What to do if a 3-month-old baby has a stuffy nose?

With the end of autumn, the temperature will slowly begin to drop. During this period, babies are very likely to catch cold, and their own resistance will also decrease, leading to the occurrence of some diseases, such as coughing, runny nose and nasal congestion. Babies around three months old often show symptoms of crying after having nasal congestion. Parents should pay more attention to it. So what should I do if a 3-month-old baby has a stuffy nose?

First, what should we do if a 3-month-old baby has a stuffy nose? If the baby has a severe stuffy nose and keeps crying, it is recommended to give the baby some cold medicine. Just drink a little. Generally, babies feel uncomfortable with nasal congestion. The fastest way is to give the baby medicine, which can cure the baby's cold relatively quickly.

Second, if the baby’s nasal congestion is not very serious, you can try applying a hot towel that has been scalded with boiling water to the baby’s nose. Be gentle when applying the mask so as not to hurt the baby's nose. Of course, you should also test the temperature of the towel on the back of your hand to avoid scalding your baby. Applying a hot towel can help your baby's nose to clear air.

Third, don’t take your baby out in cold wind. If your baby has a stuffy nose, try not to take him/her out. The cold air outside will not only make the baby's symptoms worse, but also cause other adverse symptoms. If conditions at home permit, it is recommended to turn on the air conditioner for the baby to increase the indoor temperature. Keep the temperature above 26 degrees to help your baby's nose breathe.

What should you do if your 3-month-old baby has a stuffy nose? Massage the baby’s nose. Gently rub the sides of the baby's nose to help the blood flow in the baby's nasal cavity and prevent it from stagnating in the nasal cavity, causing redness and swelling to increase and cause nasal congestion in the baby. Give your baby plenty of hot water. Hot water can warm the baby's respiratory system and help nasal ventilation. It can also relieve symptoms such as runny nose and prevent the baby from getting angry and coughing. When sleeping at night, slightly raise your baby's pillow. This can relieve your baby's nasal congestion symptoms and help your baby sleep better. Only when the baby has a good rest during sleep can the symptoms of nasal congestion disappear faster.