Calpol Saline Nasal Drops, 10ml

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If your newborn’s stuffy nose is due to a respiratory tract infection, you may notice some of the following additional symptoms:

Newborn babies will experience nasal congestion (snuffles) quite often, as they naturally accumulate mucus in their noses but can’t easily clear it out. Chest and nasal congestion are also typical symptoms of colds, flu and other respiratory infections, to which your newborn baby is more susceptible. Find out how to help a congested baby at home and when you may need to call your doctor. Your Baby’s Congested Nose and Chest: Why It HappensSimilarly to adults, when your baby is laying down, they might become more congested. Aside from bedtime, try to keep your little one in an upright position as much as possible so that the mucus can naturally drain out of their nose. This can even include baby wearing during naptime to keep them upright.

In addition to using saline nose drops for your child, these are some techniques you can use to help lessen congestion: Most people feel they can’t avoid the task of cleaning out their baby’s nose. However, other remedies can help minimize congestion or a runny nose. Use a humidifier or steam treatment Give extra feedings. If feeding is difficult for your little one, you may need to provide extra feedings throughout the day and remove mucus before feeding. Extra feeds can also increase fluids to prevent dehydration in babies, especially if they have a respiratory tract infection. Make sure your hands and all the equipment are clean. Always wash your hands thoroughly before and after application to limit germ transmission. You should sterilize your eyedropper and aspirator bulb after each use. In most cases, baby congestion caused by respiratory tract infections can be treated at home with simple remedies that help alleviate symptoms and gradually move the virus out of the body. Although most colds go away in about five to seven days for children, it could take up to two weeks for newborns and younger babies. Baby Congestion SymptomsIf your baby hates this process and cries or fights it, you’re better off skipping this method, or at least waiting and trying another time. Mucus in the nose is not dangerous, and some babies just hate having their noses suctioned. Nasal aspirator Weakness, lethargy, trouble breathing, and an irregular heartbeat are never normal and require immediate medical attention. If your baby’s cough sounds wet (wheezing) or accompanies mucus, it’s most likely due to chest congestion. Coughs tend to last about three or four weeks and typically clear up on their own. Respiratory tract infections are the main causes of chest congestion, as they infect sinuses, throat, airways or lungs. Soap and warm water will be your best friends when it comes to cleaning a nasal aspirator. You want to fully take apart the aspirator before washing to ensure every piece gets clean. If there are spots left dirty, it’s possible for mold to grow.

Over-the-counter remedies for adults are designed to reduce swelling and allow for easier breathing. While they’re not an option for small children, using a saline solution in the form of nose drops can help reduce congestion. If your child has a runny nose with very loose mucus, you most likely won’t need to use saline drops. But if your child has harder mucus (or boogies!), you may need to soften it by using one or two saline drops in the nostril before you use the bulb syringe. Note that nasal drops are gentler than nasal sprays and work similarly. It’s also important to remember you should never use medicated nasal sprays on your baby — only saline. While Dr. Lavin doesn’t have a preferred type of nasal aspirator, he explains, “Just use it [nasal aspirator] judiciously—only when the mucus really is bothering the baby, not the parent.” Ear pulling: Ear discomfort is a classic sign of an ear infection. Babies may cry and pull at their ears. You might notice redness or drainage, but there are frequently no exterior signs accompanying an ear infection. If you suspect an ear infection, bring your child to the pediatrician. They will examine the ear canal and eardrum (3).

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Once you’ve taken apart the nasal aspirator, simply use warm water and soap to wash it. You can let the pieces soak and then wash, or some are even dishwasher/sterilizer safe. Your nasal aspirator should come with proper cleaning instructions if you’re unsure. While you can buy nasal sprays or drops that are marketed for babies, you can also make drops at home by combining 1 cup of warm water with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Note that some types of nasal syringes come with removable tips in a range of sizes, allowing you to find one that’s a perfect fit for your baby’s nose.

Pour the water into the saucepan. Place it on a flame and let it boil for about 10 minutes. This takes care of any bacteria present in it. Frequent causes of congestion that would require antibiotics include ear infections and sinus infections. If your child has an infection and may require antibiotics, here are some indicators to look for. Use the nasal drops prior to feeding so your baby can still breathe through their nose. Don’t use the nasal drops more frequently than every 3 to 4 hours. Safety Precautions to Take Caution: Remember to use saline drops and suction the nose before feeding. If done after feeding, suctioning may cause vomiting (throwing up).

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Saline nose drops can be bought over-the-counter, at a pharmacy or grocery store, or you can make it at home. To make the saline nose drops, you will need: After stirring them in and ensuring that they have dissolved completely, take as much solution as required and keep the rest in a clean bowl for no more than 24 hours.