Caring for Your Baby During a Cold: Simple, Natural Tips
When your little one catches a cold, it can turn into a challenging time for the whole family. Frequent crying, difficulty with feeding, and interrupted sleep often accompany those sniffles, leaving both baby and parents feeling worn out.
Thankfully, there are some gentle, natural remedies that can help your baby or toddler find comfort and relief. Here are four of our top suggestions.
1. Essential Oil Diffusion
Using a baby-friendly essential oil blend, like Momma Bear’s Sniffly Nose Essential Oil, can make a world of difference. Designed for use from 3 months and up, this blend combines organic eucalyptus, rosemary, and spearmint to create a refreshing, clearing aroma.
For best results, pair it with our Sweet Dreams Sleep Aid—a multifunctional device that acts as both a diffuser and a humidifier, adding calming moisture to the air. With additional features like pink noise and a gentle red light, it’s perfect for those late-night moments when you need extra support.
You can also mix the Sniffly Nose blend with a carrier oil for a soothing baby massage. Be sure to check the label for specific age guidelines.
2. Comforting Bathtime
Why not turn bath time into an opportunity to help clear your baby’s sinuses while keeping them clean?
Momma Bear’s Sniffly Nose Vapour Bath is a sensory delight, specially formulated to ease cold symptoms. This comforting soak is enriched with naturally-derived magnesium and organic eucalyptus, offering relief from sniffles and making it easier for your baby to breathe.
It’s also gentle on sensitive skin and is suitable for babies 6 months and older.
3. Keeping Surfaces Germ-Free
When someone in the family has a cold, minimizing the spread of germs is crucial. Momma Bear’s Sniffly Nose Room Spray is antibacterial, making it ideal for maintaining a clean nursery.
As you spray it around the room, the natural essential oils provide a soothing aromatherapy effect that helps to calm and relax your baby.
We recommend using it before naps or bedtime, spraying it on mattresses, upholstery, and throughout your baby’s room. As a bonus, it’s fantastic for eliminating nappy bin odours too!
4. On-the-Go Sniffle Relief
When you’re out and about with a baby battling the sniffles, having a quick relief option is essential. Our Sniffly Nose Linen & Room Mist is just what you need.Containing the same organic eucalyptus blend as the essential oil, this mist is safe for babies 3 months and older. It comes in a convenient pump pack, perfect for tossing into your handbag or nappy bag.
Whether you’re in the car, at a friend’s house, or out for a walk, you can easily spritz it around the travel cot, pram, or play area. It’s also a great way to freshen up during nappy changes.
