Infant Nose Care

Saline nasal sprays are gentle and effective in removing mucus from an infant's nose.

An infant's nose should be cleaned as needed, especially if they have a cold or allergies.

If your infant has a bloody nose, you should apply pressure to the nose, tilt the head back, and give the infant a cold compress.

Signs of an infection in an infant's nose include green or yellow nasal discharge, swelling around the nose, and fever.

You should take your infant to the doctor for a nose problem if the infant has a bloody nose, a fever, or difficulty breathing.

To prevent nosebleeds in infants, keep the infant's nails short, use a humidifier in the infant's room, and avoid blowing the infant's nose too hard.

To treat a stuffy nose in an infant, use a saline nasal spray, give the infant a warm bath, and use a humidifier in the infant's room.

To prevent colds in infants, wash your hands frequently, avoid contact with sick people, and keep the infant's immune system strong.

Signs of a cold in an infant include runny nose, cough, and fever.

There is no cure for the common cold. The best way to treat a cold in an infant is to give the infant plenty of fluids and use a humidifier in the infant's room.

You should take your infant to the doctor for a cold if the infant has a fever, difficulty breathing, or is not eating or drinking.

To prevent allergies in infants, breastfeed the infant for at least six months, avoid exposing the infant to allergens, and keep the infant's home clean and free of dust and mold.

Signs of allergies in infants include sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes.

To treat allergies in infants, give the infant antihistamines, use a saline nasal spray, and avoid exposing the infant to allergens.

You should take your infant to the doctor for allergies if the infant has severe symptoms, is not responding to treatment, or is having difficulty breathing.