Calpol Saline Nasal Drops, 10ml

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Sterimar Breathe Easy Baby. 100% Natural Sea Water based nasal spray with NEW Patented safety nozzle with an ergonomic shape and non-slip comfortable coating surafce to ensure an easy and stress free application every time. There’s no need for a special trip — you can make saline nose drops with items you likely already have in the kitchen (5). 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 bath Just remember that you need to clean the bulb syringe between uses. Otherwise, you run the risk of exposing your baby to bacteria every time you use the syringe. To do this, use warm soapy water, and squeeze and release it into the bulb syringe.

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. Pain relief medication. Talk to your doctor first, but if your little one appears to be feeling unwell, your GP may recommend using liquid pain relief to help reduce pain, aches or pressure due to baby congestion. 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 Productive coughing: If your child is coughing up mucus, especially if it’s opaque green, it’s worth a doctor’s visit.You use this classic option by simply squeezing the air out of the bulb, and — while maintaining pressure on the bulb — gently placing the tip in your child’s nose. Slowly release the bulb to create suction to help remove any mucus. Nasal aspirators have become quite popular in recent years, as many parents feel that they’re more efficient and easier to use than traditional bulb syringes. With this technique, you’ll be creating the suction power with your mouth instead of your hand, as is the case with a bulb syringe. Wash the bulb syringe in warm, soapy water after each use. Squeeze soapy water into the bulb and shake to clean out the mucus. Then, squeeze the water out. Repeat this step many times. Rinse the bulb many times by filling it with clear water, then squeezing the water out. Saline Nose Drops

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. 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.Caution: Remember to use saline drops and suction the nose before feeding. If done after feeding, suctioning may cause vomiting (throwing up). Use warm steam from a hot shower to loosen trapped mucus. You can hold your baby with the door closed in your bathroom as the water runs in the shower. If your newborn’s stuffy nose is due to a respiratory tract infection, you may notice some of the following additional symptoms: Similarly to adults, when your baby is laying down, they might become more congested. Aside from bedtime, try to keep your little one in an upright position as much as possible so that the mucus can naturally drain out of their nose. This can even include baby wearing during naptime to keep them upright.

While you can buy nasal sprays or drops that are marketed for babies, you can also make drops at home by combining 1 cup of warm water with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Pour the water into the saucepan. Place it on a flame and let it boil for about 10 minutes. This takes care of any bacteria present in it.The goal of using a nasal spray is to loosen any mucus in your baby’s nose. Keep in mind that their nose is much smaller than an adult’s, so you don’t need to use a lot of saline for it to work. If your baby’s cough doesn’t accompany other symptoms or sounds dry or irritated, they most likely don’t have chest congestion. Dry coughs are often characteristic of conditions like whooping cough, which can produce a ‘whoop’ sound when gasping for breath between coughs. 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.

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.

Usage

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. After stirring them in and ensuring that they have dissolved completely, take as much solution as required and keep the rest in a clean bowl for no more than 24 hours.