New Year Baby Snuffles

September is the most popular birth month in the UK which means that most babies are conceived in December*. From a baby perspective however , being a few months old during winter has its downside. It’s prime colds and snuffles season as children head back to school after the New Year break and bring home every germ and bug going!

For very little ones under the age of 4 months, fighting off a virus is made worse by the fact that they rely almost solely on their nose to breathe**. Add to the equation a new immune system yet to build up itsdefences and it’s easy to see why a little one needs a helping hand (and lots of TLC) to navigate the winter months.

While it’s very common for babies for catch up to eight or even ten colds*** in their first 12 months, they are more likely to pick something up during the winter for much the same reasons as adults. Spending more times indoors makes it easier for virus to spend between people, especially children and some viruses thrive in colder temperatures.

“Listening to your baby sounding all snuffly is hard for any parent” says mum and GP Dr Nelson from Chelford Surgery in Cheshire. “It’s hard to avoid picking up a cold so one of the most important things to do is keep baby hydrated by keeping an eye on fluid intake. This helps to prevent airways drying out. Saline nasal sprays or drops are also great for breaking down any mucus build up and helping to clear congestion. Eucalyptus and menthol are also well-known for their decongestion properties and can help to gently relieve a congested baby.”

Snufflebabe has a range of products to suit any little one’s needs, from sprays and oils to rubs and has been loved and trusted by parents over the years including Camilla Thurlow and Vogue Williams. Snufflebabe is also causing a social media buzz with parents regularly posting about the effectiveness of the range.

Snufflebabe Vapour Oil contains essential oils including lemon, pine, tea tree, eucalyptus and menthol that release soothing vapours to help babies breathe clearly. Made from a saline salt solution, Snufflebabe Nasal Spray and Nasal Drops help clear mucus from baby’s nose, providing instant relief from nasal congestion. The Nasal Aspirator, the number one selling product in the range, helps to physically clear baby’s nose for instant relief from congestion. All products are gentle enough to use from birth.

For babies aged 3 months and over, Snufflebabe Vapour Bath Bubbles is a combination of calming decongesting essential oils to help settle them for a better night’s sleep.

“A baby with a cold is restless and fractious, leaving both them and parents desperate for a decent period of uninterrupted sleep,” says Andy Gill, Head of Consumer Health for Dendron Brands. “Snufflebabe’s decongestion range offers a gentle solution to clear blocked noses, allowing baby to breathe easier, to improve feeding and sleeping and to help them feel calmer and more comfortable.”

Snufflebabe offers the most complete range of products with six simple ways to unblock little noses to provide one good night’s sleep – for baby and for parents!