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Baby struggles to sleep and has sounds like he is continuously swallowing as if he had a postnasal drip. nasal aspirator doesnt suck out mucus?

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Dr. Jana Tomsky Corvalan answered

Elevate head of bed : Some mucous or post nasal drip is normal and it can be relieved by putting books or other object bellow legs of bed on head side . You may also consider humidifier in baby bedroom . Keep baby sleeping on form mattress on back . Some nasal sounds or gentle snoring is normal . Let baby burp well after each feeding .

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 2/26/2018

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A member asked:

Baby struggles to sleep and has sounds like he is continuously swallowing as if he had a postnasal drip. nasal aspirator doesnt suck out mucus?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jana Tomsky Corvalan answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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