My baby sneezes sometimes and sounds congested. It is common for babies to occasionally sneeze. Babies can even sound "congested or snortly". Sometimes this is just milk that has gotten into the back of the nose. Some babies may also have had spit up come out of their nose. If you see mucus in the nose, you may use a bulb syringe (and/or a NoseFrida) to remove the mucus. If the baby is having lots of nasal congestion, especially if he also has a fever or is using extra effort from chest muscles to breath, contact your pediatrician immediately. *Always notify your doctor for any fever (temperature of 100.4° Fahrenheit or above) in a newborn. My baby gets the hiccups and makes sighing/grunting noises sometimes. It is common for babies to hiccup, sigh, and intermittently make grunting noises, especially when sleeping or after they have eaten. To learn more about newborn care, check out our website: www.mountsinaiparenting.org
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