How to suck off snot in infants

Good nasal breathing is very necessary for a child of the first year of life. Physiologically, the small nose is designed so that even a small swelling of the adenoids or mucous membrane makes the baby difficult to breathe. Because of this, he constantly wakes up at night, as mucus flows into the throat and irritates the diaphragm. A child who cannot breathe through the nose experiences problems with feeding. After all, he cannot suckle his chest and breathe through his mouth at the same time. Therefore, during feeding, the baby is constantly interrupted, eagerly inhales air, gets angry that he cannot eat normally. All this leads to whims, cries and anxiety crumbs. And how parents worry when they see the condition of the child and cannot help him in anything. Well, they can’t blow their nose for a child? And in general, the baby will learn to get rid of mucus in the nose only by two years, or even later. Until this time, parents should learn to suck snot from the baby independently.

Several decades ago, when there were no modern nasal aspirators on sale, young mothers had no choice but to suck out snot directly with their mouths. At the same time, there was a high probability of infection from the baby. Yes, and pleasant in this way was not enough, agree. Modern products make us happy with efficient and safe appliances, with which we can free our children's noses quickly and efficiently. So, consider the main types of nasal aspirators for infants.

How to suck snot

A nasal aspirator or nozzle suction pump is an indispensable item in a home with a small child. With its presence, the disease is much faster and easier. We will deal with the main types of nozzle suction pumps.

1. Pear or syringe. Outwardly, such an aspirator is similar to a rubber bulb, which is used for an enema. The pear is small in volume, and at its end is a special silicone pad that provides a snug fit to the baby's nostril. The pear is first squeezed, then placed in the baby’s nostril and released. Due to the vacuum created, all the mucus gets into the pear, which interferes with the crumbs. The advantage of this item is its relatively low cost. The disadvantage is that often “traction” is not enough, and mom has to remove the nozzle and “suck” the snot through it independently.
2. Tube with a reservoir for mucus. The following nozzle suction operates on the same principle. A mechanical nasal aspirator is a tube with some capacity for collecting mucus. That is, a soft tip is inserted into the nose of the baby, the second nostril closes. From the tip there is a small tube, at the end of which a removable filter. Through the second end of the tube, the mother sucks the mucus, but it does not reach her mouth, as it settles in the tank. A fairly effective and safe way to cleanse the nose. In addition, there is the possibility of regulating the intensity of the absorption of mucus.
3. Electronic aspirator. It is a small battery-powered device. Mom simply inserts a tube into the baby’s nostril and waits - the device will do everything on its own. It is possible to control the retraction force. Some models have the function of pre-washing the nasal passages. A special tank for collecting mucus is built into the device - you can see how many snot came out. There are also models that, during operation, play certain tunes to distract the child.
4. Vacuum Aspirator This is a relatively new type of appliance that works from a conventional home vacuum cleaner. The principle is the same - with the help of a vacuum, mucus is stretched. Do not worry about the fact that the power of the vacuum cleaner is great.A vacuum aspirator regulates power and prevents mucosal injury. This is one of the most effective and safe devices. In addition, its cost is low (unlike an electronic aspirator).

These are the main types of aspirators that are popular and in demand among parents today. However, to help the child and not harm him, use a nozzle suction should be correct.

How to suck snot in a baby

As soon as you notice that the baby is accumulating mucus, do not hesitate, and proceed to the procedure as soon as possible.

1. First you need to soften the crusts in the nose of the child, so that they are easier to remove. To do this, prepare a weak saline solution - half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water. Using a pipette, drop 1-2 drops into each nostril of the child. The baby should be in a half-sitting position. Saline solution not only helps get rid of snot, but also moisturizes the mucous membrane. After all, crusts in the nose can appear not only from viral diseases, but also due to dry air in the room.
2. After 10 minutes, when the water softens the mucus, start using an aspirator. Be sure to read the operating instructions before using the device. Hold one nostril with your finger and insert the soft nozzle into the other. At the same time, be careful and hold the nozzle correctly so that the middle of the tube does not rest against the wall of the mucosa - this can lead to microtrauma. After cleansing one nostril, proceed to the second.
3. Watch the reaction of the child. Surely, he will not like that something is sticking out of his nose, he will act up and show his displeasure. But if the baby cries heartbrokenly, most likely you are hurting him. In this case, stop your actions and resume them after a while.
4. If thick crusts form in the nose, they should be removed with a cotton swab.
5. After cleansing the nasal passages, instill in the baby the medicines prescribed by the doctor. It is justified if a runny nose is catarrh. All medicines work much better if they are instilled in a cleaned nose. Do not drip breast milk into your nose. It has long been proven that milk is an excellent environment for the development of bacteria, so this "medicine" will only worsen the situation.
6. Clean your baby’s nose as needed. This is usually done every 3-4 hours.
7. After use, any aspirator should be thoroughly rinsed and disinfected. If the device with removable disposable nozzles, do not reuse them.

If the child has a runny nose of an allergic nature, then it is not worth sucking off the mucus, most likely it is not there, and congestion occurs due to edema of the adenoids. In this case, an antihistamine medicine will help. It quickly neutralizes the allergen and relieves swelling.

A runny nose in a child is considered a serious problem, because the baby cannot eat and sleep normally due to nasal congestion. In addition, the physiological features of the structure of the children's upper respiratory organs are such that running a runny nose easily leads to sore throat and even otitis media. In addition to aspirating the mucus, take measures to get rid of the common cold as soon as possible - moisten the air, ventilate the room more often, observe an abundant drinking regimen. And then the runny nose will go away as imperceptibly as it appeared.

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