What should I do if my baby has a runny nose?

It is very common for babies to have a runny nose in life, and the reasons for the runny nose are not only many but also very complicated, such as colds, etc. At this time, parents must treat the baby in time, but the treatment method must be correct, and a treatment plan must be formulated based on the baby's own condition. So what should I do if my baby has a runny nose? Let us find out below.

First, what should I do if my baby has a runny nose? If my baby just has a runny nose and no other symptoms, he or she does not need to go to the hospital for the time being. In addition to helping the baby squeeze his nose, parents can also try hot compresses, dripping breast milk, and raising the head to care for the baby. If necessary, you can give your baby some Isatis root powder.

Second, the treatment method for baby’s runny nose. Natural remedies.

(1) Hot compress: When the nasal mucosa is exposed to heat, it shrinks and the nasal cavity becomes more unobstructed.

(2) Breast milk drops: The warmth of breast milk can temporarily clear the baby’s nasal cavity.

(3) Elevate the head: slightly relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion.

If the baby has a blocked nose, parents can put one or two towels under the child's mattress and slightly raise the head to relieve the nasal congestion. However, never let babies under 2 years old sleep directly on the pillow or place the pillow under the mattress, as this can easily cause suffocation or damage the spine.

(4) Help your baby to squeeze out his nose: This is the most effective way to help your baby breathe smoothly.

Second, the treatment method for the baby's runny nose is reasonable drug treatment. Do not use antibiotics casually for babies with colds. Instead, choose some antiviral drugs because colds are caused by viruses.

How to care for a baby with a runny nose. Before going to bed at night, soak your baby's feet in warm water until the baby's forehead sweats slightly, then the baby should drink more warm water and go to bed as early as possible. After going to bed, you can rub your baby's back up and down through the clothes. Rubbing the back to warm it up can help prevent colds. If your baby has a mild nasal congestion, you can rub his little ears until they turn red, which is also very effective in treating nasal congestion. In addition, for babies over 1 year old, add a thin slice of ginger to the soup, and give the baby something light for the next meal, such as porridge, soft noodles, etc.