Quick Ways to Relieve Your Baby's Blocked Nose

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• Quick Ways to Relieve Your Baby's Blocked Nose
• Stuffy nose or nasal congestion happens when the
  tissues inside the nose swell or produce mucus.
  If your baby has a stuffy nose they may breathe
  through their mouth, which can make it harder for
  them to feed. Usually, nasal congestion goes
  away on its own within a week. In rare cases, a
  stuffy nose can cause breathing problems.
  Generally not every stuffy, runny nose needs
  treatment, as long as your little one is active
  and eats and drinks normally.
• But, in case you are searching for ways to
  relieve your baby's blocked nose, here are some
  steps that you may take
• Hydration is key
• Most importantly, keep your baby hydrated as
  hydration helps to loosen up the mucus.
• Saline Solution
• Saline nasal drops or spray is safe to use with
  babies, infants, and toddlers. Lay the baby down
  on his back and tilt his head back if possible.
  Put two or three saline nose drops or spray into
  each nostril and wait for 30 to 60 seconds. The
  saline solution works by thinning the mucus,
  making your baby feel more comfortable. Use an
  aspirator to gently remove the mucus. It's safe
  to repeat this as often as you need.
• Cotton Swab and Warm Water
• Sometimes mucus hardens into a crusty or sticky
  mess around your baby's nose. To clean it safely,
  wet a cotton swab with warm water and gently
  wipe the area.
• Vaporize
• Place a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier in your
  baby's room to add moisture to the air. It helps
  clear your babys stuffy nose. Make sure to
  clean the machine regularly so mould doesn't grow
  inside it. If you did not have a vaporizer,
  sitting in a steamy bathroom for a few minutes
  with your baby can give you the same soothing
  effect.

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Omronhealthcare-ap.com/healthblog/en You may
also use a nebulizer to relieve your baby nasal
congestion. Your doctor may recommend the usage
of a nebulizer to help ease your babys runny
nose. Hold your baby in an upright position and
put him/her on your lap when using the
nebulizer. Choose a silent mesh nebulizer which
will be most conducive for your baby and young
kids. 5. Back Pats Gentle taps on your baby's
back can help ease chest congestion. Lay him down
across your knees and gently pat his back with
your cupped hand, or do it while he sits on your
lap with his body leaning forward about 30
degrees. It loosens mucus in the chest and makes
it easier for him to cough it up.
6. Keep Your Baby in an Upright
Position Breathing through a stuffy nose is much
easier when your head is slightly elevated. Place
a towel underneath your babys head to elevate
it slightly. This can help mucus drain and give
your baby some relief during nap and bedtime.
You can also place your little one to nap in
their car seat or swing (under your supervision)
to help them sleep.