What to do if a newborn baby has a stuffy nose? Six methods to solve it

There are four types of nasal congestion in newborns: intermittent nasal congestion, alternating nasal congestion, continuous nasal congestion and progressive nasal congestion. However, any type of nasal congestion should not be delayed. If the condition is not diagnosed and treated in time, it will worsen and cause other diseases such as rhinitis.

1. If the blockage is caused by nasal secretions, use a cotton swab to gently roll out the secretions. If it is dry secretion, you should first apply some ointment or eye ointment, or use a cotton swab dipped in water and drip it into the baby's nostrils. Be sure to use an appropriate amount to make it soft and no longer stick to the mucous membrane, then use a cotton swab to pull it out; you can also let the baby cry for a while, wait for the tears to soak the nasal crust and soften it, and then gently pull it out with your hands.

2. Apply a warm towel to the nose . When the nasal mucosa is exposed to heat and shrinks, the nasal cavity will be more unobstructed and the sticky nasal mucus will be easier to hydrate and flow out, which can relieve nasal congestion. Be sure to be gentle when applying heat.

3. Mothers can try to change the baby's position : when the left side of the nose is blocked, lie on the right; when the right side of the nose is blocked, lie on the left, which can relieve the nasal congestion.

4. Nasal acupoint massage : Let older children sit down (infants and young children lie flat), use the thumb and index finger to massage both sides of the nose from top to bottom for 3 minutes, then rub the Yingxiang points (on both sides of the nose) for 1 minute. When the nasal cavity feels hot, the breath will be unblocked. Do this every 2 to 3 hours to effectively relieve nasal congestion.

5. When a baby has a stuffy nose , he often cries non-stop. At this time, you can hold the baby upright, which can also relieve the stuffy nose and make the baby fall asleep more easily.

6. When nasal congestion affects your child's sleep , you can raise the head 30 degrees to relieve the symptoms.