Why does the baby always sneeze?

The birth of a child makes the family more warm and happy. However, in our daily life, along with the joy after the birth of a child, there are always some unexpected phenomena. Many newborn babies always sneeze constantly, so parents are particularly worried, fearing that their children have a cold. In fact, there are many reasons for children to sneeze. Parents should not be too anxious. Let’s understand why babies always sneeze.

Why does the baby always sneeze?

Frequent sneezing is a common phenomenon in babies under 1 year old, especially in the first 3-4 months after birth. If the newborn only sneezes and does not have a runny nose, it is not a cold. This is because there is mucus in the nostrils of the newborn, which is wrapped together with the dust from the outside to form small lumps. These "foreign bodies" can stimulate the nerves in the upper respiratory tract and produce an itchy feeling, which can be expelled through sneezing. Sneezing can be said to be a protective reflex of the body, which can indicate disease and expel foreign bodies in the nasal cavity in time.

Sneezing is often considered a sign of a cold, but this only applies to older children and adults, and is an exception for babies under three or four months old. A newborn baby has just come out of the sealed womb that is cut off from the outside world. Any changes in temperature and humidity in nature can stimulate the rich olfactory nerve fiber endings in the nasal mucosa, inducing him to sneeze constantly. It takes a process for newborns to adapt to the external environment. As they grow older, they gradually adapt to the external environment and the sneezing phenomenon will gradually decrease. Generally, it will gradually stabilize three or four months after birth, and the frequent sneezing phenomenon will slowly decrease. Of course, babies can also sneeze if they have a cold or rhinitis, and then they need to see a doctor.

How to care for a newborn baby who sneezes

A newborn's sneezing is usually related to the stimulation of cold air. After you notice a newborn sneezing, you can observe whether the newborn's spirit is affected, whether he or she is listless, or whether his or her appetite has decreased. If there is no effect, the sneezing may be caused by a sensitive nose. Mothers do not need to worry too much, because the baby's nasal mucosa is relatively thin, and it is easy to sneeze when stimulated. Generally, there is no big problem. When a newborn baby sneezes, the mother can take the following care measures:

1. Help the newborn clean his nasal mucus.

2. When bathing a newborn, do not let the newborn suddenly encounter cold air.

3. Cover the newborn with a blanket at night to prevent him from catching a cold.

4. Unless the newborn already has a runny nose, parents don’t need to worry and don’t need to let the newborn take cold medicine at will.

It is the wish of all mothers that every child can grow up healthily. Once a disease occurs, many parents are very anxious. The above is an introduction to why babies always sneeze. After understanding it, we know that there are many reasons for sneezing. First of all, parents must ensure that the indoor air circulation where the baby is located, and do not grow flowering plants indoors.