How can a stuffy-nose baby sleep better at night?
⚡ Short answer: When a baby's nose is stuffy, nighttime sleep gets really rough. Here are some safe tricks you can try at home:
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bir anne · Sleep
My baby's nose is blocked, and he keeps waking up upset at night. What can I do at home to help him breathe and sleep better?
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When a baby's nose is stuffy, nighttime sleep gets really rough. Here are some safe tricks you can try at home:
Before bed, put a few drops of sterile saline (salt water) in each nostril, then gently suck it out with a nasal aspirator (the rubber bulb kind, not the mouth-suction type). Do this again if he wakes up fussy at night.
Raise his head slightly by putting a thin towel under the crib mattress at the head end (just a small slope — no pillow for babies under 1 year). Use a cool mist humidifier or put a damp towel on a radiator to moisten the air — dry air makes stuffy noses worse.
If he really can't breathe and starts coughing, pick him up and hold him upright, with his back against your chest. This helps him breathe and can ease the congestion.
If congestion lasts more than a week, has yellow or green mucus, or comes with fever, ask your pediatrician.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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