What to do if a newborn baby has a stuffy nose?

If a child is feeling uncomfortable, parents may be worried. A newborn baby is likely to have a stuffy nose. If the child's nose is blocked, he or she will not be able to breathe. If the child cannot breathe all day, he or she will cry. This will affect the child's mood and the parents' mood. So what should we do if a newborn baby has a stuffy nose?

When children are infants, their bodies are very weak, which causes them to often have some abnormalities, such as nasal congestion. The appearance of nasal congestion makes it difficult for children to breathe, which makes parents very anxious and they don’t know what to do. Therefore, parents should read the following content carefully.

What should I do if my newborn baby has a stuffy nose? Newborn babies are mainly fed with breast milk, which contains the mother's antibodies. Therefore, the baby has a stronger resistance and is not prone to catching a cold. Even if there are symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose, do not take medicine casually. The editor has a method that I would like to share with you.

The mother rubbed her hands vigorously, about 30-40 times, until her palms became warm. Then find the area where the baby's forehead and hair meet, and gently press on the baby's forehead with your warm hands. You can do this alternately with your hands. If neither of them is hot anymore, continue rubbing them together. Once they are warm, continue to cover the baby's forehead.

The following methods can be used to treat nasal congestion in newborn babies:

1. Warm and wet towel: If the nasal mucosa is congested and swollen due to a cold or other conditions, you can apply a warm and wet towel to the base of the nose, which can provide some relief.

2. Nose drops: If the effect is not satisfactory, use 0.5% ephedrine nose drops, one drop on each side. Use before each feeding to improve ventilation during feeding. Use it 3-4 times a day, but not too often, as excessive use may cause drug-induced rhinitis.

3. Breast milk nasal drops: If it is caused by blockage of secretions, you can drop a drop of breast milk into the baby's nasal cavity and wait for the secretions to soften and then be discharged on their own.

The above is an introduction to various methods of treating baby's nose. When improving the child's condition, you should let the child drink more water, eat more hot food, and remember to let the child breathe hot water more often and take a hot bath. In this way, the child's symptoms will gradually improve. If the child wants to drink milk at this time, then remember to eat more light food.