You brought the little baby home. You wonder how such a tiny baby can get so much sticky liquid out of his nose and mouth. That endless liquid from baby's nose, throat, and mouth is mucus (also called phlegm or snot) - and rest assured, it's okay! In fact, mucus plays a role in keeping your baby healthy. Babies with sticky liquid; It helps keep the nose, mouth and throat moist and soft. Mucus also protects the baby by preventing germs from entering their little body. However, you will need to remove excess mucus as it can block your baby's nose and throat. Mucus can sometimes show signs of illness or infection.
Here's what you should pay attention to.
What should you do if your baby is choking?
Too much mucus in the baby's nose or throat can sometimes cause gagging or mild choking. In most cases, your baby will spit out or vomit the extra mucus.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID FOR MUCUS STROKING IN BABIES
If you notice your baby coughing or spitting up, or if he cries, becomes pale or red, act quickly;
1-) Lay your baby's tummy on your forearm with his head slightly down.
2-) Tap the baby's back firmly but gently with the palm of your hand. This should dislodge the mucus ball and your baby will drool happily.
3-) If your baby is not breathing as usual within a few seconds after doing this, call 911 immediately.
Why do babies have mucus in their throats?
Babies breathe through their nose for the first few months of life. This is often useful in feeding activity. The mucus keeps his nose and throat from drying out and prevents germs from getting in. However, sometimes mucus can build up or become thicker than the standard mucus texture for them. Your baby may make a more rumbling, wheezing sound than usual when breathing, or the voice may be hoarse. Sometimes the mucus may sound like your baby is snoring or breathing loudly while they sleep.
What causes excess mucus?
Babies get colds and congestion more easily than older children for a number of reasons. Their small size and even smaller nasal passages quickly become clogged. The developing immune system is at the stage of learning how to protect them from germs. A germ or anything that irritates your baby's sensitive airways will trigger his body to produce extra mucus. This is intended to help trap and protect whatever is tickling the inside of their noses and throats. Common mucus triggers for babies (and possibly you too) are: cigarette smoke, dust and viruses and other microbes chemicals, weather changes.
The following may also cause more mucus than normal:
1-) viral infections such as colds or flu
2-) allergy asthma Pneumonia bronchiolitis In very rare cases, too much mucus congestion in the baby's throat and chest is caused by a more serious illness such as cystic fibrosis.
What does it mean when baby's mucus changes color?
The type and color of mucus your baby has can indicate that your baby is healthy and well. Here are the things you should pay attention to:
Clear the mucus. You can assume that your baby is completely fine.
1-) Thicker white or gray mucus. This may be normal or it may be due to sinus congestion.
2-) Yellow mucus. Your baby may have a mild cold or may be a little dehydrated.
3-) Green to brown mucus. This can turn the mucus greenish from a bacterial or viral infection.
In this case, go to your doctor.
4-) Red or brown mucus. Your baby's mucus may have blood or dirt and needs to be checked immediately. In this case, go to the emergency doctor or emergency room.
Signs that you need to clear the mucus;
1) Too much mucus can be uncomfortable for babies and make it difficult for them to breathe or sleep. We strongly recommend that you remove all mucus and mucus, especially before your baby sleeps at night. This will greatly improve your baby's sleep quality.
You may notice that your baby is breathing fast or noisy, wheezing. Tiny babies may sneeze, cough or vomit as they try to get rid of excess mucus. While mucus normally protects your baby from germs, excess can lead to the growth of germs and infections. Therefore, besides cleaning it regularly and removing mucus with a nasal cleaning aspirator or pump, it is important to keep it under surveillance at all times.
Here are a few home remedies that can make your baby comfortable again:
1-) Wipe the excess mucus that has overflowed into the nose with a damp soft cloth or moist tissue paper. Dry tissue can irritate your nose.
2-) Use a sterilized rubber nasal aspirator to gently suck out excess mucus.
3-) Use saline spray, ocean water or saline produced for this purpose to loosen dried mucus and mucus from the nostrils.
4-) Use a cold steam humidifier in the baby's room to keep the air moist. Do not forget to clean the machine regularly so that mold does not form inside.
5-) Give your baby a warm bath. Breathing in steam helps remove mucus. Be sure to supervise the baby during the bath.
6-) Feed the baby regularly to keep it moist.
7-) Remove possible allergens by sweeping dust and pet hair. Our advice is not to keep any pets in our baby's location.
8 ) Lay your baby face down on your knee and gently rub his back to help gravity get rid of some mucus.
Do's and don'ts to get rid of baby mucus
1-) Do not use steam lotions on babies. A 2009 study of experts on ferrets found that direct contact with steam lotions can be harmful to babies and children younger than 2 years old. (Weasel respiratory tissues are similar to humans.)
2-) Do not give a cold or flu medicine to a baby other than the medicine recommended by the doctor.
3-) Do not pour water or liquid into the baby's nose to clear the mucus. How to use a bulb syringe (suction bulb) to get rid of extra mucus? To clean the bulb as it soaks, boil a bowl of water and cool it. Wash your hands well. Position your baby so that his head is slightly lower than his chest. Keep the bulb away from your baby's face and squeeze the air inside. Gently place the tip inside your baby's nostril or on your baby's cheek while continuing to squeeze the bulb. Do not insert the tip completely into the nose. Slowly release your grip on the ampoule. Since air is sucked into it, it also vacuums the mucus. Empty the bulb by squeezing it into a bowl or sink. Clean the ampoule by squeezing and releasing it several times in sterile water. Repeat with the other nostril. Clean the ampoule by boiling it in water between uses. Make sure the bulb is completely dry between uses to prevent mold growth.
Tips for removing baby's mucus
Clean the ampoule by boiling it in water between uses. You can also clean the bulb syringe with warm soapy water and let it dry. If the mucus is extra thick, thin it out. Put two or three drops of saline, ocean water in your baby's nose or mouth before feeding. Avoid oversucking the mucus. Your baby still needs some to stay healthy! If your baby doesn't really like being sucked into his mucus and is crying, take a break. Insisting on cleaning can cause irritation in the baby's nasal and nose. You may have sensitive or irritated nasal passages or a sore throat. Do not share suction bulbs with other babies.
When to consult a doctor
It's important to see your baby's pediatrician for regular checkups. If your baby has a minor blockage or his nose is blocked by too much mucus, it will usually clear up on its own.
Let their doctor know if your baby is choking frequently or if the blockage is severe.
See a pediatrician if your baby has:
1-) green, brown or red mucus (red can mean blood in the mucus)
2-) Vomiting, decreased appetite
3-) See an emergency doctor for other signs of an infection, such as a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher.