Nasal mucus is the crust formed by the secretions in the nasal cavity and the dust inhaled into the nasal cavity. It may sound disgusting, but in a sense, it is also a form of protection for the nasal mucosa. Therefore, there is a lot of controversy among parents about whether they need to help their baby clean their nose. So, does the baby's nasal discharge need to be cleaned?
It is not recommended to clean the nasal mucus in newborn babies. As long as the mucus does not reach the level of blocking the nostrils, it can be ignored. For babies over one year old, if there is a lot of nasal mucus in the nose, the baby's breathing is not smooth, or if the baby also picks the nose with their hands and feels uncomfortable, it can be cleaned up. As long as attention is paid to cleaning loose nasal mucus, it is not recommended to clean stubborn nasal mucus.
There will be a small amount of mucus in the baby's nasal cavity, which will dry and form nasal mucus, which will come out on its own when sneezing. Long term stubborn nasal discharge can be cleaned out with specialized tweezers, as long as it does not harm the baby's nasal cavity. If the nasal discharge is hard, dark in color, or bloody, it is recommended to go to the hospital for cleaning.
When cleaning nasal mucus for babies, tools such as cotton swabs, tissues, and tweezers can be used. For example, mild nasal discharge can be gently absorbed with a cotton swab or tissue, which is easy to operate and easy for babies to accept. When there is dry nasal discharge, it can be directly removed with tweezers, but it should be done while the baby is sleeping. Few babies are willing to cooperate to avoid harming the baby.
