Saline drops

[Teddy02]

Hi everyone, my baby is 1month old and I just noticed a little cold and noisy breathing mostly in the night. Has a little nasal congestion too. I called 111 and was advised to give him saline drops. I just wanted to confirm once more if its safe . Any feedback from mums who have used it would be great.

Thank you very much

[Seb9]

It's very safe, it's just salty water, it loosens any mucus and they might even do a big sneeze. I got a nose sucker when my little one had a snotty nose and the calpol plug in too which was really good.

[Teddy02 in reply to Seb9]

Thanks a lot Seb9 for all the advice and help always.

[Samcz]

Hello a GP recommended us to use a salt water spray for babies called Sterimar from pharmacy which seemed to work quite well.

[Tawba]

Hi Teddy 02, my baby is 3 weeks now. She has got the same thing us your baby 1 week ago.I would say saline is completely safe, I used it before each feed to prevent vomiting and helps her to breathe when feeding.