Which nasal aspirator works best for babies?

Moms prefer silicone mouth-suction aspirators over balloon ones, which aren't strong enough for newborn mucus.

Community Answers from Moms(9)

Here's what moms in our community shared based on their own experience.

1. 1

   Silicone aspirators with mouth suction work better than balloon types for small babies.

2. 2

   Battery-powered aspirators on low setting also help with congestion.

3. 3

   A nasal aspirator is super helpful. I had to use it 2-3 times a day when my 4.5 month old had a bad cold.

4. 4

   I use the Luvlap nasal aspirator. The bulb ones are gentler but less effective; the ones where you suck through the other end are very effective. Start with less suction and slowly increase if your baby cooperates.

5. 5

   Use Nose Frida nasal spray first, then use the aspirator.

6. 6

   A balloon/bulb aspirator isn't enough for small babies - they need higher power. Either a mouth suction one or the battery one on low setting.

7. 7

   With a mouth-suction aspirator even soft/liquid mucus came out, unlike the balloon one which only works when the booger is solid and near the outer side.

8. 8

   Use saline nasal drops 5 minutes before using the aspirator.

9. 9

   It may be a challenge the first few times - you'll have to gently hold their hands down, and once they feel better they get used to it.