Baby Is Stuffy, Can't Get Her To Eat

[sahm2three]

I have sucked her nose out, tried feeding her almost sitting up, cannot get her to latch on because she can't breath. I tried a syringe, and no luck. She is FLIPPING out. I got about 1/2 oz in her in an hour and a half! I just had to put her down and take a breather. Thank goodness the boys have been well behaved today, because she is taking a LOT of my time. I feel awful for her, I know she doesn't feel the greatest. She is almost 4 months, so she is little and can't take cold meds. What have you guys done in this situation?

[SilverSabre25]

Saline drops!!! The babies HATE them, but you drip the saline up the nose, let it "marinate" for a couple minutes, then suck the snot out. The saline loosens the snot and makes the snot sucker much more effective.

The "Little Remedies" brand is what I use. I like that brand of stuff.

[Meeko]

Originally Posted by SilverSabre25

Saline drops!!! The babies HATE them, but you drip the saline up the nose, let it "marinate" for a couple minutes, then suck the snot out. The saline loosens the snot and makes the snot sucker much more effective.

The "Little Remedies" brand is what I use. I like that brand of stuff.

Yep! It's gross...but it works!!