How To Suction Baby Nose. Next a parent or caregiver. Its purpose is to safely suction out mucus thats plugging up your newborn babys nose so she can breathe easier. Amy Seery MD a Via Christi pediatrician offers suggestions on how to suction an infants nose. When the baby is calm and lying on their back gently squeeze two or three drops of saline spray into each nostril.
How to Suction Your Babys Nose 1. Keep the bulb squeezed. Always suction your babys nose before feeding. Vomiting can occur if you suction your babys nose after feeding. If the mucus is crusted underneath soften it with the moist cotton ball before removing. Squeeze the mucus out of the bulb.
Its ok if some drips out of their nose.
While not the cutest of baby products to receive as a gift the NoseFrida has indeed become a must-have in our house. Keep the bulb squeezed. How to suction an infants nose with Amy Seery MD - YouTube. After youve booped your babys face a few times quickly use the nasal aspirator on one nostril. Suctioning with a bulb syringe Hold the tip of the bulb between your middle finger and forefinger. How to Suction Your Babys Nose 1.