Baby Nose

Why clean baby's nose?

As soon as the child seems bothered by nasal secretions , cleaning the baby's nose is a good reflex. In the event of a mild cold, for example, this gesture avoids complications. Infants with stuffy noses find it difficult to breathe, this leads to difficult sleep and complicates mealtimes.

It is very useful to clean the baby's nose to rid it of its impurities and thus protect it from infections . It is recommended to carry out regular cleaning approximately twice a day during the summer and 4 times a day during the winter. It may be more often during a cold.

To clean the nose of the child, there is a saline solution in pharmacies . The latter eliminates secretions, decongests the mucous membranes with salt , moistens the nose and prevents bleeding.

How to clean baby's nose?

Diaper change is an ideal time to clean your little one's nose . Position it on your back and place the dropper gently at the entrance to the nostril before injecting the product.

If dried phlegm remains stuck, gently clean the edge of each nostril with a tissue soaked in a solution or a wipe . If the phlegm persists, prefer to use a baby nasal aspirator or a nose bulb to suck it out.

In the case where the child has a congested nose with secretions , it is especially important to clean his nose before meals or before bedtime . You can also give him a long bath or shower. Water as well as water vapor can make phlegm more liquid, and therefore help to unclog his nose.

What are the alternatives to saline?

There are sprays containing a seawater-based solution . They help clear the nose and thus facilitate breathing. They contain the recognized properties of mineral salts and marine trace elements .

It is also possible to use a baby fly . It can be a classic baby nose cleaner or an electric baby nose cleaner . Very practical and suitable for young children, it sucks mucus by centrifugation.

Until almost a year old, babies breathe only through their noses and do not know how to do so through their mouths, like us adults. Also, it is essential that their airways are clear.
In addition, to prevent colds that quickly turn into ear infections, bronchitis or bronchiolitis, it is recommended to clean the nose (and therefore the nasal cavities). In order not to let the nasal secretions stagnate, it is essential to practice a thorough washing.

For baby's nose, find a selection of pharmaceutical products in the maternity section of your online bio pharmacy.