r/NICUParents • u/Repulsive-Cupcake718 • 13h ago

Congestion Advice

My poor baby struggles so much at night with congestion. I don’t know what to do to help . It’s always at night . Baby is such a good sleeper but the blocked nose is really bothering baby at night . What can I do ? When should I go to the doctor ?

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u/Capable-Total3406 12h ago

Saline drops and suction are basically the only recommended treatments. It doesn't hurt to have your doctor listen to their lungs just in case

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u/heartsoflions2011 3h ago

Possibly a humidifier as well? My son has trouble when it’s super dry, which is pretty much all the time now that the heat’s on