Natural Cold Remedies for Babies

How Can I Treat My Baby’s Cold Naturally?

It's that time of year! The weather changes and so many kids get sick. Here are a few natural cold remedies for babies.

Natural Cold Remedies for Babies

Natural and holistic cold remedies for babies are being used by more parents because of the risks associated with common over-the-counter cold medicine. The biggest issue with colds stem from a stuffed-up sneezer. And when your baby’s nose is blocked by mucus...everyone suffers! That’s why most natural cold remedies for babies focus on helping your baby to breathe comfortably.

How Can I Unblock My Baby’s Nose Home Remedies?

Nose Washers

Sounds weird, but it works! Collect some breastmilk from your nipple with an eyedropper, then tip back your baby’s head and put a drop or two into his nostrils. (Breastmilk contains white blood cells and antibodies that can fight off colds!)

Nose Suckers

Babies breathe out of their nose, so they hate when it's filled with mucus. I suggest swaddling first, putting a drop of saline nose drops (sold at any drug store) or breastmilk in the nose, and then using a nose sucker/nasal bulb syringe, to suck out the water…and loosened mucus.

Humidifiers

Cool mist humidifiers are a must-have to keep mucus loose—especially if you live in a dry climate or high altitude. Remember to use distilled water and clean your humidifier.

Got a sick baby? You may also be interested in reading Never Give These Cold Medicines to a Baby.

Avvertenza: Le informazioni presenti sul nostro sito NON sono consigli medici per alcuna persona specifica o condizione. Sono solo intese come informazioni generali. Se avete domande o preoccupazioni mediche riguardo vostro figlio o voi stessi, si prega di contattare il vostro fornitore di assistenza sanitaria. Il latte materno è la migliore fonte di nutrizione per i neonati. È importante che, in preparazione e durante l'allattamento al seno, le madri seguano una dieta sana ed equilibrata. L'allattamento misto (seno e biberon) nelle prime settimane di vita può ridurre la produzione di latte materno e la decisione di non allattare al seno può essere difficile da invertire. Se decidete di utilizzare il latte artificiale per neonati, dovreste seguire attentamente le istruzioni.