Question

My son is less than four months old and has phlegm. He has no appetite for breastfeeding, prefers water, but throws up immediately after drinking, with a sticky consistency. He also sleeps restlessly and often wakes up.

Answer

  1. Back Patting Method: Place your baby on your lap with their stomach down. Use the hollow of your palm to gently pat from the bottom up and from the outside in, for at least 3-5 minutes each time, twice or three times a day. This helps loosen and expel phlegm from the lungs and bronchi.
  2. Keeping Warm Method: Since infants have weaker immunity and are prone to catching a cold, parents should ensure warmth to prevent the baby from catching a chill, thereby reducing the occurrence of respiratory diseases.