Throughout the year, the climate is unpredictable, and babies may catch a cold. But in autumn and winter, it is a high-risk period for babies to catch colds and respiratory diseases. If the baby experiences nasal congestion and runny nose, it indicates that it is caused by catching a cold. Cold nasal congestion can make babies cry uncontrollably and feel particularly uncomfortable. So what should I do if my baby has a cold and stuffy nose and keeps holding their breath?
What should I do if my baby has a cold, stuffy nose, and keeps holding their breath
1. When a baby's nose is blocked, salt water can be used to dilute the mucus and make it easier to clean.
2. Raise the baby's head. Putting a pillow on your baby's bed can make them feel more comfortable.
3. Use a humidifier. Moist air can alleviate a baby's nasal congestion.
Prevention of colds in babies
1. Ensure that the baby's sleep time is around 12 hours per day. Babies can gradually recover their physical strength and energy while sleeping. If a baby's sleep quality is poor or they sleep less, their immunity will also be relatively weakened.
2. Strengthen your baby's outdoor exercise, which can enhance their ability to resist colds. The season when children catch colds is mostly in winter and spring. During these two seasons, mothers should strengthen their babies' outdoor exercise and not neglect it just because of the cold weather.
3. Baby's clothes and blankets should be added or reduced in a timely manner according to changes in temperature. Mothers feel that the weather is getting cold, so they quickly add clothes to their babies; When the weather is warm, it is also important to reduce the amount of clothing worn by the baby and avoid wearing too much.
What should I do if my baby has a cold and stuffy nose and keeps holding their breath? Nasal congestion is a typical symptom of a cold. If a baby keeps feeling suffocated due to nasal congestion, they will cry. In addition to using pediatric cold medicine, parents can use hot steam to fumigate their baby's nose. But be careful not to let the baby lean into hot water. To avoid tipping over the cup and scalding the baby.
