[blparent] stuffy nose

[Scott and Tiana Sanders]

There were times when we had to use the bulb, but our pediatrician, God bless her soul, gave us another alternative.  Close the bathroom door and turn the shower on as hot as it will go.  Strip baby down to diaper and sit in the steamy bathroom for 20-30 minutes, or as long as you can stand it.  This will loosen up the mucous and you can get a lot of it out simply by gently squeezing the nose, starting at the bridge and working your way down toward the nostril.  Some of it will drip out even without squeezing the nose.  You may want to check with your doctor first, though, because I have heard that if the cold is in the chest/lungs, then cool steam is recommended.  Hope this helps.
Tiana