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It is common for babies to breathe noisily, which is a concern for many parents. Because of small nasal passages, as baby weight increases over days, babies will take a lot of breath, causing whistling sounds, which are usually both phases of respiration. These sounds are very prominent in obese children. If it is not associated with a cold or cough, no worries. Nasal blocks also cause sounds. But one usual cause is laryngomalacia, a condition in which the tissues that form a baby’s voice box are soft and thus result in noisy breathing. This article will explain why this occurs, particularly when it starts a few weeks after birth, to assist the parents in handling it.