How Do You Clear A Babys Stuffy Nose?
It is not uncommon for babies to have stuffy noses. Increased nasal mucus, caused by colds or allergies, can make it difficult for your baby to breathe, because babies breathe through their noses. Furthermore, your baby has small nostrils, and is unable to blow his nose to clear it. A stuffy nose can make it difficult for your baby to eat and sleep. Purchase saline solution nose drops for your baby. Sit your baby in an upright or semi-upright position when administering the drops so the saline solution comes out as a mist, rather than a liquid, which could irritate the baby. Use a nasal aspirator to clear the mucus from your baby’s nose. Squeeze the bulb on the aspirator, and then insert the open end into one nostril. Release the bulb slowly which causes the mucus to be sucked out. Repeat the process for the other nostril. Run a cool mist vaporizer or humidifier in your baby’s room. Place the unit as close to the baby’s crib as possible. Water vapor helps to clear stuffy noses. Empty a
