5 Things That Helped My Baby's Congestion
- Phylicia Kara
- Feb 24, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 14
Real Tips from a Tired Mama Who's Been There
Just one week after bringing our little man home, he started struggling with congestion. Some nights, the sound of it was so loud it kept me awake. Then, at just two months old, we all came down with COVID, and his congestion was out of control.
Through lots of trial and error (and many sleepless nights), I found a few things that really helped ease his discomfort. If your little one is dealing with the same thing, here are some tips that worked wonders for us:
1. Steamed Bathroom Sessions
Turn on the hot water in your bathroom until it gets nice and steamy, then sit in there with your baby for about 10 minutes. Do this around three times a day. The steam can help loosen mucus and ease breathing.
Bonus Tip: This is also helpful if your baby has croup!
2. Bulb Syringe
If your baby is a newborn or a small infant, you can use the bulb syringe they usually give you at the hospital. Use it to gently suction mucus from their nose and even from the inner sides of their cheeks to relieve congestion.
3. Electric Aspirator + Saline Drops
For runny noses, use saline drops or spray, then follow up with an electric nasal aspirator. These tools are game changers.
Some favorites we used:
WALTOT ELECTRIC BABY NASAL ASPIRATOR
LITTLE REMEDIES SALINE DROPS
FRIDA BABY NOSE FRIDA
MUNCHKIN BABY ASPIRATOR
4. Mist Humidifier
A mist humidifier in your baby’s room can make a big difference, especially at night. After testing a few, I found the Vicks Humidifier worked best for us. I added a Vicks VapoPad on the side and some VapoSteam liquid on top. It worked wonders for the whole family.
Our setup:
VICKS MIST HUMIDIFIER
VICKS VAPO PADS
VICKS VAPO STEAM
5. Baby Rub
Apply vapor rub (specifically made for babies) to your little one’s chest, neck, and just a tiny bit under the nose. It soothes them and helps open their airways.
VICKS BABYRUB
Fun Fact: My grandma used to put Vicks right on my nose, and it would knock me out in minutes because the menthol was so strong!
Note: If your child’s congestion lasts more than 14 days, or if you notice any changes in breathing, feeding, or behavior, consult your pediatrician.
Hope this helps your little one breathe easier and sleep better. Wishing you peaceful nights and happy snuggles!
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