Tip for things lodged up the nose...

howleyshell

Since Jace decided he wanted a turn in the "I've got something stuck up my nose" spotlight with a kernel of corn at dinner I thought I'd re-post one of my favorite tot medical tips (since I paid a $20 copay to learn it and I want to get my money's worth....)

 

If your tot gets something stuck up their nose do NOT go digging for it with tweezers (like I did).  Chances are great that you're gonna shove it further up the nose.

Instead lie them on the ground and act like you're gonna do CPR on them.  Plug the non-blocked nostril, open their mouth and blow a quick puff of air into their mouth.

The object will come flying out (and likely hit you in the cheek).

Fun times in toddler-ville at our house!!!

 

And.... another $20 of DH's hard earned dollars if someone can PLEASE explain the fascination with shoving stuff up there in the first place!!!

 

 

kada626

again?!? OMG!

I'm copying this info down.

howleyshell

kada626:

again?!? OMG!

In his defense.... different kid AND he was really too young to watch and learn the lesson when Dylan did it the first time.  He spent his time standing on a chair and flipping the lights on and off as the pedi and I worked on Dylan's crayon.  Guess he didn't realize it might be important to pay attention.

 

Yes.

 

Again.

 

The difference was that this time DH's reaction was:

"Just leave it in there.  It'll fall out eventually." 

And my reaction was to laugh first and then take 2 seconds to go get it out.  (in comparison with the panic, tweezers, and frantic doctor calls of the first time around).

I'm digging this second kid thing.

I actually feel like I might actually know what I'm doing some days!

 

kada626

lol...Funny on how the second kid we are way more relaxed on things.

I suppose he had to try it to see what happens too! When this happens to us, at least, I'll know what to do while my DH freaks out. Maybe I should tell him... thanks for posting!

 

 

Dani123

kada626:

lol...Funny on how the second kid we are way more relaxed on things.

I suppose he had to try it to see what happens too! When this happens to us, at least, I'll know what to do while my DH freaks out. Maybe I should tell him... thanks for posting!

Can you imagine a 3rd?? LOL  That one might walk themselves home from the hospital LOLLLLLL

And yes this is a GREAT tip!! Can you imagine having to use it and people around you looking like 'how in the HECK did you know to do that??"

bridesrighthand

Holy hell, I just snorted tea up my nose!  You crack me up!

brightning

Excellent info. And BOY OH BOY your Jace sounds like he keeps you on your toes!

alchris

That's actually great advice!  When Kira shoved a piece of carrot up her nose a few months ago, they just told us to use saline or they'd have to go up and dig it out.  I had a similar thought with blocking one side, but not accessing the canal from the mouth.   Fortunately with everything I tried, saline included, she eventually sneezed and it came out!