What should I do if my baby’s nose is blocked at night?

I believe many parents will find out in time if the baby has a stuffy nose at night. It is a very tricky thing if the baby has a stuffy nose at night, because it may affect their sleep, and it is very uncomfortable for the baby. Even adults will feel very uncomfortable if their nose is stuffy at night. At this time, you must make adjustments in time, which will be good for your baby.

Experts remind that baby’s nasal congestion may also be caused by allergies, and there are many factors that cause allergies. Some people will sneeze constantly, have a runny nose, or even develop asthma when they encounter cold air, and their nasal congestion will never stop in winter. This part is related to the cold air and suspended matter in the air. In addition, pollen and dust mites in spring can also cause allergic symptoms, especially allergic rhinitis and asthma, so nasal congestion may also be a manifestation of allergic rhinitis.

1. Use a nasal aspirator

A nasal aspirator can relieve your baby's nasal congestion symptoms. If the child is unable to breastfeed due to nasal congestion, mothers should use a nasal aspirator to clear the baby's nasal cavity 15 minutes in advance before feeding him milk.

2. Use a small cotton swab to clean

Usually, a newborn's nasal congestion is caused by blockage of secretions, and the mother can use a small cotton swab to clean it. Prepare a special cotton swab for babies, then drop some clean water into the baby's nasal cavity, and then gently clean it with the cotton swab. Wait until the mucus sticks to the cotton swab and then pull it out. Be careful not to insert the cotton swab directly into the baby's nasal cavity.

3. Add salt water

When the baby strongly resists the nasal aspirator, we can drop a drop of light saline into the baby's nose, and then gently wipe it with a cotton swab. Be careful to clear the blockage in a visible area and not to reach too deep.

Now you should know what to do if your baby has a stuffy nose at night. As a parent, you must know this knowledge, because this way you can make timely adjustments when you encounter problems. This is also responsible for your baby. Children themselves will not react to these problems, so you must pay attention.