When babies are young, their resistance is very poor, and they often experience cold and runny nose due to low temperatures and the temperature inside the house. When the baby has a runny nose, they don't want to wipe it, and the nose is very dirty. So mothers want to know what to do if the baby has a runny nose and nasal congestion at 15 and a half months old?
1. Drink some cold medicine
A baby's runny nose and nasal congestion are symptoms of a cold. Parents can go to a pharmacy or hospital to give their baby some commonly used cold medicine, drink it several times in a row, and the condition of runny nose and nasal congestion will improve. It is best to let the baby sleep after drinking it, which is beneficial for the recovery of the condition.
2. Drink plenty of hot water and rest more
Drinking plenty of hot water can also help with the recovery of the condition. Mild colds such as nasal congestion, sneezing, slight coughing, and discomfort in the throat can usually heal on their own within 3-4 days. If the fever persists, it will last for a week. And for younger babies, they need more rest. Only with good rest can the symptoms of nasal congestion and cold gradually disappear.
3. Small tricks to relieve nasal congestion
Parents can use a towel to apply heat to their baby's nose, or use a nasal cannula to suck up secretions from the nose. Alternatively, adding some essential oil to a hot towel and applying it to the nose can also help alleviate nasal congestion. In addition, dripping some breast milk into the nostrils can also alleviate nasal congestion. Place a few small pillows on the baby's head to create a smooth, 30 degree slide on the bed, so that the baby can lie on it and their snot will naturally flow out.
