Question

What should I do if my baby has difficulty sleeping due to a stuffy nose?

Answer

  1. When your baby feels uncomfortable, you can massage the Xiangying acupoint on both sides of their nose when they are in good spirits.
  2. If your baby struggles to breathe at night due to a stuffy nose, they can try breathing through their mouth and then cover their fontanelle (the soft spot on the top of their head) with a warm hand.
  3. Whenever your baby has a cold, you can soak their feet in warm saltwater before bedtime. Simply add two spoons of salt to water over 40 degrees Celsius until the baby’s feet turn red. If there’s a bit of sweat on their back, the illness will ease by half.