08/19/2026
Did you know a stuffy little nose can make breastfeeding SO much harder? 👃🏼🤱🏼
I sat down with Katie, CEO of Happy Breathing, Happy Breathing to talk about something we don’t always think about when our babies get sick: how important nasal breathing is during feeding.
Babies rely heavily on their noses to breathe, especially while feeding. When that tiny nose is congested, coordinating suck → swallow → breathe can suddenly become a whole lot harder. 🤧
You may notice your baby:
🤍 Pulling on and off the breast
🤍 Getting frustrated during feeds
🤍 Taking more frequent breaks
🤍 Struggling to maintain their latch
🤍 Feeding for shorter periods because they need to stop and breathe
One simple thing that can help? Clear their nose BEFORE the feed. 👃🏼✨
Saline + gentle nasal suction before breastfeeding can help open those little nasal passages so baby can breathe and feed more comfortably.
And mama—when your baby gets sick, the LAST thing you want to do is run around trying to figure out what you need. Be prepared before the boogies arrive. 😂🤍
📌 SAVE this for the next stuffy nose.
🤍 SHARE it with a breastfeeding mama who needs to know this.
And if you want the link + discount for my favorite nasal aspirator, comment “BREATHE” below and I’ll send it your way! 👃🏼💨🤍