Question
A baby who is 1.5 months old makes rumbling noises at night, and this has been going on for the past two weeks. The baby does not have a fever, cough, runny nose, or nasal congestion. The baby’s nose feels clear, but especially between 4 and 5 a.m., the snoring is more continuous and severe, sometimes it feels like there is mucus behind the nose that cannot be expelled, and the baby has difficulty breathing, which is concerning. What is the cause of this?
Answer
Sometimes poor sleeping positions or excessive tongue protrusion can affect the airway in babies, leading to sounds similar to snoring. You can try to keep the baby on their side to help alleviate this issue. Additionally, some babies may have milk blocks in their airways causing breathing difficulties, leading to snoring sounds again. After feeding the baby, do not put them down to sleep immediately; instead, hold the baby upright and pat their back to prevent milk blocks from causing snoring.