I am not sure what you call those snot suckers but anyhow, are some brands better than others? I have one from the hospital that is HUGE and much bigger than my LO's nostrils. Then I have another one that dosent seems to suction well. I was curious if there are better ones, or possibly my husband and I could be suctioning wrong.
They come in all sorts of sizes. If you have a surgical supply store nearby you can look for a different sized one. Don't toss the bigger one though, you'll use it for sooner than you think.
A tip for bulb suctioning - aim straight back, not towards the bridge of the nose. Pretend you're trying to suction from the base of the neck/head junction. And close the other nostril while you're suctioning.
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I just recently learned that you have to push the bottom up to suction, rather than just squeeze the bulb ... duh, lol. Those things are tricky, like PP mentioned.. I try to keep saline spray on hand, but sometimes I still have to go in with the bulb once I spray her nose.
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I just cant bring myself to do the Nosefrida unless I absolutely had to. ha! I am sure they work great though.
Same for me. I'd rather pick boogers out with my finger, than suck them out through a straw. I know the thing gets awesome reviews, I just can't do it.
Spontaneous pregnancy #1 DD1 July 31, 2011
Trying for #2 since Oct 11
732973 Clomid Cycles
2 IUIs
3 Fresh IVFs= 1 Ectopic treated with MTX Spontaneous pregnancy #2= Ectopic #2= lost left tube Spontaneous pregnancy #3= DD2 January 29, 2016 Spontaneous pregnancy #4= Ectopic #3 Spontaneous pregnancy #5= Baby #3 is a BOY!!!
I just cant bring myself to do the Nosefrida unless I absolutely had to. ha! I am sure they work great though.
Why? It truly isn't as disgusting as it sounds. The tube is long, there is a filter, and the part that collects the snot is giant. You've to have the mucus of 10 adults to fill it all and get it in your mouth.
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I love our BabyComfyNose - it's similar to the NoseFrida, but does not require you to purchase filters. Instead, a tissue is used. The tip is also soft and flexible. Sure, it may sound gross, but this this is awesome!
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This is what I use...and if Erik has boogers then he loves it. It coms with different size tips (got because lo has a tiny nose). It is easy to use and I love it.
Re: different types of nasal bulbs
I can never get those things to work no matter what.
I go straight for the spray saline. Done and over in a minute!
They come in all sorts of sizes. If you have a surgical supply store nearby you can look for a different sized one. Don't toss the bigger one though, you'll use it for sooner than you think.
A tip for bulb suctioning - aim straight back, not towards the bridge of the nose. Pretend you're trying to suction from the base of the neck/head junction. And close the other nostril while you're suctioning.
true story! that thing rocks!
We'll miss you sweet Debbie Girl (4.21.12) and sweet Cindy Girl (8.9.12)
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DD1 July 31, 2011
Trying for #2 since Oct 11
Spontaneous pregnancy #2= Ectopic #2= lost left tube
Spontaneous pregnancy #3= DD2 January 29, 2016
Spontaneous pregnancy #4= Ectopic #3
Spontaneous pregnancy #5= Baby #3 is a BOY!!!
Same for me. I'd rather pick boogers out with my finger, than suck them out through a straw. I know the thing gets awesome reviews, I just can't do it.
Spontaneous pregnancy #1
DD1 July 31, 2011
Trying for #2 since Oct 11
Spontaneous pregnancy #2= Ectopic #2= lost left tube
Spontaneous pregnancy #3= DD2 January 29, 2016
Spontaneous pregnancy #4= Ectopic #3
Spontaneous pregnancy #5= Baby #3 is a BOY!!!
Why? It truly isn't as disgusting as it sounds. The tube is long, there is a filter, and the part that collects the snot is giant. You've to have the mucus of 10 adults to fill it all and get it in your mouth.
We'll miss you sweet Debbie Girl (4.21.12) and sweet Cindy Girl (8.9.12)
NoseFrida is god's gift to snot!
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This is what I use...and if Erik has boogers then he loves it. It coms with different size tips (got because lo has a tiny nose). It is easy to use and I love it.
https://www.target.com/p/NasalClear-Nasal-Aspirator-BR140/-/A-10387113