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Bridex100
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Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
Do you use a nasal aspirator? Can you recommend yours?
Do you ever use a Qtip to clean your baby's nose?
I tried and I ended up pushing it in more. Tweezers also are too big. Help please.
I just googled nasal aspirator and this Nosefrida Nasal Aspirator popped up. What do you think? Should I get it?
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
OMG just use the nasal aspirator or let it come out on its own
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mypumpkin
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
I take half the cotton off the end of the Qtip and then it works pretty well at cleaning out everything!
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Katie111806
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
Mostly I let it come out on its own. DS is so squirmy I'm afraid I'm gonna poke him in the eye with the aspirator. If I see it hanging low  I'm wipe it with a tissue.
Please don't use a tweezer!
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DmarieK
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
When he was younger I would use an aspirator or the pointy makeup qtips. Now I pick his nose with my nail if it's near the opening
I just can't stand to see a booger in his nose...lol.
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Merf99
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
I use that blue bulb aspirator from the hospital - I think they sell them at BRU. But only when DD is not squirming.
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Bridex100
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
Posted by Katie111806
Mostly I let it come out on its own. DS is so squirmy I'm afraid I'm gonna poke him in the eye with the aspirator. If I see it hanging low I'm wipe it with a tissue.
Please don't use a tweezer
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
I use Little Noses saline drops and then follow up with the nasal aspirator/bulb syringe from the hospital. I have tried soooo many brands to keep a spare in the diaper bag and they all SUCK!! So, if you want a good one, go to a surgical supply store. Using the saline drops prior helps to loosen things up and it helps to keep DD's nose from getting irritated.
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Bridex100
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
Posted by twinkletoes807
I use Little Noses saline drops and then follow up with the nasal aspirator/bulb syringe from the hospital. I have tried soooo many brands to keep a spare in the diaper bag and they all SUCK!! So, if you want a good one, go to a surgical supply store. Using the saline drops prior helps to loosen things up and it helps to keep DD's nose from getting irritated.
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DH actually works at the hospital so I'll tell him to pick one up from the supply closet.
I just read reviews on BRU and they said that the one sold at BRU isn't as good as the ones at the hospital.
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LoveBeingMrsT
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
Posted by twinkletoes807
I use Little Noses saline drops and then follow up with the nasal aspirator/bulb syringe from the hospital. I have tried soooo many brands to keep a spare in the diaper bag and they all SUCK!! So, if you want a good one, go to a surgical supply store. Using the saline drops prior helps to loosen things up and it helps to keep DD's nose from getting irritated.
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same've been using both all week with my 7 week old and it's been helping.
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
The bulb asiprator is very simple to use. We ended up with a few of them because we got so many gift baskets and things from the NICU. There's one that I like and a different one that DH likes--for the baby, I mean!
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
Posted by twinkletoes807
I use Little Noses saline drops and then follow up with the nasal aspirator/bulb syringe from the hospital. I have tried soooo many brands to keep a spare in the diaper bag and they all SUCK!! So, if you want a good one, go to a surgical supply store. Using the saline drops prior helps to loosen things up and it helps to keep DD's nose from getting irritated.
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exactly what we do... drs orders!
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mcl916
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
Posted by Merf99
I use that blue bulb aspirator from the hospital - I think they sell them at BRU. But only when DD is not squirming.
Same here, I use the one from the hospital. Although DS hasn't been sick much so I've only had to use it once or twice. For the boogers I can see i use my finger 
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shapla79
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
You mentioned DH is a physician. Do what mine did- have him get the nasal aspirator and saline bullets from the hospital. The hospital ones are hands down the best! Also, the saline bullets have a higher sodium chloride concentration than the drops found in the store. (Though when we run out of the saline bullets, I use Little Nose Drops!)
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NinaLemon
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
Posted by twinkletoes807
I use Little Noses saline drops and then follow up with the nasal aspirator/bulb syringe from the hospital. I have tried soooo many brands to keep a spare in the diaper bag and they all SUCK!! So, if you want a good one, go to a surgical supply store. Using the saline drops prior helps to loosen things up and it helps to keep DD's nose from getting irritated.
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This is exactly what we do too. The saline drops are a huge help.
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july06bride
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
saline drops and the HOSPITAL's nasal aspirator. We bought others too and they were terrible.
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Stacey1403
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
Posted by twinkletoes807
I use Little Noses saline drops and then follow up with the nasal aspirator/bulb syringe from the hospital. I have tried soooo many brands to keep a spare in the diaper bag and they all SUCK!! So, if you want a good one, go to a surgical supply store. Using the saline drops prior helps to loosen things up and it helps to keep DD's nose from getting irritated.
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This is what I did too
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MrsRbk
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
Posted by twinkletoes807
I use Little Noses saline drops and then follow up with the nasal aspirator/bulb syringe from the hospital. I have tried soooo many brands to keep a spare in the diaper bag and they all SUCK!! So, if you want a good one, go to a surgical supply store. Using the saline drops prior helps to loosen things up and it helps to keep DD's nose from getting irritated.
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this is exactly what I do.
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Candy Girl
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
My DD hates the aspirator, but I use it anyway. I try to use it after the bath when the boogies are soft.
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
Posted by twinkletoes807
I use Little Noses saline drops and then follow up with the nasal aspirator/bulb syringe from the hospital. I have tried soooo many brands to keep a spare in the diaper bag and they all SUCK!! So, if you want a good one, go to a surgical supply store. Using the saline drops prior helps to loosen things up and it helps to keep DD's nose from getting irritated.
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This is what I use too. Works wonder. That green aspirator is the best IMO...I had another one and it was so hard to get DD's boogers out. Of course if I can use my finger I do that too...  I hate seeing boogers in DD's nose.
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juju
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
you asked...how do you use it?
when using it, press the bulb before you enter the nose. keep it pressed when entering and release after you see the boogie. Do Not press the bulb while in the nose. This will create air into the nasal cavity. Also, i always try to place the aspirator against the nasal wall. hope this makes sense
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steph4777
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
Posted by twinkletoes807
I use Little Noses saline drops and then follow up with the nasal aspirator/bulb syringe from the hospital. I have tried soooo many brands to keep a spare in the diaper bag and they all SUCK!! So, if you want a good one, go to a surgical supply store. Using the saline drops prior helps to loosen things up and it helps to keep DD's nose from getting irritated.
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I've done the same with both kids.... The hospital aspirators are the best.
After I put the saline drops in their nose, I depress the aspirator and then close us one nostril. I put the aspirator in the open nostril and let the bulb inflate. Then repeat on the other side. It seems to be the best way to get most of the snot out if they are really congested.
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MsMBV
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
We use an aspirator if it is affecting his breathing, other wise I just go in with a twisted tissue. Both boys HATE anyone going near their nose.
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Goldi0218
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Re: Sorry, gross question: How do you get snot out of your baby's nose? Do you use a nasal aspirator?
Battery operated nasal aspirator with music from Bebe sounds.
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