Calpol Saline Nasal Drops, 10ml

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This nose cleaner is one of the easiest and most effective to use, which explains why it has been around for so long. Although, know that you shouldn’t use a bulb syringe every hour. Medical experts agree that you shouldn’t use it more than three to four times per day to prevent creating inflammation or nosebleeds from irritation. Typically, an aspirator comes with a mouthpiece and tubing that attach to a syringe-like tube with a narrowed open tip. Usually, these aspirators also come with disposable filters, so you don’t need to worry that you’ll somehow accidentally suction too hard and get mucus in your mouth. Productive coughing: If your child is coughing up mucus, especially if it’s opaque green, it’s worth a doctor’s visit. In most cases, baby congestion caused by respiratory tract infections can be treated at home with simple remedies that help alleviate symptoms and gradually move the virus out of the body. Although most colds go away in about five to seven days for children, it could take up to two weeks for newborns and younger babies. Baby Congestion Symptoms

Baby congestion is natural, as your newborn will accumulate mucus in their nose without being able to clear it out. Common baby congestion symptoms include noisy breathing, trouble feeding and sleepiness. Sometimes the solution can reach the throat and cause your baby to cough. Hold him up in a sitting position when this happens. Steam – Steam is an age-old remedy for treating nasal congestion. You can use a vaporiser during bedtime or a makeshift sauna in the bathroom. Giving steam will help in loosening the mucus, thereby providing relief from nasal congestion. Your baby sounds congested if they ‘snort’ while breathing, and because children younger than 6 months can’t breathe through their mouths yet, nasal congestion will make feeding more challenging. This can also make your baby more tired than usual and interrupt sleep. Lie your baby across your lap with their head angled slightly toward the floor so you can use gravity to help the saline solution get where it needs to be.Allow your baby to remain reclined for a few minutes if possible. This may encourage sneezing, which will help loosen and remove mucus and congestion.

Just like with the bulb syringe, you can use a nasal aspirator with or without nasal drops (that will depend on the consistency of the mucus). Likewise, keep don’t use an aspirator more than three to four times per day. And be sure to clean your nasal aspirator between sessions to prevent the risk of reintroducing bacteria into your baby’s nose.

If your baby hates this process and cries or fights it, you’re better off skipping this method, or at least waiting and trying another time. Mucus in the nose is not dangerous, and some babies just hate having their noses suctioned. Nasal aspirator Over-the-counter remedies for adults are designed to reduce swelling and allow for easier breathing. While they’re not an option for small children, using a saline solution in the form of nose drops can help reduce congestion. Saline nose drops can be bought over-the-counter, at a pharmacy or grocery store, or you can make it at home. To make the saline nose drops, you will need:

Nasal congestion is common in babies younger than 6 months, as they naturally build up mucus without a way to clear it – your newborn can’t simply blow their nose like older children and adults can. So, although common colds and other infections can make baby congestion worse, a stuffy nose can also happen without your little one being ill. There’s no need for a special trip — you can make saline nose drops with items you likely already have in the kitchen (5).Use the nasal drops prior to feeding so your baby can still breathe through their nose. Don’t use the nasal drops more frequently than every 3 to 4 hours. Safety Precautions to Take Sometimes, you don’t need to do anything to combat baby congestion. If nasal or chest congestion isn’t interfering with your baby’s feeds or sleeping, you can simply wait for the mucus or infection to clear on its own. However, if your baby feels unwell, can’t sleep or has trouble with feeds, the following remedies might provide some relief: Newborn babies will experience nasal congestion (snuffles) quite often, as they naturally accumulate mucus in their noses but can’t easily clear it out. Chest and nasal congestion are also typical symptoms of colds, flu and other respiratory infections, to which your newborn baby is more susceptible. Find out how to help a congested baby at home and when you may need to call your doctor. Your Baby’s Congested Nose and Chest: Why It Happens If your child has a runny nose with very loose mucus, you most likely won’t need to use saline drops. But if your child has harder mucus (or boogies!), you may need to soften it by using one or two saline drops in the nostril before you use the bulb syringe.

Frequent causes of congestion that would require antibiotics include ear infections and sinus infections. If your child has an infection and may require antibiotics, here are some indicators to look for. Healthy Diet – Many babies experience nasal congestion due to cold, which is quite common among those who have a low immune system. If your baby is has moved on to solid foods, you must incorporate foods that help build his immunity. If your baby is still breastfeeding, you must consume a healthy diet to pass down all the nutrients to your little one through your breast milk. If you think poor home air quality could be the culprit of your baby’s stuffy nose, you may want to think about regularly using an air purifier or changing the filters in your heating and cooling system. If you happen to own a pet, such as a dog or cat, you’ll want to focus on vacuuming more often to reduce pet dander and dust in general. Focus on hydration Once you’ve taken apart the nasal aspirator, simply use warm water and soap to wash it. You can let the pieces soak and then wash, or some are even dishwasher/sterilizer safe. Your nasal aspirator should come with proper cleaning instructions if you’re unsure. Humidifiers are a great way to help break up mucus, specifically when you opt for the cool mist. You can leave it running all day, but especially while your baby is sleeping. And even if you don’t have a humidifier, you can run a hot shower to produce steam and sit in the bathroom with your child for a few minutes. You can do this several times a day. Give them a bathIf your newborn also has a respiratory tract infection, like a cold, their stuffy nose may be worse and accompany other symptoms, such as sneezing, a wet cough, fever, crying, wheezing or a runny nose. Use a dropper to take a small amount of solution while it is warm. Make sure it isn’t too hot or cold but close to body temperature. Soap and warm water will be your best friends when it comes to cleaning a nasal aspirator. You want to fully take apart the aspirator before washing to ensure every piece gets clean. If there are spots left dirty, it’s possible for mold to grow. To make the solution, mix 3 teaspoons of non-iodised salt and one teaspoon of baking soda. Store it in a small, clean jar. When you are ready to use it, mix a teaspoon of the mixture into 8 ounces of previously boiled and cooled water.