Nasal congestion in babies interferes with sleeping and feeding, when nasal pathways are blocked. Congestion comes when a nursing mother may have a diet too rich in dairy products or there is too much stress from lack of sleep which affects the quality of mother\u2019s milk. The baby may have allergies to the formula.<\/p>\n
For baby congestion, most healthcare professionals recommend sucking out the mucus from the nose or using a decongestant if the child is old enough. From the natural perspective, we should look first at the mother\u2019s diet, and help the mother and child to normalize mucus secretions to reduce congestion. Clearing the nose is helpful.<\/p>\n
A humidifier with a few drops eucalyptus oil<\/strong> in the water may be helpful at night. It is good symptomatic relief.<\/p>\n Nursing mothers need to pay attention to their diet; also avoid tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, coffee, and soda.<\/p>\n If baby is on formula, you may need to change it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening\/ tonifying properties.<\/p>\n Use a glycerin extract<\/strong> as it contains no alcohol and are safer.<\/p>\n Elecampane<\/strong> \u2013 use with mother and a drop or two for the baby a few times a day. It is one of the best nasal decongestants I have used.<\/p>\n Osha<\/strong> \u2013 respiratory issues and be used if elecampane isn\u2019t effective<\/p>\n Echinacea<\/strong> \u2013 useful especially for mom and will be helpful to the child through the mother\u2019s milk.<\/p>\n Ginger<\/strong> \u2013 warming, improves digestion and congestion. Use like elecampane.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n To make a cell salt solution<\/strong>, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16- to 24-ounce bottle; fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.<\/p>\n #3 Calc sulph 6X<\/strong> \u2013 digestive problems, yellow discharges Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic natural medicines safe for everyone including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies.<\/p>\nHerbs for Baby Congestion<\/h2>\n
\nCell Salts to Help with Baby Conestion<\/h2>\n
\n#9 Nat mur 6X<\/strong> \u2013 congestion, clear discharges
\n#12 Silicea 6X<\/strong> \u2013 congestion, for thin delicate children<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nBaby Congestion Homeopathic Remedies<\/h2>\n