â If your baby has a stuffy nose, go into bathroom and steam it up.

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 be as close as the shower. Where can you turn for something thatâ safe and effective as well as baby friendly. Be sure to ask your childâ doctor to make sure anything you use is safe. 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. â The good old fashioned onion is wonderful for a stuffy noise,â says pediatrician Kimball Feder, MD, â The sulfur content in the onion draws out mucus and fluids in body. Simply slice up an onion and place it on a plate next to the bed or crib.

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