Is a Newborn’s Yellow Nasal Mucus a Sign of a Cold?

Question

Is a newborn’s yellow nasal mucus a sign of a cold?

Answer

You can use a small cotton swab to clean the baby. If the nasal mucus is dry, you can first drop a drop of warm water to moisten it, then wait until the mucus is softened before using the cotton swab to clean. If the baby doesn’t cooperate, you can clean while the baby is sleeping.