Poor breathing can affect sleep quality, especially nasal congestion caused by a cold in babies, which can seriously affect normal sleep. Therefore, certain measures need to be taken to improve this situation. So, what should babies do if they have a cold and stuffy nose and can't sleep well?
1. When a baby has a cold and nasal congestion that affects sleep, it is recommended to check and pay attention to whether the indoor temperature is suitable. It is advisable to adjust the temperature to 22-23 degrees Celsius, not too low.
Because the temperature at night is too low, such as only 17 or 18 degrees Celsius, it is easy to worsen the baby's nasal discomfort symptoms, especially during the day when the temperature is high and at night when the temperature is low, the temperature difference is too large, which will have a significant impact on the mucous membrane of the baby's nasal cavity. Because the baby's nasal cavity is narrow, small, and sensitive, it is easily affected by temperature differences, especially during a cold, which requires extra attention.
2. If nasal congestion is severe, you can slightly drop 1-2 drops of breast milk into the baby's nostrils, then pinch the nose, and sometimes it can also assist in ventilation. Hot steam fumigation can also be used, such as using a hot towel or filling an open teacup with hot water, slowly approaching the baby's nasal opening, and breathing moist and hot air can also relieve nasal congestion. However, it is important to avoid excessively high temperatures, as the nasal mucosa of babies is particularly delicate and burns should be prevented.
3. In addition, parents should be aware that if using nasal drops or sprays that relieve nasal congestion symptoms, they must be used under the guidance of a physician.
