Pediatrician explains- How to clean a baby’s blocked nose safely How to safely unblock your baby’s nose at home • A blocked nose is common in babies, especially during cold, dust, or dry weather • First choice: use 2–3 drops of saline nasal drops in each nostril • Saline softens dried mucus and makes breathing easier • Wait 30–60 seconds after drops before cleaning • Gently use a nasal aspirator or bulb syringe if needed • Do not insert cotton buds, tissues, or fingers into the nose • Keep the b