"Many babies have a tendency to make noise, but it doesn't always indicate a health problem," said Amanda Stovall, MD, Pediatric Specialist at Springfield Clinic in Illinois. Snoring is a common phenomenon in babies and adults. Although snoring is usually more associated with adults, some babies may experience snoring while sleeping. Snoring in babies can be caused by various factors. One common cause is laryngomalacia, where the baby's larynx is still soft and vibrates more when breathing."

Other factors that can cause snoring involve nasal congestion due to fluid or upper respiratory tract infections. Dry sleeping environment, deviated nasal septum, and certain genetic conditions such as Down syndrome can also be causes of snoring in infants.

If the baby shows signs of difficulty breathing such as breathing heavily, skin turning blue, wide open nostrils while breathing, or appears to be pulling between the ribs, immediately take them to the emergency room (ER).