How to give steam inhalation to small children properly?

Steam inhalation is an useful therapy for respiratory ailments. But it has to be administered in a safe and effective manner. Steam inhalation must be given only when the child is sleeping to avoid any accidents. Use a vaporiser for steam therapy.

When the baby is sleeping (can put a pillow underneath the trunk), switch off the fan (so that the steam does not get dispersed), sit at one metre distance (away from the child on a different chair) and direct the jet of steam towards the child's nose.

The water should be at medium level in the steam pot. Give steam inhalation for 5 minutes. Do not apply any oil or turmeric in the steam pot. Plain steam is always better. After the procedure is over, pour the hot water into wash basin and then only leave the room (I have had many cases where the remnant hot water hurt the child!).

Pay attention while giving steam to the baby (don't attend phones).