Stuffy Nose & Throat in 4 week old

[dmh9282]

Our baby, over the last couple of days, has had a Stuffy nose and throat. It sounds like phlem rattling about in the back of his throat. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to remedy this

Kind Regards

[B00]

As your baby is only 4 weeks old, I wouldn't recommend anything. Ask your health visitor or pop him along to your doctors.

Hope he gets better soon :-)

[HM1]

have a look at 'Snufflebabe', available in most chemists. I think you can use it on young babies but you'll have to check.

[redcrx]

try sitting somewhere steamy with your baby for ten mins or so. Im sure i dont need to tell you not to put baby near the steam and to be very very careful.

I would run a hot bath and then sit baby in his rocker in the bathroom. The humidity helps with the breathing and stuffiness.

and as boo says, seek professional advice, even if just to discuss with pharmacist as they may be able to recommend something to help

[banjobabe]

I alwyas found putting menthol crystals - or vapour rub - in hot water - in the bedroom with the door shut will ease stuffy noses and also coughs.

Hope this helps xx

[hongkongfuey]

Hi my son was the same. Infact as he grew older the doctors insisted he was asthmatic! I however wasnt having any of it! I have tried MANY different things and whereas I have found washing powder and fabric softenersalways worsen him and so I can only use Fairy non bio. No softeners as straight away he will start to cough and sniffle! good luck give it a try!

[winny]

Generally the snuffle babe things are 3 months. There is however no problem with the bowl of hot water in the corner with vic or karvol etc.(dont make it too strong) This worked well with both mine. If you are breast feeding I used to put vic on my boob where they couldnt touch it but they fed better and settled better cus they were full. You could raise the head end of the cot slightly. This will also help.
Always seek medical advice if you are worried though.