There are reasons why babies have stuffy noses Why do babies always have stuffy noses? In fact, it is related to the following points. 1, with the characteristics of the nasal cavity of newborns related to the nasal cavity of newborns is small, the nasal passage is short, the nasal mucosa is soft, and there are rich capillaries distributed on it, so it is more likely to be congested and edema compared with adults. As we all know, to maintain life, people need to constantly take in fresh air from the outside world and expel carbon dioxide for gas exchange, and when the nose is blocked, it will affect people’s normal breathing. As newborns are often in a closed-mouth state, they do not breathe through their mouths, and once nasal congestion occurs, it has a greater impact on newborns, generally manifesting as irritability, crying, and poor milk intake or inability to suckle due to simultaneous blockage of the nose and mouth when feeding, and in severe cases, bruising and breathing difficulties can occur. Therefore, nasal congestion in newborns is not a small problem, and often makes babies not eat milk well and sleep well, so mothers should pay attention to it. 2.Related to the external environment Dry air can cause nasal congestion in newborns, nasal secretions crust, not easy to discharge, resulting in nasal congestion. 3, and baby sickness related to the cold can cause nasal congestion in newborns, the cold due to congestion and swelling of the nasal mucous membrane, nasal secretions increase, often leading to nasal ventilation. Nasal congestion can be used when the baby has nasal congestion, the mother does not rush, the first available small torch to check whether there are boogers in the nostrils, and then deal with the situation. If there are boogers in your baby’s nasal cavity, you can use the following methods to remove them. ①If the nasal mucosa is congested and swollen due to a cold, etc., apply a warm wet towel to the root of the nose to provide some relief. ②If it is caused by a blockage of secretions, a drop of breast milk can be put into the baby’s nasal cavity, and the secretions can be discharged on their own after softening. ③A fine cotton swab dipped in a little warm water can be used to probe into the nostrils and rotate gently to roll the nasal secretions and drag them out with the swab. If the nasal secretion has become a hard crust, gently use the cotton swab to poke the hard crust, so that the dry secretion can be separated from the nasal mucous membrane, so that the nasal secretion can move back and forth with breathing, creating an itchy feeling and stimulating the baby to sneeze, and the dry secretion can be discharged from the nasal cavity with breathing. ④Holding the baby to stay, in a freshly bathed bathroom, can also relieve nasal congestion, as the air with high humidity can soften the nasal crusts and prompt them to be discharged. ⑤ Saline nose drops + nasal aspirator combined application can relieve nasal congestion Saline nose drops is a special saline solution that can be bought over-the-counter at pharmacies, or you can prepare it yourself. To make your own saline solution: about 1/2 teaspoon of salt dissolved in 240 ml of clean, warm water. Make a fresh batch each day and store it in a clean, glass jar with a lid. To prevent bacterial growth, do not leave for more than 24 hours at a time. To use: Lie your baby flat with his head tilted back, or support his head with a rolled-up towel, then squeeze two to three drops of saline into each nostril and hold for as long as possible for 30 seconds. To use a nasal aspirator, squeeze the rubber ball first and then gently press the other nostril when you are ready to suck one nostril for better results. Gently insert the tip of the plastic nasal aspirator into one of the baby’s nostrils and slowly let go, the mucus will be sucked out. Repeat with the other nostril. After each use, suck some soapy water to wash the nasal aspirator, then rinse it with water, dry it and set it aside. Caution 1.Baby definitely does not want mom to stick the nasal aspirator into his nose, but the little nose needs to be emptied in order to breathe properly, especially if severe nasal congestion will affect feeding and sleeping. 2.If your baby really resists the nasal aspirator, use a cotton swab to gently rub the underside of his nostrils after the saline drops are inserted. Be careful not to insert it into his nostrils. This method is not as good as suctioning with a nasal aspirator, but it’s better than nothing! 3. Decide the number of drops per day according to your baby’s condition and needs, and don’t aspirate too many times in a day. A special reminder: do not use saline drops for more than four or four days in a row, long time use will make the nasal cavity dry instead of making the situation worse. 4, affect the emergency treatment of breathing if the above methods are not effective, nasal congestion and seriously affect the baby’s breathing, and even bruising, can be used chopsticks or small spoons of the cross in the baby’s mouth, so that the mouth and lips can not be closed, through the mouth breathing to lift the symptoms of oxygen deprivation. Transthoracic breathing is not a normal condition for newborns, but a temporary solution when they are deprived of oxygen. If the following conditions occur, the baby should be sent to the hospital for examination 1. baby nasal congestion with fever; 2. baby nasal congestion can not be relieved after home care, affecting sleep for more than three days; 3. baby nasal congestion for more than a week.