Question
Recently, when feeding the baby with a bottle, there is a gurgling sound as if the baby can’t breathe, but this doesn’t happen when feeding breast milk. Is this a symptom of having phlegm in the throat? The baby occasionally sneezes, has nasal mucus, and the tongue coating appears white. What should I do?
Answer
If a newborn has phlegm in the throat and shows symptoms like difficulty breathing, it is recommended to practice feeding with small, frequent meals and have the baby sleep on their side. Additionally, the baby may have digestive issues, so consider switching to a nipple that is closer to breast milk, using a small mouth bottle, and supplementing with calcium and cod liver oil. You can also use a product like Pandy’s to aid digestion. These are suggestions for handling the situation of “what to do if a newborn has phlegm in their throat.” I hope this helps you; wishing you health!