During the first month or two of life, most newborn babies have some nasal mucus that can cause sneezing and noisy breathing. To lessen this, use the nasal bulb you were given at the hospital along with nasal saline from the pharmacy to clean the nasal passages. Leave one to two drops on each side of the nose for thirty seconds and then suction the nose. A cool mist vaporizer in your baby’s room may also help. Elevation of the head of the bed can also provide comfort during times of severe congestion.

Revised 3.22.09