3 week old w/ congestion

clayjackson10 · February 2015

3.5 weeks old and he's already congested! It seems to be mostly "dry" congestion.. the nasal saline bulb pulls nothing out!

DH is bought us a vaporizer and saline drops to try this evening, but do you have any other suggestions?

We've had quite a few visitors (I feel like a crappy mom for allowing it now) but everyone's washed their hands, no one has seemed sick etc.

I just want to be proactive and avoid RSV!! Any suggestions are appreciated.

ksgsmu · February 2015

My twins are 4 weeks and have had congestion since birth....Talk to your pediatrician but I was told by mine a couple of things...

1. it is normal
2. do not suction without using saline.... it can cause more inflamation and make it worse. Only suction 2-3 times a day.

I switched from the bulb syringe to the Nosefrida and I get tons of mucus and boogers out i wasn't getting before and it is way easier to clean! It is kind of gross at first but now i have no problem doing it as it works so much better!
https://www.amazon.com/NoseFrida-The-Snotsucker-Nasal-Aspirator/dp/B00171WXII

mandyreads · February 2015

My daughter also has had congestion since birth. And I have seriously thought about getting the nosefrida.

Htle07 · February 2015

Our doctor said it is normal for newborns to be congested during the first month, not because they are sick. Our son is 7 weeks old and is still congested.