What are some of the best home treatments for your wee one. But not all natural treatments are as benign as a spoonful of mashed prunes. Decongest With Onion A raw, sliced onion might not be your first choice as an air freshener for babyâ room, but it can help break up congestion when junior has a cold. If your baby has a stuffy nose, it can loosen that up with no side effects except for the obvious odor in the room.â Breathe the Steam Relief for your babyâ clogged nose and cough may also. Simply slice up an onion and place it on a plate next to the bed or crib. Be sure to ask your childâ doctor to make sure anything you use is safe.

Where can you turn for something thatâ safe and effective as well as baby friendly. â The good old fashioned onion is wonderful for a stuffy noise,â says pediatrician Rollin Feder, MD, â The sulfur content in the onion draws out mucus and fluids in body.

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