How to clean baby's nose correctly? The disadvantages of frequently picking baby's nose

The baby's nose, ears and other body parts are relatively fragile, so mothers must choose the correct way to clean the baby. If the method is inappropriate, it may cause harm to the baby's body. Today I will teach you how to clean the baby's nose correctly.

1 Use special tweezers. Mothers can use special tweezers to help babies pick out nasal mucus. These tweezers are specially designed for cleaning the nasal cavity and are not easy to damage the nasal cavity. However, in general, nasal mucus will adhere to the nasal cavity and firmly adhere to the nose hair. If you forcefully pick it out, it is easy to damage the nasal cavity. Therefore, it is recommended that mothers clean the nasal cavity after bathing the baby, because the mist during the bath can soften the nasal mucus.

2. Use cotton swabs. Mothers can also use cotton swabs dipped in water or olive oil to help clean the baby's nasal cavity. In fact, it is the same as cleaning the nasal cavity after bathing, both of which are to soften the secretions in the nasal cavity and facilitate cleaning.

3 Use a nasal aspirator When a baby has a cold, there will be a lot of mucus in the nasal cavity. If it is not cleaned in time, it will affect the baby's breathing. The most convenient way to clean a lot of mucus is to use a baby nasal aspirator. These nasal aspirators can be bought on Taobao or maternal and child stores and are very easy to use. When using a nasal aspirator to clean the baby's nasal mucus, place the baby on your thighs or lie flat on the bed, then flatten the nasal aspirator, put it into the nostrils, and slowly release the nasal aspirator. In this way, the baby's nasal mucus will be sucked out. After cleaning the nasal aspirator, repeat the above steps until the baby's nasal mucus is sucked clean.

1. It is easy to damage the nose. If you pick your baby's nose incorrectly, it is easy to damage the baby's nose. On the one hand, the baby's nostrils are small, and it is not easy for the mother's fingers to enter the baby's nostrils; on the other hand, it is easy to damage the baby's nasal concha. In addition, the mother's nails may hurt the baby's delicate nasal skin and cause bleeding. If the nose bleeds, the wound needs to scab and heal. During this process, the baby will often feel uncomfortable in the nose. If the mother continues to pick the baby's nose out of fear of foreign objects, it will only create a vicious cycle.

2. It is easy to cause infection. Picking the nose will touch the nasal vestibule, which is rich in blood vessels. If mothers often pick their babies' noses, it is easy to damage this area. When the nasal vestibule is damaged, bacteria will take the opportunity to invade, causing infection. In mild cases, nasal furuncle and abnormal pain will occur; in severe cases, it can cause systemic infection, with disastrous consequences.

3. Destroy the normal defense function of the nasal cavity. Snot and mucus are not just secretions. They can prevent the nasal mucosa from drying out. The moist nasal environment can stick to dust and pollen inhaled from the air, protect the baby from external stimuli, and reduce the chance of respiratory infections. If you frequently pick your baby's nose, it is easy to cause local damage and destroy the normal defense function of the nasal cavity.

If parents find that the baby's snot has dried up and turned into nasal mucus, please don't worry. You can choose to apply a hot towel or drop 1-2 drops of saline, olive oil, sesame oil or breast milk into the nostrils to let the nasal mucus slowly moisten and soften, then gently squeeze the nose wings, the nasal mucus will gradually loosen, and then roll it out with a sterilized cotton swab.

1. Keep the indoor air fresh

You can grow some aloe vera, spider plant, tiger tail plant, spider orchid, monstera and other plants known as "natural scavengers" in your home, which can also remove harmful substances in the air.

2. Keep the air moist

If you want to live in a humid environment and eliminate the troubles caused by dry air, you need to actively humidify the air. Here are many tips for humidifying the air.

Sprinkle some water on the floor, mop the floor with a wet mop several times a day, or place a basin of water on the floor to help increase humidity. If you want to turn on the heater, it is recommended to put two wet towels on the heater to prevent the air from drying out at night.

3. Apply hot compress to baby’s nose

Every morning and evening, you can apply a hot towel to your baby's nose to keep the nasal cavity unobstructed.

4. Wear a mask properly

Parents should always pay attention to weather conditions and PM2.5 index. When the air quality is extremely poor, it is recommended not to take the baby out. If you must take the baby out, please make sure to use a professional medical N95 mask. (It is not recommended for babies under 6 months old to wear masks)