How to blow baby's nose?
It's a question many new parents ask themselves. It's also the number one reason for visits to the doctor after baby's first cold.
Cleaning baby's nose is all about a simple routine. Every day, you and your child take a few minutes to clean his or her little nose. It doesn't take long to make a habit of it, and soon you won't even remember why you were hesitating. How to blow your nose gently? Is it necessary to use a blowgun? Why do we use physiological saline?
We explain it all.
Why use saline to blow baby's nose?
First, to make things easier. Physiological saline is an isotonic solution (it has the same concentration as our tears). It is a healthy solution, perfectly harmless. It can be used in children without fear of damaging their little noses.
In addition to gently washing each baby's nostril, physiological saline helps to release mucus plugs that prevent air from getting in. All nasal secretions and mucus will be removed.
With or without a fly swab, the use of physiological soap is necessary to wash the nose of your little one. It is an essential part of the hygiene routine. Most doctors agree on this point.
The baby flyer
It is an accessory, electric or manual, with a flexible tip that fits into the nose of your child.
For the manual model, pear, by squeezing it gently, it will suck all the mucus present in his nose and unblock his airways.
As for the electric model, also equipped with a nasal tip (washable or disposable), you only have to press once for it to suck all the mucus present in your nose.
How to blow baby's nose gently?
It's all about method and habit. By following these step-by-step tips, you'll take the time to give your little one a good, risk-free nose cleaning.
- Install bé on the back facing you.
- Prépare;a cotton ball or compress.
- Cap a dosage of saline, and carefully pour a few drops into one of your child's nostrils.
- Wipe up any dripping mucus.
- Run the operation for the other nostril.
Instead of using a simple gauze or cotton ball, roll this piece instead. Use it as a small chew to more easily clean his nostril cavities.
With a fly swab, the operation is not really any different, except that you are not wiping the nose, but sucking out the sediment that has been introduced.
At what age should I start blowing my baby's nose?
As an infant, you should make sure your child's nose is clean.
He does not yet have the lung strength to expectorate and blow, not until 6 months of age, so you need to help him. He can't breathe through his mouth until 6 months of age. However, it is necessary to take care to blow his nose gently, especially when your little one has just been born. His nasal mucous membranes are fragile, so it is better to use only dry and cotton, until he can handle the flyer.
So do not wait: from the arrival of the infant, prepare to clean his nose every day.
It's your turn!
Did your little one just get born or is on the way? You dread having to blow his nose?
Don't panic! You will see that it is above all a washing which does not have anything very complicated. Be gentle and your child will do it. The key is to do things naturally, without pressure.
You'll see, the first few days, with a cotton ball and a dropper of soap, you'll do just fine. You are free to choose other options as your baby grows.