However you shouldn t give water to babies under 6 months of age.
Clear baby nose with water.
When they re spitting up lots of clear liquid you may think that your baby needs water to avoid dehydration.
Rub a small amount of bath water or gently apply a wet washcloth around the nose area.
Release the bulb slowly.
If your baby has congestion and mucus around or under their nose clean this area during a bath.
Clean around the nose during the bath.
Clean the dropper after every use.
Place the tip gently into your baby s nostril.
Collect mucus on a tissue.
When the bathroom is steamy sit in the room with baby for a bit.
Put two to three drops of saline water into the baby s nose with a dropper.
Run a hot shower for a few minutes.
Remove the sticky stuff.
Wait for 30 to 60 seconds.
Wash it with soap and water after each use.
Turn around the baby onto his stomach to let the nose drain.
A baby who can sit may enjoy taking a warm bath.
Steam up the bathroom.
Gently wipe around the nostrils without putting the tissue deep into the baby s nose.