If you want to remove phlegm, saliva, or mucus from a baby's nose, you can use an aspirator.To ease your child's congestion, use premade saline drops, which come in a squeeze bottle that only releases a few drops at a time.Give the drops and use the aspirator to remove the mucus.Research shows that the combination of the two can relieve congestion caused by colds and allergies.
Step 1: Clear your baby's mouth if they vomit or have congestion.
If your baby has a cold or flu, they might not be able to get saliva, mucus or vomit out of their mouth.If your baby has a persistent cough and makes gurgling sounds, it's a good idea to use the infant aspirator to clear their mouth.You're not pulling mucus from the back of their throat.You can use the aspirator to remove saliva, mucus, and vomit from their mouth.Your baby might need their nose and mouth to be clean.If this is the case, make sure to open their mouth first.
Step 2: Put the baby on their side.
If the baby is vomiting or congested, lay them on their side to keep them from accidentally inhaling vomit or mucus.The higher the baby's chest is, the easier it will be to excrete mucus or vomit.
Step 3: Attach the aspirator to your child's mouth.
To get the air out of the aspirator, squeeze the bulb between your thumb, index, and middle fingers.The bulb should be squeezed so it doesn't refill.While you squeeze out the air, aim the aspirator away from the baby's face.
Step 4: Attach the aspirator to the baby's mouth.
Put the tip of the aspirator inside the baby's mouth.Pull the mucus, saliva, or vomit into the aspirator with your thumb.The aspirator needs to be removed from their mouth.Only the material from the baby's cheek can be seen.Don't try to get anything out of their throat.
Step 5: The saliva, vomit, and mucus can be squeezed into a cloth or tissue.
To clear the saliva, vomit, or mucus from the bulb of the aspirator, squeeze it over a cloth a few times.When you empty the aspirator, aim the bulb away from the baby.
Step 6: The baby's mouth is open.
Put the aspirator near the other side of the baby's mouth and squeeze the bulb to force out the air.To suck up more saliva, vomit, or mucus, release the suction.After clearing the aspirator, use it on the baby's nose.
Step 7: If your baby's nose is blocked or congested, you should clear it.
If your baby is having trouble nursing, you can hear a rattling near their nose or mouth, or see mucus coming up their nostrils, and use an infant aspirator.Studies show that using an infant aspirator with a saline solution is an effective way to manage upper respiratory infections.
Step 8: Purchase a bottle of solution.
It will be easier to administer the drops with the bottle that comes in.It will be less likely to harm your baby if it releases a small amount at once.If you want to make your own, you can put it in a dropper.To make your own salt, mix 1 cup of warm water with a small amount of salt in a jar.The salt will be dissolved when the mixture is stirred.Every time you want to clear your baby's nose, mix up a new batches of your own saline.
Step 9: Get rid of the warm water and cloth.
Place a cloth near a bowl of warm water.The items can be used to clear out the aspirator.
Step 10: Hold the baby on their back.
It is important to keep your baby calm while you give them drops.If you're clearing a small baby's nose, try swimming them so their arms don't wave around.Older babies can't knock the aspirator out of your hand if you gently hold their arms down.Ask someone to help you keep the baby still while you clear their nose if it's really uncomfortable.
Step 11: 2 to 3 drops of solution should be put into your baby's nostrils.
Put 2 to 3 drops of saline solution into each nostril by squeezing the bottle or nose dropper.The baby's nose will be thin with the help of the saline solution.The baby may sneeze when the saline enters their nose.
Step 12: Put the tip of the aspirator into the nostril.
To get the air out of the aspirator, squeeze the bulb with your thumb, index, and middle fingers.Put the tip of the aspirator into your baby's nostril.If you push the end of the aspirator into your child's nostril, it can damage their nose.
Step 13: Release your thumb.
The vacuum will suck mucus out of the nostril and into the bulb.When you remove your thumb, take the bulb out and clean it.You will need to remove the mucus from the nostril.Sometimes the bulb doesn't reinflate because it is pushed against the inside of the baby's nostril.Pull the aspirator's tip back to see if the bulb comes back.The aspirator is likely to be blocked if not.
Step 14: You can clear the aspirator by squeezing it.
Remove the aspirator and squeeze it over the cloth next to the baby.The mucus should hit the cloth.If the aspirator has mucus on it, wipe it away with a clean cloth or tissue.
Step 15: Put your baby's nose in the other nostril.
If your baby has mucus on their nose, wipe it away with a cloth or tissue.Attach the tip of the aspirator to the other nostril by squeezing the bulb.To get the other nostril, release the pressure.It is a good idea to wipe away the mucus in your baby's nose to prevent skin irritation and keep their nostrils clear.
Step 16: No more than 4 times a day.
The inside of your baby's nose can be damaged by repeated suctioning.It is a good idea to keep your baby's nose clean.If your baby is still congested and you are worried about overusing the aspirator, try placing a cool mist humidifier near their crib or sitting in the bathroom for 15 minutes with a hot shower running.
Step 17: The mucus, vomit, and saliva should be squeezed out of the aspirator.
After using the aspirator, squeeze the bulb onto a cloth or tissue.The saliva, mucus, and vomit should squirt out.
Step 18: Put soapy water in the bulb of the aspirator.
Put warm, soapy water in a small bowl and squeeze the aspirator bulb.Attach the tip to the water and release the bulb.Warm soapy water will fill the aspirator.Take out all of the soapy water.After filling the bulb with water, shake it to loosen anything that's stuck to the inside.
Step 19: If you want to get rid of the aspirator, fill it with clean water.
If you want to squeeze the bulb of the aspirator, fill another bowl with clean water.The bulb should fill with water if the tip is inserted into the clean water.Try to get out of the water.It's best to use hot water for dissolving soap.
Step 20: Allow the aspirator air to dry completely.
Put the aspirator down to air dry and make sure there's no water left in it.As the aspirator dries, point the tip down.