What to do if your baby has a stuffy and runny nose? Two measures to deal with your baby's runny nose

Babies are still in the development stage. When babies have nasal congestion and runny nose, nasal congestion will cause the baby to have difficulty breathing, and bacteria are prone to excessive invasion of the respiratory tract and nasal cavity. Because the baby himself does not have complete self-care ability to deal with it himself, parents must help the baby solve the problem of nasal congestion and runny nose. What should I do when the baby has nasal congestion and runny nose?

1. What to do if your baby has a stuffy and runny nose?
1. What to do if your baby has a runny nose <br/>When your baby has a runny nose due to a cold, you can wipe the runny nose with a wet towel. Babies are still very young and have not fully developed and self-care abilities. They do not know how to wipe their noses, so parents should help their babies wipe their noses clean. In addition, babies' skin is very tender, and frequent wiping will cause abrasion to the skin, so you need to apply hot compresses with a wet towel after wiping to prevent the skin from cracking.

2. What to do if your baby has a stuffy nose <br/>When your baby has a stuffy nose, you can use a wet cotton swab dipped in water to remove foreign objects from the nostrils. But be gentle. Otherwise, it is very likely that large pieces of secretions in the nose will be pushed inwards, which can easily block the nostrils. Never pick your baby's nostrils with your hands. The baby's nostrils are not fully mature yet, and the mucous membrane is very rich. Picking your nose at will can easily cause bleeding. For more serious nasal congestion, you can apply a hot towel to the root of the nose to relieve the nasal congestion through the heat.

2. How to prevent your baby from having a runny nose
1. Avoid pathogens <br/>During the transition from autumn to winter, avoid crowded places. There are a lot of infectious substances in these public places, which can easily infect patients. When someone in the family has a cold, you need to reduce contact with the patient. And keep the room ventilated. Although babies are prone to cold, air flow is also important. Keeping the air clean and flowing can better drive away pathogens.
2. Balanced diet <br/>Babies should also have a balanced diet. Babies over three months old need to take in a variety of vitamins to supplement their body's nutrition. It can also enhance the body's immune system to prevent virus invasion.