Nasal congestion is quite uncomfortable in daily life, let alone during sleep. Moreover, babies are relatively young and sleeping with their noses stuffed in is definitely more uncomfortable. So, how should babies sleep when their noses are stuffed in?
1. Clean the baby's nasal secretions
When a baby has a nasal congestion, parents can clean up the secretions inside the baby's nose. You can use a nasal cannula or a baby specific cotton swab to gently rotate it out. If the baby's nasal secretions become hard and slow to come out, parents can soften them with some water before cleaning.
2. Hot compress method
There are two types of hot compress methods. The first method is to apply a hot towel to the baby's brine door, as the baby's nasal congestion may be caused by the brine door catching a cold. At this time, parents can apply a hot compress to the baby's brine door until they sweat profusely on their forehead. Another way is to apply a hot towel to the baby's nose and gently massage it several times. This can help clear the secretions from the baby's nose and reduce nasal congestion.
3. Sleep sideways
When a baby has a stuffy nose, they can sleep on their side because lying down can cause the mucus in their nose to flow back, which can increase the degree of stuffiness and make them feel uncomfortable. Lying on your side while sleeping can help alleviate this situation.
4. Bathing and steaming
Taking a bath and steaming with sweat is actually beneficial for people who have a cold. When a baby has a stuffy nose, the mother can give the baby some hot water to help alleviate the stuffiness.
