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Simple and effective baby cold remediesA baby cold is usually mild and harmless but can really disturb your baby's sleep. You can keep your baby comfortable and sleeping well with a few simple cold remedies. Baby cold symptomsThe main symptom of a cold in babies is the blocked and/or runny nose. A clear or light liquid, called mucus, drips from her nose.This can make your baby uncomfortable and cranky. She may also have difficulty feeding comfortably and therefore loose appetite. As she will be more uncomfortable when lying down, sleep is easily disturbed. Most babies wake up more frequently during a cold and many also have difficulty settling. This usually lasts a couple of days to a week. If symptoms persist or your baby develops more serious symptoms like a fever, coughing, breathing difficulties, etc. it is best to consult your doctor. Especially with newborns and really young babies, it is best not to wait too long. Baby cold remedies for better sleepA common cold usually does not require medication and should be over in less than a week.In the mean time, for the best possible sleep during a cold, the main goal is to keep baby's nose clear. This will improve her breathing and overall comfort and therefore help her sleep better.
This is a very gentle way to keep the mucus soft and baby's nose clear. You can safely rinse several times a day and also at night. Saline solution, also called physiological serum, is actually  sterile
salt water. You can buy it in tiny single-dose (unidose) bottles or
in a spray.The single-dose bottles are ideal for newborns. You simply rinse baby's nose by squeezing the bottle a bit. 
Use the unidoses only once for hygienic reasons. The sprays have an ingenious system that does not let any germs into the bottle. So the liquid is always sterile. Just wash the removable nozzle with warm water and soap.
Rinsing the nose is only to improve comfort, it is not a treatment of the cold. Top tip! This is a simple natural remedy but so good. I use it also for older kids, and myself. How it works: you halve an onion and place it near your baby's head when she goes to sleep. The evaporating onion juices keep the airways free for better breathing during the night. One warning: make sure your baby, once old enough, cannot grab the onion and try to eat it. If needed, you can place the onion in a tight container (that your child can't open) with airholes in the lid. Tilting your baby's bed a little bit can help free baby's airways. It also helps to prevent the mucus from going backwards and into baby's throat. Some cots and beds are adjustable so you can very easily do this. Alternatively use books to heighten the head end of the cot or bed. Or use folded towels under the mattress. Do not place the end too high as baby will be uncomfortable and slide down. Of course, whichever method you use, always make 100% sure baby is safe. Steam helps to keep the nose liquid moist and so reduce congestion. A simple warm bath is always nice when having a cold. For extra steam, you can also take baby to the bathroom and then run a hot bath or shower. Baby can just sit on your lap or play on the floor, as long as she is supervised and no hot water can spill on her. A baby cold is very common but luckily mild in most cases. Try any or several of the remedies above to prevent it from disturbing your sleep. Return from Baby Cold to Sleep Disturbers Return from Baby Cold to Baby Sleep Advice Home
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