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Accordingly, can babies suffocate from congestion?

Infants under the age of 1 are at greatest risk of suffocation because their bodies are still developing. For the first three to four months, babies can only breathe through their nose and don't have the strength to move their head. With the opening to its nostrils blocked, the baby can't breathe and suffocates.

Similarly, can baby stop breathing from a stuffy nose? In babies, nasal congestion or stuffy nose happens when the tissues inside the nose swell. Use salt water nasal drops or an infant nasal aspirator or suction bulb to help clear mucus from your baby's nose. If your baby has trouble breathing, see your doctor right away.

Accordingly, how can I help my baby sleep with a stuffy nose?

Run a humidifier in your baby's room while they sleep to help loosen mucus. Cool mist is safest because there aren't any hot parts on the machine. If you don't have a humidifier, run a hot shower and sit in the steamy bathroom for a few minutes multiple times per day.

What position should baby sleep when congested?

That's because your airways, in a horizontal position, become a collecting place for your respiratory congestion. This can be especially tough for little ones. We recommend putting a couple of thick books or blankets underneath one end of the crib mattress, so that your baby can sleep in a somewhat elevated position.