blocked nose

indianorchi · Dec 31st, 2008, 06:43 AM

How can I clear my week-old baby's nose? One nostril is really blocked and it sounds like he's finding it hard to breath.
I've googled it and all that comes up is nasal sprays which I don't like the sound of and I'd like to get something done ASAP!

sabby52 · Dec 31st, 2008, 06:50 AM

Saline drops, Dec always had a blocked nose, just put some saline drops in and then use a cotton bud and clean it xx

alio · Dec 31st, 2008, 07:10 AM

nasal aspirator at boots. good stuff.xx

indianorchi · Dec 31st, 2008, 07:11 AM

I'll be going into town today and look at what they have to offer. By you suggesting these things I'm guessing they're safe, thankyou xx

lupi · Dec 31st, 2008, 10:09 AM

I use a cotton bud if i can see the offender- v satisfying getting them out!

leeanne · Dec 31st, 2008, 10:14 AM

Vicks plugins work well. Also here they have a Triaminic fan and when Chase had a cold I put it right beside his bassinet at night and it worked a charm.

Genna · Dec 31st, 2008, 11:04 AM

If you don't already have a humidifier, really look into getting one. If you already have one, or any kind of vaporizer, then a few drops of Eucalyptus Oil in the humidifier (replaced as needed) will help break that blockage up and help him breathe better. It smells pleasant too. Be sure you keep your baby elevated so nothing gets into his lungs/chest! If it already has, you can give him warm water with lemon from a dropper. Helps to break it up.

Best of luck, Hun!

charliebear · Dec 31st, 2008, 11:12 AM

I had the same trouble, ive now got the nasal asperator and the nasosal saline drops both from boots.

Quote:

Originally Posted by leeanne

Vicks plugins work well. Also here they have a Triaminic fan and when Chase had a cold I put it right beside his bassinet at night and it worked a charm.

I looked into the plug in's, they say they're not suitable for babies under 3 months - some 6 months.

beckynbump25 · Dec 31st, 2008, 18:22 PM

i had this problem aswell i asked the helth visitor and pharmasist if they could sugest any think and they ccouldnt im just using cotten buds to clear and snott or bogges up there lol doesnt sound to pleasent but it seems to work a treat

xx

mommyof3co · Dec 31st, 2008, 18:25 PM

The saline drops and then a bulb sucker thingy lol. I would try not to do it too much if they are congested it can make their nose raw so I try to limit it to right before they have to eat or if they are really having a hard time

Dec 31st, 2008, 06:43 AM	#1
indianorchi Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 253	blocked nose How can I clear my week-old baby's nose? One nostril is really blocked and it sounds like he's finding it hard to breath. I've googled it and all that comes up is nasal sprays which I don't like the sound of and I'd like to get something done ASAP!

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Dec 31st, 2008, 06:50 AM	#2
sabby52 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Belfast N.Ireland Posts: 15,162	Saline drops, Dec always had a blocked nose, just put some saline drops in and then use a cotton bud and clean it xx

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alio Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,942	nasal aspirator at boots. good stuff.xx

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indianorchi Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 253	I'll be going into town today and look at what they have to offer. By you suggesting these things I'm guessing they're safe, thankyou xx

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lupi Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cambridgeshire Posts: 228	I use a cotton bud if i can see the offender- v satisfying getting them out!

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leeanne Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 26,691	Vicks plugins work well. Also here they have a Triaminic fan and when Chase had a cold I put it right beside his bassinet at night and it worked a charm.

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Dec 31st, 2008, 11:04 AM	#7
Genna Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,696	If you don't already have a humidifier, really look into getting one. If you already have one, or any kind of vaporizer, then a few drops of Eucalyptus Oil in the humidifier (replaced as needed) will help break that blockage up and help him breathe better. It smells pleasant too. Be sure you keep your baby elevated so nothing gets into his lungs/chest! If it already has, you can give him warm water with lemon from a dropper. Helps to break it up. Best of luck, Hun!

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Dec 31st, 2008, 18:22 PM	#9
beckynbump25 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Birmingham,uk Posts: 989	i had this problem aswell i asked the helth visitor and pharmasist if they could sugest any think and they ccouldnt im just using cotten buds to clear and snott or bogges up there lol doesnt sound to pleasent but it seems to work a treat xx

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Dec 31st, 2008, 18:25 PM	#10
mommyof3co Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 10,076	The saline drops and then a bulb sucker thingy lol. I would try not to do it too much if they are congested it can make their nose raw so I try to limit it to right before they have to eat or if they are really having a hard time

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