What is a nasal aspirator?

What is a nasal aspirator?

Nosefrida nasal aspirator is just the device you need when your baby struggles with a congested nose. Babies (Children under 3) cannot blow their noses and need help clearing the nasal airway. Otherwise, the nasty mucus might get in your baby’s throat, which they will have to cough up. 

Also known as the snot sucker, a nasal aspirator will help keep your baby comfortable during those nasty flu days. 

But, nasal aspirators come in different types, including electric-powered aspirators. In this article, we will look at the Nosefrida nasal aspirator and why you need one. 

Pay attention if you are a new parent. We will discuss how to use a nasal aspirator, how to change the hygiene filters, and how to keep your baby’s nose decongested.

Product: NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator 

Current price: KSh. 3,500

Where to buy: Mother & Baby Shop

Sold together with NoseFrida Hygiene Filters

Is it safe to use Nosefrida Nasal Aspirator on a newborn?

Yes, the Nosefrida Nasal aspirator is safe and efficient to use on newborns. It is the best way to suction snot out of your baby’s nose. 

However, you should not use a nasal aspirator on a baby’s mouth or throat. If the phlegm gets to your baby’s throat, they will cough it out. This should not alarm you as coughing is your baby’s reflex to clear mucus from the throat. 

The Nosefrida Nasal Aspirator is popular and for good reasons. It is comfortable for your child, as well as easy to clean. The hygiene filters ensure that you come to no contact with the mucus during suctioning. 

Fun fact: Several studies in the 20th century claimed that newborns are obligate nasal breathers - meaning they cannot breathe through their mouths. However, recent studies suggest that babies can breathe through their mouths but prefer using their noses. The appropriate word for it is “preferred nasal breathers”. 

Well, you’ve heard it! It is therefore critical to keep your little one’s nasal airway clear of mucus. 

What is the disadvantage of a nasal aspirator?

Using a Nosefrida nasal aspirator is completely safe to use. It makes your life easier, and a lot less gross through the hygiene filters.

However, babies are delicate little beings. You should hold your baby in the correct position, preferably on their back or with someone holding them still. 

Additionally, be gentle when placing the nasal aspirator on your little one’s nose base. You do not need to worry about that because Nosefrida aspirator is easy to use.

Nosefrida Nasal Aspirator and Hygiene Filters Review

NoseFrida nasal aspirator is a device that every newborn parent needs. It comes with two tips; a mouthpiece and the nozzle tip designed to make it effortless to clear your baby’s nose. 

The two-part device comes with hygiene filters in the tub to keep mucus from getting in your mouth. This prevents the growth and transmission of bacteria from the baby to the caretaker during suction.

Besides, the Nosefrida aspirator is easy to clean and you can always purchase sterile Nosefrida hygiene filters to ensure maximum efficiency.

Now, let’s look at how to use the NoseFrida nasal aspirator correctly.

How to use Nosefrida nasal aspirator and hygiene filters

The Nosefrida nasal aspirator is quite easy to use. Once you get your Nosefrida nasal aspirator package, you’ll need to set it up.

I can imagine how worried you are but I promise it is harmless and will leave your baby feeling much better. 

You may clean the device even though it comes in a sealed clean package. The steps below will help you set up and use your new nasal aspirator:

1. Use a clean hygiene filter and place it at the end of the snot sucker tip. The single-use filter is designed to make this process less gross as mucus will not get in your mouth.
2. Connect the pieces until you hear a slight click and you are all set. It is now time to get down to business.
3. Put a few drops of nasal saline in your baby’s little nostrils to loosen thick or dry mucus. Give it 2-3 minutes before using the Nosefrida nasal aspirator on your baby.
4. Place the nose tip on the base of your baby’s nose to seal the nostrils for better suctioning. And here comes the gross part of it all.
5. Put the red tip of the snot sucker in your mouth and begin sucking the mucus out of your baby. The sound of the snot coming out of your baby’s nose may be disgusting but in this case, it is the sound of victory. 
6. Repeat on the second nostril.

This process can be intimidating but it is just another parental challenge to overcome. And you do not need to worry about hurting your baby. The aspirator is designed to create a seal on the baby’s nostril for safety.

The best time to use the Nosefrida nasal aspirator is after feeding and before sleeping. This allows your baby to fall asleep without too much fuss.

While it is tempting to want to relieve your baby’s nostrils while they sleep, I suggest that you do not. It is completely safe but a fussy, sleepy baby (who won’t sleep) is no fun. The only risk of using the Nosefrida while your baby sleeps is that it will wake them up.

How to clean Nosefrida Nasal Aspirator

Another thing to love about the Nosefrida nasal aspirator is how easy it is to clean. After using the snot sucker, it is best to leave it clean for the next time. Besides, I’ve found it easy to clean my Nosefrida immediately to rid it of the nasty snot. 

There is nothing much to cleaning it except removing the snot sucker. Use warm water and soap to clean the blue tube, the filter cup, and the mouthpiece. 

It also helps to use rubbing alcohol to wipe the components clean.

The Nosefrida Hygiene filters are for single use only so you will not be cleaning them. 

Nosefrida filter alternatives

While Nosefrida is a popular and most preferred nasal aspirator, we also have alternatives here: 

Bennetts Saline Nose Spray and nasal Aspirator

Baby Bulb Nasal Aspirator

If you are having sleepless nights because your baby cannot breathe, getting a nasal aspirator will make your life easier. It will keep your little one’s nasal airway clear without the discomfort that would come with picking the boogies yourself. 

Of course, your baby might fuss during suctioning but if you are doing it correctly, Nosefrida is designed for comfort and efficiency. Your baby is not in pain, just a little uncomfortable, and for the greater good - a decongested nose and a good night's sleep.