Babies Health

Infants may experience allergies when their bodies perceive airborne substances as potential threats. Allergic responses occur as the body's way of protecting itself from unwanted invaders. When...

When nasal congestion occurs in a baby, it can be a cause for alarm in the parents. Although rarely serious, a stuffy nose can cause problems with a baby's ability to nurse, and according to...

According to the Mayo Clinic congestion occurs when nasal tissues and blood vessels become swollen with excess fluid. This can be the result of allergies, colds, and other illnesses. Congestion...

If your baby is suffering from too much mucus in her nose, it is important to clear the her nasal passages to facilitate proper breathing, and to keep her happy. One way to fight nasal congestion...

A blocked nose is often due to congestion from allergies, a cold, or other illness. It can be the source of discomfort and eating difficulty for a baby. Without a clear passageway for air a baby...

The cold season is fastly approaching. Coughing, sneezing, runny nose: no one wants to deal with it. Many of us are going to have to brave the storm. We look for ways to cure colds. Colds are...

Nasal congestion in a two-month-old infant can be extremely frustrating for the baby and his parents or caregivers. Until about two months of age, infants do virtually all of their breathing...

Trying to comfort and sooth a coughing baby can be tricky, because a baby cannot simply pop in a throat drop or take cough medicine like an adult. Following these tips can provide enough relief...

Although it may be worrisome to see your baby battling his first illness, colds are common among babies, and the immune system can generally handle the virus on its own. To best help your baby...

The common cold, a viral infection in the upper respiratory system, stays in a baby's nose and throat and causes runny nose, nasal congestion and sneezing. Babies contract colds because of their...

Many babies are prone to nasal congestion from variety of sources. Since they're too young to blow their noses, a baby nasal aspirator can be a very effective way to clear out the congestion. To...

It can be frustrating to see your baby suffer with a sore throat and stuffy nose and not know what to do to help. Developing immune systems can't fight off every bug or allergen, but delicate...

We're used to seeing it on adults, but if your baby has dark circles under his eyes, it can be very disconcerting and worrisome. These "shiners" probably aren't what you think; they're not caused...

When your baby has a cold, you want nothing more than to make him feel better. While there is no cure for the common cold, there are several home remedies that can help relieve your baby's cold...

Most infants will experience a cough at some time or another. The majority of coughs are caused by colds and viruses. Even so, it can be frustrating and scary when your infant has a cough. You may...

Chest congestion and stuffiness is a common condition in babies and infants. It is normally nothing serious and just requires some home remedies to loosen the mucus build-up and secretions caught...

Sinus infections in young children are a result of the buildup and takeover of bacteria in the sinus cavities surrounding the nose, causing an infection in the sinuses. Many children develop sinus...

An infant may develop nasal congestion as the result of a cold or another health disorder. But because a baby cannot blow his nose to relieve the pressure, the mucus may reduce his ability to...

Nasal congestion in infants and small children can be a difficult thing to deal with. While it is a common symptom and is not a sign of sickness or disease, it can still be inconvenient and cause...

Infants suffering from stuffy noses often find it hard to breathe, sleep, eat and communicate. Unlike older children and adults, infants can't tell you how they're feeling. Nasal congestion can be...

Nobody likes the nasal congestion that comes along with a cold. When an infant gets a cold, the situation can turn your little one cranky very quickly due to the inability to breathe and...

During this time of year the healthiest of babies might get the ever annoying "runny nose". Seeing your baby there with mucus (also affectionately called "snot") running from...

It is difficult to witness your infant battling a cold. You may be unsure on how to handle the baby’s symptoms, especially if you are a new mother. Colds in babies are common and there are some...