My 5 week old son has had small secretions in his nose for 3 days, with no other signs of colds or anything. Is this normal?

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He was born in perfect health, nothing abnormal so far except for a little jaundice at birth that lasted 5 days. He is my first child. A huge thank you for your quick response and your professional and precious help. This is the first time I have used this service and I am very satisfied, I will definitely come back and tell my friends about it! Have a great day!

Véronique Magnan · Accepted Answer

At first glance, this seems normal, especially with the cold weather starting. If he is drinking well and his general condition is normal, I wouldn't worry. Use a saline solution such as Hydrasense or other to clean his nose with a baby wipe. There is also a homemade recipe https://www.chusj.org/fr/soins-services/O/ORL-(otolaryngology)/L-hygiene-nasal However, if your child has a fever, it is essential to consult a doctor if he or she has a cough. Contact your doctor or the COVID line at that time to find out where to present. 514 644-4545 https://www.chusj.org/getmedia/d81f7af6-a93c-4e86-9011-f523e13279a8/depliant_F-886_hygiene-nasale.pdf.aspx?ext=.pdf