What should I do if my child has a stuffy nose after a cold?

Children's health is the issue that parents are most worried about. The more attention they pay to it, the more likely it is that some problems will occur. It is inevitable for children to get sick, because people eat grains and cereals, and it is inevitable to encounter diseases such as colds and fevers. Don’t worry if you have an illness. It is crucial to actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, especially for children. So what should we do if our child has a stuffy nose after a cold? This problem is common when children have a fever or a cold, so parents can use some common sense methods to treat their children.

1. Adequate rest is crucial for colds. Try to let your child sleep more, reduce outdoor activities appropriately, and don't let your baby get tired. Take good care of your baby's diet and let your baby drink more water. Adequate water can make the nasal secretions thinner and easier to clean. Let your baby eat more fruits and juices rich in vitamin C. It is said that chicken soup can relieve the symptoms of colds, so you might as well make some chicken soup for your baby to drink. Try to limit your intake of dairy products, which can increase mucus production. For babies with decreased appetite, mothers should prepare some easily digestible foods that are good in color, aroma and taste.

2. Let your baby sleep more comfortably. If your baby has a blocked nose, you can put one or two towels under the child's mattress and slightly raise the head to relieve the blocked nose. Never let babies under two years old sleep directly on pillows or place pillows under mattresses, as this can easily cause suffocation or damage the cervical spine.

3. Help your baby blow his nose. The baby is too young to blow his nose by himself. The best way to help the baby breathe smoothly is to help the baby blow his nose. You can apply a little Vaseline oil in the baby's external nostrils, which can often relieve nasal congestion; if the mucus is thick, you can try using a nasal aspirator or twisting medical cotton balls into small sticks to remove the mucus in the nose; if the nasal congestion has caused difficulty in feeding, you can use saline nasal drops 15 minutes before feeding. After a while, use a nasal aspirator to suck out the saline and mucus in the nasal cavity, and the baby's nose will be unobstructed.

4. Keep the air moist. You can use a humidifier to increase the humidity in your baby's room, especially at night to help your baby breathe more smoothly. Don't forget to clean the humidifier every day with white vinegar and water to prevent the accumulation of dust and germs.

The above are some solutions on what to do if your child has a stuffy nose after a cold. Parents and friends can refer to them and remedy the situation if their children have such problems. In fact, it is normal for children to have a stuffy nose when they have a cold. It’s just that children are young and will often make trouble if they don’t have ventilation, so parents can take some measures to solve the problem.