The playtime will distract from their discomfort and the warm water can help clear nasal congestion.
Clear baby nose with water.
Gently wipe around the nostrils without putting the tissue deep into the baby s nose.
When they re spitting up lots of clear liquid you may think that your baby needs water to avoid dehydration.
This helps clear out the nose and remove any mucus under the nose.
Steam up the bathroom.
Place the tip gently into your baby s nostril.
Rub a small amount of bath water or gently apply a wet washcloth around the nose area.
However you shouldn t give water to babies under 6 months of age.
Release the bulb slowly.
Turn around the baby onto his stomach to let the nose drain.
Run a hot shower for a few minutes.
Clean around the nose during the bath.
If your baby has congestion and mucus around or under their nose clean this area during a bath.
Remove the sticky stuff.
When the bathroom is steamy sit in the room with baby for a bit.
A baby who can sit may enjoy taking a warm bath.
Collect mucus on a tissue.
Here are four other baby stuffy nose remedies to clear the congestion.
Put two to three drops of saline water into the baby s nose with a dropper.