What can I do for my 1 year olds congestion?

Safe Treatments. One of the safest and most effective ways to help clear a baby’s congestion is with a saline (salt water) spray or nose drops. These products are available without a prescription. If you use drops, place two drops in each nostril to loosen the mucus inside.

How do you decongest a congested baby?

Home remedies

  1. Provide warm baths, which can help clear congestion and offer a distraction.
  2. Keep up regular feedings and monitor for wet diapers.
  3. Add one or two drops of saline to their nostril using a small syringe.
  4. Provide steam or cool mist, such as from a humidifier or by running a hot shower.

How long does congestion last in 1 year old?

If your baby has a cold with no complications, it should resolve within 10 to 14 days. Most colds are simply a nuisance. But it’s important to take your baby’s signs and symptoms seriously. If symptoms don’t improve or if they worsen, it’s time to talk to your doctor.

How can I help my congested toddler sleep?

5 Gentle Remedies to Relieve Congestion in Toddlers

  1. Steamy air. Having your toddler breathe moist air can help loosen all the mucus causing their congestion.
  2. Nasal aspirator and saline drops.
  3. Lots of fluids.
  4. Plenty of rest.
  5. Sleeping upright.

Can a toddler suffocate from a stuffy nose?

A baby’s nose, unlike an adult’s, doesn’t have cartilage. So when that nose is pressed against an object, like a stuffed animal, couch cushions or even a parent’s arm while sleeping in bed, it can flatten easily. With the opening to its nostrils blocked, the baby can’t breathe and suffocates.

How can I help my baby sleep with congestion?

Run a humidifier in your baby’s room while they sleep to help loosen mucus. Cool mist is safest because there aren’t any hot parts on the machine. If you don’t have a humidifier, run a hot shower and sit in the steamy bathroom for a few minutes multiple times per day.