my baby has a stuffy nose
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Stuffy Nose
Asked by A.G. from Dallas
on December 4, 2006
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I read somewhere to put breastmilk in your child's nose if it is stuffy. Has anyone else heard this? If so have you done this and how? I have a 3 month old who is onl...
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- I have used breastmilk in my 3 1/2 month old Daughter's nose since about 10 days old. She used to get stuffy all the time and breastmilk really clears it up quickly. ...
- Never heard of that and I have breast fed three children over the last 7 years. I recommend getting a saline spray. It is very inexpensive and (just plain water and s...
- You can use saline, but I've heard breastmilk works, too. I never personally used it. To do it, though, express some milk into a container, then use the little bulb ...
Stuffy Nose
Asked by M.M. from Chico
on January 15, 2010
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My son is 5 mos old. He's been with the stuffy nose
ever since he was born. I've tried everything and nothing
seems to work. I hope someone has an answer for me.
Th...
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- Unfortunately there's not really any medicine you can give him at that age. The best thing I've found is the Little Noses Stuffy Nose kit. Use the nasal aspirator to...
- Probably a deviated septum.. have him checked for that.
- The first thing that came to mind was if you're breastfeeing, maybe an allergy to something you're eating, Dairy could be the culprit. I switched to soymilk when breas...
Stuffy Nose
Asked by L.S. from Lincoln
on November 10, 2007
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My 7 month old just recently started to get a stuffy nose. I don't know what to do and I feel for him because he doesn't nurse for long and he won't eat much solid fo...
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- He may have allergies. Don't force the bulb on him, you might hurt him. No kid likes it though. I'd ask the doc about some over the counter meds. Um, I would also see ...
- Hi L., I haven't tried this, but I just got an email not that long ago that a good way to help fight a cold is by putting Vick's vapor rub on the bottom of their feet...
- I had the same issue with my daughter and the doctor recommended sitting with her in the bathroom with the hot water running so that the steam could help to drain her ...
Stuffy Nose
Asked by G.H. from Cleveland
on December 10, 2007
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My 10 week old has a stuffy nose that won't go away. She has had it for about 3 weeks. I have a warm vaporizer that runs 24 hours a day in her room and have used Lit...
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- 3 weeks is a long time for a 10 week old. If you havn't checked with your pediatrician yet I would give them a call just to be safe. But if she hasn't had a fever or a...
- My son will be 11 months old and I still deal with the stuffy or runny nose all the time. My pedi. told me to use a cool mist humidifier and baby vics. I have been usi...
- Let me first say Congratulations!!!! They actually say to use a cool mist vaporizer now a days, you can get them a Target pretty cheap. Her stuffy nose may just...
Stuffy Nose.....
Asked by R.B. from Dallas
on August 27, 2008
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I need some advise if any of you moms have ever had this....Anyway I had my tonsils out at the end of May and ever since then my nose has been stuffy sometimes to the ...
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- Hi R., Your body needs adaptogens! My husband and I ordered an incredible book off Amazon titled Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief by Winst...
- No idea if this has anything to do with your situation, but I went through this after my second child, although it was several years after my tonsils were taken out. ...
- Hi R., I hope you get some relief soon. My brother(19yrs) had the same procedure as you...tonsils and adenoids removal(years ago) he is still suffering from a s...
Stuffy Nose
Asked by C.S. from Wichita Falls
on June 23, 2008
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My twins have had a stuffy nose for a few days now. They are 3 months old. I suction them every feed (every 4 hours) and it never seems to help. I called the pedi and ...
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- My son did too which was accompanied by constant ear infections. Have they had any ear infections? The saline mist w/ suction was a life saver to us. I got many respon...
- I would try elevating them in their bed. We've done that for our kids and it really helps. Use the saline drops for kids and the humidifer even during the day and n...
- Steam from hot water, I would put my daughter in the bathroom once it was all steamed up. Also, saline in the nose (I used little noses).
Stuffy Nose
Asked by L.M. from San Francisco
on September 26, 2007
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my son seems like his nose is always stuffy i use saline drops and use a aspirator but nothing helps ,he is 5 months when he drinks his bottle he has to pull of to get...
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- He may very well have a slight allergy to WHO knows what: dust, mold, pet hair, WHATEVER. See if you can get a referral to an allergist in your medical group and see i...
- My son seemed to have a stuffy nose off and on (more on then off) for about 8 months after he was born. then all of a sudden, poof, it was gone. Now he only gets one...
- Are you using a milk based formula? He might be lactose intolerant! Ask your doctor about switching to soy, chronic stuffy nose is a common sign of a milk allergy.
Stuffy Nose
Asked by L.M. from Providence
on February 13, 2010
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My son Lucas is 5 months old. He has just got over having pnemonia and is feekling much better.The problem he seems to never get rid of is the stuffy nose.I have a coo...
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- I was also thinking that it may be a food allergy that could be exacerbating his asthma/ stuffiness. My 9 month old son gets horrible rashes if I eat wheat and I have...
- saline drops directly in his nose. a dab of vicks rub under his nostrils (very little amount). put his mattress up (meaning put stuff under his mattress where his head...
- Ask your pediatrician if you can use saline spray. There is one you can purchase for little noses. The directions say to turn it upside down & put in as drops instea...
Infant with a Stuffy Nose
Asked by K.K. from Minneapolis
on April 5, 2009
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any suggestions on how to make my 6 week old more comfortable? She has a stuffy nose:(
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- I used a combination of little noses and the nosefrida. It is awesome! I buy them for shower gifts now, the nosefrida will make your life easier.
- you can put one small drop of saline at the opening of the nasral and when she breaths in she will take in the saline. This will loosin the gunk up. Then if needed you...
- When my son was that age, my dr. suggested using the "little noses" stuffy nose kit. It has a saline for baby noses and an aspirator. The booger-sucker thingy doesn't ...
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...
