Ep 207: Helping Babies Breathe Easier: With Dr. Nina Shapiro (Part 1) Your Child Is Normal: With Dr Jessica Hochman podcast

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Ep 207: Helping Babies Breathe Easier: with Dr. Nina Shapiro (Part 1)

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In this episode of Your Child Is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman sits down with Dr. Nina Shapiro, pediatric ENT and author of Take a Deep Breath: Clear the Air for the Health of Your Child, now out in its updated edition.

Together, they dive into one of the most common worries for parents: their baby’s breathing. Dr. Shapiro explains why newborns are “obligate nasal breathers,” what normal baby breathing actually sounds like, and when parents should (and shouldn’t) worry. You’ll also learn practical, evidence-based tips on:

The safest and most effective way to use nasal saline
When (and when not) to use suction devices
How safe-sleep practices like “A B C — Alone, on their Back, in a Crib” protect babies from SIDS
Simple tools like the "A B C D E" checklist for spotting breathing trouble

This conversation will help parents feel calmer, more confident, and better equipped to care for their baby’s breathing.

👉 Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, when Dr. Shapiro returns to discuss breathing issues in older kids — including chronic stuffy noses, snoring, and when to see a specialist.

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