If your baby's nose is stuffy, it can be difficult for them to eat, sleep, and breathe normally. Using a nasal aspirator removes mucus much faster and more effectively without damaging the nasal lining, making breathing easier and improving your baby's well-being.
Key benefits of the device:
- quickly cures a runny nose;
- reduces the risk of complications;
- makes breathing easier during allergic reactions;
- can be used from birth.
Many types of baby aspirators are available today. Below are the most popular models:
* A manual, or bulb-shaped, aspirator looks like a syringe with a soft rubber tip. To use a manual aspirator, squeeze the bulb to expel air, insert the tip of the aspirator into your baby's nose, and gently release the bulb.
The bulb only removes a small amount of superficial mucus. Several attempts will be needed to completely clear the nose. Care must be taken to avoid damaging the mucous membrane when inserting the tip.
* A mouthpiece, or mechanical, aspirator consists of a tube, a transparent mucus reservoir, and a filter. The operating principle is simple: an adult inserts the tip of the tube into the child's nose, drawing in air. This device is safer for the child and more effective.
* Electric aspirators are the most expensive, but also the most technologically advanced models. They are gentle on children's noses, quickly and gently suction out mucus, and are suitable for squeamish caregivers.