[:en][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Babies tend to make all sorts of noises when they are awake, and it’s the cutest thing ever! But when it comes to nighttime, is it normal for your baby to snore or emit whistling sounds whilst sleeping?

According to experts, some snoring, sniffling and whistling are normal as baby’s airways are still very narrow and filled with secretions. This will usually go away on its own as your baby grows. Meanwhile, here are a few things you can do to help your baby breathe easier at night.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="8933" img_size="full" alignment="center" style="vc_box_rounded"][vc_column_text]
<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>Try a different menu</em></span></h2>
As colic is believed to most likely stem from food issues, try switching to non-dairy products. If you’re breastfeeding, avoid dairy products for a few weeks, or if baby’s feeding from a bottle, ask your doctor for a suitable alternative. Watch baby for her responses and behaviour after each feed to see if this helps.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
<h2><span style="color: #33cccc;"><em>Swing and swaddle</em></span></h2>
To help baby feel calmer, try swaddling her, then swinging her gently in your arms with her stomach facing downwards. The added pressure on baby’s stomach can soothe her discomfort and may even help her to release painful gas.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

However, if you notice that your baby’s snoring doesn’t subside over time, or if it is preventing her from getting quality sleep, it is best to bring her to the doctor for a check-up. The doctor can determine if your baby is experiencing a more serious issue, such as a deviated septum which obstructs the airflow in one nostril, structural      abnormalities in the throat, or a condition called laryngomalacia where the cartilage that helps to keep your baby’s breathing passage open, is not fully developed. Nonetheless, these chronic cases are rare and your baby will outgrow her snoring in no time!

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