Baobao was born not long ago, and I believe many mothers have experienced symptoms such as blocked or runny noses in their babies, with the most common being nasal discharge blocking the nostrils. Is it normal for a half month old baby to have nasal discharge?
A half month old baby is already in the developmental stage, so it is normal for the nasal cavity to have more nasal mucus. If the baby does not experience physical fever or other discomfort, it is considered a normal phenomenon and there is no need to worry too much. But if there is a fever or cough in the body, it cannot be ruled out that it is caused by a cold, and this phenomenon is considered abnormal.
Newborns with nasal discharge can be treated in the following ways:
1. In this case, parents can use a cotton swab stick to dip some sesame oil in it, then gently rotate it in the baby's nostrils a few times. After a while, the baby will directly spray nasal mucus out of the body through sneezing.
2. If parents feel that the fragrance of sesame oil is too stimulating, they can also drip a small amount of cold water or anti-inflammatory eye drops into their nostrils. When the nasal mucus softens, it is easy to gently pick it out.
3. For families with conditions, ultrasonic nebulization devices or humidifiers that can generate water vapor can also be aimed at the baby's nostrils to soften nasal mucus.
4. Parents can also gently pinch their baby's nostrils, so that the nasal mucus will gradually fall off, which can stimulate the baby's nasal cavity and induce them to sneeze to clear it.
