What are some quick-acting remedies for newborn nasal congestion?

It is quite common for newborns to have symptoms of nasal congestion. For example, if the child has a cold or the weather is dry, this phenomenon is likely to occur. In addition, if the child has a poor diet, it is easy for him to get angry and cause nasal congestion. As a parent, if you see your child showing symptoms of nasal congestion, you should take some effective measures to relieve it in time to avoid causing difficulty in breathing for the child.

1. Cotton swabs to help

The babies are still very young and they can’t help themselves, so let mommy help them! If the situation is not very serious, the mother can use a cotton swab dipped in clean mineral water to humidify the baby's nostrils and relieve the baby's nasal discomfort. You can also dip some sesame oil to act as a lubricant, so that your nasal cavity will not be so uncomfortable. If there is mucus in the baby's nostrils, the mother should use a cotton swab to gently pick it out, otherwise it will block the nostrils for breathing and will not be conducive to the improvement of nasal congestion.

2. Keep washing your nasal cavity with cold water

Let your children develop the good habit of flushing their nasal cavity with cold water from an early age. Flushing the nasal cavity can effectively stimulate the nasal mucosa and prevent colds, viruses, and bacteria from infecting the nasal cavity. Children can usually be taught this when they are two or three years old, which is to inhale some water through the nose and then spray it out. But parents must tell their children not to play with water and be careful not to choke. Instead, treat it as a cleaning procedure when brushing teeth and washing face at breakfast every day, and tell your children seriously that they are not allowed to play with water and must pay attention to safety.

3. Use a nasal aspirator

It is really uncomfortable if a child's nose is always blocked by snot. Fortunately, there are all kinds of tools available for purchase now, so you might as well use a nasal aspirator to help. The nasal aspirator can effectively suck out the mucus and nasal mucus in the nasal cavity and relieve the baby's nasal congestion symptoms. If your baby at home often catches colds and has a stuffy nose, you might as well buy one and keep it ready for use at any time. Of course, it would be best if the baby can recover naturally. There is no need to use a nasal aspirator. After all, that thing is not very comfortable to use, and young children may even cry.

4. Steam nasal fumigation

Prepare a cup or a basin of hot water in front of your child. The steam can effectively stimulate the nasal cavity and relieve nasal congestion symptoms. This method is convenient, simple and practical, just like the spray used in the hospital. If the child's condition is more serious, you can add a few drops of soothing peppermint oil for better results. But mommies must pay attention to safety! Some children like to move around and grab things with their hands. It would be very troublesome if they accidentally knocked over a cup or basin and got scalded by boiling water. Mothers should also pay attention that the time for nasal fumigation should not be too long each time. About ten to fifteen minutes is appropriate, two to three times a day, and persist after seeing the effect. Combined with proper exercise, walking outdoors more often and breathing fresh air, the baby should be fine soon.