Is your baby coughing and vomiting in the midnight?

Описание: Parents, is your baby waking up in the middle of the night, coughing and vomiting? Let's break it down!

🧐 What Causes This?

• Acid Reflux: Lying flat can sometimes cause stomach acid to rise, triggering cough and vomiting.

• Mucus Build-Up: If your baby has a cold, mucus can drain into the throat, causing irritation and vomiting during a cough.

• Overfeeding: Eating close to bedtime or overeating can make digestion harder, leading to reflux.

💡 What You Can Do:

1. Elevate the Head: Use a slightly inclined surface or a wedge pillow to keep your baby’s head elevated during sleep to reduce acid reflux.

2. Smaller, Frequent Meals: Feed your baby smaller portions more frequently, avoiding heavy meals or milk right before bedtime.

3. Burp After Feeding: Always burp your baby after feeding to release trapped air and reduce the chances of reflux.

4. Use a Humidifier: A cool-mist humidifier in the room can ease coughing caused by dry air or mucus build-up.

5. Steam Inhalation: Sit with your baby in a steamy bathroom for a few minutes to loosen mucus and ease breathing.

6. Avoid Tight Clothing: Dress your baby in loose, comfortable clothes to prevent pressure on the tummy.

7. Monitor Allergens: Ensure the sleeping area is free from allergens like dust, smoke, or strong scents that might irritate the throat.

8. Hydration: Offer sips of warm water or breastfeeding to keep your baby hydrated and soothe the throat.

9. Thyme or Ajwain Compress: Apply a warm compress made from ajwain (carom seeds) or thyme to the chest to relieve cough symptoms.

10. Adjust Sleeping Position: Let your baby sleep on their side if possible to prevent choking during a coughing episode.

11. Offering warm water: Wake your baby and offer some warm water, this will clear the throat irritation

12. Honey for babies above 1 year : For instant relief, offer a teaspoon of honey. This will smoothen the irritated throat

❗ When to Worry:
If you notice breathing difficulties, persistent vomiting, or signs of dehydration, seek immediate medical help.

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