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Help with Stuffy Nose
Asked by J.R. from Minneapolis
on October 1, 2008
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My 5 month old has had a stuffy nose for a little over a week now. Last Wed, she was diagnosed with an ear infection and she also had croup which was bad enough that ...
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- You could try elevating the head of her bed with towels or blankets underneath the mattress... We also found running a vaporizer or humidifier helped in addition to p...
- When my son was younger he used to have a stuff nose all the time. It's getting to be that time of year where it just seems like our little ones are always getting "s...
- Hi! Have you tried proping up one end of her crib mattress (with a rolled up towel underneath? The elevation might help her sinuses drain. Baby vicks is also sooth...
What Do I Do for My 3 Year Old's Stuffy Nose???
Asked by A.H. from Allentown
on December 3, 2008
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Hi. Anyone else out there try to buy cold medicine this season for your toddler and finding that evertyhing has been taken off the market for cold medicine for kids un...
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- tis the season! my son has been battling a head cold for several weeks...took him to the ped - lungs are clear and no ear infection. We use Tylenol Plus Cold - for...
- Hi! I, too, have a 3 year old and often deal with this situation. There are 3 drs at our pediatrician office that have been there since my husband was small. I trus...
- We are big fans of Vicks vaporub. They have a child version that is not as strong. It really helps to keep them open during the night. You can also put the liquid fo...
5Mo Old with Stuffy Nose
Asked by S.B. from Washington DC
on May 31, 2008
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My son has had a stuffy nose the past few days and I just don't know what else to do for him. I've elevated his mattress, have a humidifer going and keep sucking out h...
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- I was told not to overuse the bulb. I use saline a few times a day but I only use suction once in the a.m. and once at night. I was told that if your child is eating...
- I like to go into the bathroom after the hot shower has been running. Let the shower run for about 10 minutes while you sit in the bathroom with the door closed. The...
- I think saline helps- has helped my infant (at about 3 mos I gave it to him) and helps me also. You can make your own (consult your doctor) or try little noses saline...
Help with a Stuffy Nose
Asked by A.T. from Phoenix
on March 14, 2008
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I have a 3 1/2 month olf son who has had a stuffy nose for some time now, and it's starting to keep him from sleeping. I have tried using saline, and suckning his nos...
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- I have found a miracle remedy. For ear nose and throatissues, including coughs, sore throats, stuffy noses, we put 3 drops of peroxide in each ear and it oxgenates t...
- Hi A., Whenever my daughter or I get a stuffy nose or any sign of a cold, I put a "pearl" (an Optiflora pearl is a Shaklee supplement that contains the friendly bacte...
- I understand how frustrating that is we have had the same problem with our son he is 10 months old. Sorry I don't have the cure all but here are a few things that have...
Remedies for Really Stuffy Nose!
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on July 14, 2009
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My 11 month old daughter has a terrible stuffy nose that she can't shake. It seems like we are going on week 3 of not being able to breathe properly through her nose. ...
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- Melaleuca oil is safe and is great for this, and also has antisceptic and antifungal properties. Vicks is no longer recommended for children under two years of age. ...
- It sounds like allergies. The humidifier will only make that worse. :( And yes, she should be in an air conditioned home with the windows closed and see if that mak...
- Are you sleeping with the windows open? Try running the air and leaving the windows closed and see if you notice a difference. M.
My 10 Week Baby Has a Stuffy Nose Every Night.
Asked by M.S. from Boise
on May 2, 2008
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My baby recieved her 2 month shots and after that it seems like she has a stuffy nose every night. I can't sleep because i feel like she can't breath. I try cleaning i...
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- Hi M., I'm pretty much going to agree with what most people have said. When my baby was around that age and had the same problem, my doctor's medical assistant recomm...
- You do not sound crazy. You are MOM and mom's heart always reaches out! It is better if we over-react, than if we won't catch the moment to pick it up to prevent w...
- Hi M., My baby also has a stuffy nose every night - sometimes I give her some infant tylenol, and I also use a humidifier...the humidifier really works wonders...she ...
Alternative Medicine for Son's Constant Stuffy Nose?
Asked by J.R. from Miami
on January 29, 2011
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Dear All, OK I have written about my 2 YO son's constant stuffy nose several times now. We have seen doctors and allergists...I am sad to see my son suffer from this c...
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- Is he eating anything w/ pasterized cow's milk? If yes stop.Check out Nourshing Traditions, great cookbook, w/ amazing ideas. Get the booklet- Eat Right 4 your bloodt...
- Acupuncture and homeopathy and other forms of energy healing work fine with kids - needleless acupressure is an alternative, using light and sound to stimulate the mer...
- Try the herb nettle. Or the nutrient quercitin. You can get either in capsules (easily opened and sprinkled into applesauce or other soft foods) at Whole Foods or on...
Remedy for Dry Cough in Baby??
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on December 20, 2011
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My 10 month old baby has a dry cough and runny/stuffy nose. I know i cant use any medicine but does anyone have a home remedy for this? I want to get her some relief...
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- I believe you can give a teaspoon of karo syrup (in a syringe) to a child younger than a year. I sometimes give my kids honey or pulpy orange juice too, but I think th...
- Vicks on their chest and feet with socks on
- Run a cool mist humidifier in his room at night. Updated Run a cool mist humidifier in his room at night.
Cough Suppressant?
Asked by L.M. from Fayetteville
on January 31, 2008
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My daughter is 7 month, and is almost 19 pounds. She has had a really bad cold and cough the past day or so. A humidifier doesn't really do the trick, and I have been ...
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- Is she nursing or on formula? If nursing, think about what you are eating that could cause congestion (wheat, dairy, corn). If on formula or milk consider changing t...
- Hi L., Keep nursing her as the breast milk is alkaline, and alkalinity it what keeps bacteria and viruses from multiplying. She still will be able to nurse with a st...
- try giving her some honey, it will help coat her throat and the urge to cough won't be as bad.
Natural Cough Remedy
Asked by E.C. from Los Angeles
on March 3, 2009
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Help!!! My two year old has a cough at night and with all the reports on cough medicine being bad I'm up all night with her and the newborn. Tried honey and only work...
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- Honey is a natural remedy. Your daughter is old enough to have honey and it really helps to coat the throat. Give her a teaspoon and see if it helps. Tha is what my dr...
- Try putting Vicks on her feet before bed, then socks. It's supposed to really help coughs. There is a 'baby Vicks' formulation as well, just for kids. I just bought ...
- Hylands Natural Honey Cough Syrup. I could only find it at Whole Foods. My son recently had the same issue...good luck!
