What should I do if my six-month-old baby has a runny nose?

Newborns have poor resistance, so they are easily infected with colds. Therefore, newborn babies often have runny nose and cough, but newborns are still very small, so when the baby has a runny nose and cough, they cannot take medication for the time being. It is best to choose physical therapy, which is a bit difficult to implement. Next, we will introduce how to deal with your baby’s runny nose.

A nasal suction device is best. Absorb with cotton balls. Although cotton balls are soft, they have no suction and can only clear mucus from the front of the nose. The mother uses her mouth to suck out the snot, which is effective but requires courage.

1) Get enough rest

Whether it is a simple cold or rhinitis, rest is very important. At this time, you should let your baby rest more, reduce some outdoor activities, take good care of your baby's diet and schedule, and drink more water. Adequate water can make the secretions in the nasal cavity thinner and easier to clean.

2) Maintain air humidity

Keeping the air moist can help your baby breathe more easily. If necessary, you can use a humidifier to increase the air humidity in the baby's room. At the same time, you should also regularly clean the humidifier with white vinegar and water to avoid dust and germs on it.

3) Give your baby a steam bath

Take your baby to the bathroom, close the door, turn on the hot water, and let your baby stay in the steamy bathroom for 15 minutes. In this way, the baby's nasal congestion symptoms can be greatly improved. Of course, after the steam bath, don't forget to put your baby in clean and fresh clothes to avoid catching a cold.

4) Help your baby wipe his nose

If your baby has a runny nose, you must wipe his nose regularly to prevent the mucus from blocking his nostrils and causing breathing problems. If necessary, you can also apply some Vaseline.

The above article introduces how to deal with your baby's runny nose. These methods can all relieve the baby's runny nose, but each baby's situation is different, so you should choose the most suitable and effective treatment method based on the baby's actual situation. Of course, the most important thing is to improve the baby's resistance and prevent him from easily catching a cold.