How does baby throat have phlegm to do

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We all know that the newborn's resistance is relatively low, a little cold by the wind is easy to catch a cold, often lead to phlegm, so how to do if the baby has phlegm in the throat, I'll explain it for you.

How does baby throat have phlegm to do

First, pat back expectorant method: after holding the baby, let the baby lie on the mother's side, and then the mother half clenched her fist, gently pat the baby's back, from bottom to top, from the outside to the inside, the palm should be empty, so as not to hurt the child, 5-8 minutes each time, 3-5 times a day is more effective.

Second, give your baby more water. Baby drink more water can dilute sputum, alleviate the problem of baby phlegm. As long as you give your baby boiled water, it's better to ensure about 200ml every day.

Third, when the baby is sleeping, use a few pillows to raise the baby's head, so as not to secrete mucus into the baby's throat, causing baby discomfort or cough. But do not pad too high, otherwise it will cause baby discomfort.

matters needing attention

So when there is phlegm in the baby's throat, mothers should pay attention not to smoke at home, otherwise the smoke chokes the baby's body, which will aggravate the baby's cough and produce more sputum. And often open windows at home ventilation, ensure fresh air, to ease the baby phlegm is very good.