My sister has a baby (2 weeks old) who has been congested in her nose only for about a week now. She has taken the baby to the doctor 2 times, and she says that she trusts her doctor but something feels wrong. She was told to use saline drops in the nose and suck the nose as much as needed. At nightime especially, the baby needs her nose sucked out about every hour. She cannot sleep because she cannot breathe through her nose. It has gotten to the point that the nose is bleeding inside from being sucked so much.
As it turns out, my infant had the same problem as a baby and it turned out to be a formula allergy. I told my sister that, but she trusts her doctor and said that the doctor has not suggested the formula be changed.
2007-11-29 08:31:02 · 6 answers · asked by robyn_fresh 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My son just turned 9 weeks yesterday. He also sometimes sounds stuffy. I notice it is more in the morning. He is strictly breastfed, so I know it's not a formula allergy. I started using a humidifier and that has helped some. I also spoke to a pharmacist and I was told the Saline (I use Little Noses) works well and can be used as often as needed. I try to only use it in the mornings - and only if he needs it. I don't want his nasal cavity to become irritated.
The pharmacist also suggested using the Vick's Baby Rub. However, since it is supposed to be used for babies 3 months and up he said to take a small amount (he described small as an amount you wouldn't even think would work) and rub it on the outside of the armpits of baby's onesie (or whatever he sleeps in). While the baby is sleeping, his body heat will activate it. It seems to help and since it is not being applied directly to his skin, there hasn't been any problems with an allergic reaction.
Of course this may not solve the problem, but the combination of the three should make it a little easier on the baby at the very least.
I hope this helps!
2007-11-29 08:53:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through the same thing with my son over 30 years ago. It was a formula allergy. We had to change his formula to a soy based formula. PLUS....elevate the mattress in the crib so the head is slightly higher than the feet. This can be done by placing a small pillow under the head of the crib mattress to raise it slightly. Then place a "cool mist" machine in the room where the baby sleeps. This will help keep the mucus membranes moist. This works wonders...but one thing they will not tell you about cool mist machines is the fact that EVERYTHING that is metal in the room will rust. This includes nails in the walls and hardware on dressers. If your sister can stand rusty items that can't be removed....these few things will help. I also used a SMALL amount of liquid decongestant given from a dropper...but I don't know what medicines have been pulled off shelves recently to know whether that is a feasible suggestion. I used Dimetapp...but only a small amount. Hope this helps a little.
2007-11-29 16:44:12 · answer #2 · answered by Grandma of 2 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
_There__is_nothing_wrong_!!!!
Your doctor is right.
Newborns sound like they are stuffy, but they are NOT--at least not in the way you think of a cold and congestion going together.
Your doctor is right.
You need to STOP sucking her with the bulb syringe as that makes it WORSE. Sucking too much out causes them to produce even more mucous which makes the problem even worse!! Leave the baby alone! They grow out of it in a few weeks when they are better able to control their muscles and their mucous regulates.
Your doctor, in this case, is right.
(Just in case that wasn't coming through.)
2007-11-29 17:05:35 · answer #3 · answered by maegs33 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing you say is going to make her do anything else. She's a doctor follower. Sorry, but trying to make helpful suggestions for folks like this (and half my family is like that), is pointless and will only frustrate you.
Keep this in mind for future problems. Sorry, can't help you with this one.
2007-11-29 22:43:53 · answer #4 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Babies, especially newborns, are always going to have stuffy noses. Its normal. Their sinuses are so delicate and having spent all that time in fluid it takes them a while to regulate.
Sucking them out and causing them to bleed is horrible. THey always sound stuffy, its NORMAL. She needs to just leave the poor thing alone and let its body do what its made to.
Every newborn is snuffy sounding.
2007-11-29 16:35:15 · answer #5 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Mine didnt get over it till about 7 or 8 weeks.
2007-11-29 17:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by Tiffanye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋