevent the growth of mould within the machine, clean it frequently.

Sitting in a steamy bathroom with your infant will have the same calming effect.

4. Give Love Pats:

Chest congestion might be relieved by lightly tapping your baby’s back.  Place them on your knees and use your cupped palm to softly pat their back.  Or have them sit on your lap with their torso angled about thirty degrees forward.  It facilitates coughing out mucus by loosening it in the chest.

5. Know When to Wait It Out:

Not all runny, stuffy noses require medical attention.  You don’t need to take any action if it doesn’t affect your infant.  You can wait and observe as long as your child is active and eats and drinks normally.

 Children less than four should not be given cough or cold medications.  Discuss which medications are safe to take with your doctor if your child is between the ages of four and six.