Runny nose during colds brings a lot of difficulties and inconveniences: there are difficulties in breathing and eating, itching interferes, and inflammation of the mucous membrane appears. This condition causes headaches and increases irritability. If an adult blows his nose well enough to make him feel better, then children under three to five will not be able to perform this procedure. How to help your baby cleanse his nose? Use baby nose aspirators. What are these devices, how to use them and how to choose the right device - you will learn about all this from this article.
Aspirator - what is it?
A nasal aspirator is a device with which you can safely “suck” mucus from the nostrils of a child suffering from a runny nose. Immediately after the correct procedure, the baby's nasal breathing normalizes, discomfort during eating disappears, and sleep is established. In addition, cleansing the nasal passages is the prevention of the development of complications of the common cold, such as tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis.
If the doctor prescribed any nasal preparations to treat the child, then after clearing the mucus passages with an aspirator, the medicine will act much more effectively. Manufacturers have developed various children's nose aspirators. What is the peculiarity of each of them, what are their advantages and disadvantages, we will consider below.
Syringe Aspirator
A nasal aspirator in the form of a syringe is also called a “rubber bulb”. This is the simplest and most affordable nose cleansing device. The price of such a device is about 50-60 rubles. They come with a solid rubber or silicone nose, with removable plastic nozzles. It is better to choose an aspirator-syringe with a wide silicone nose - this form will prevent deep traumatic penetration into the nasal passage. The device can be used not only during illness, but also for daily hygiene.
In use, this type of aspirator is simple. Click on the rubber "pear" to let out air. Then place its tip in the baby’s nostril and loosen gradually, thus sucking off the mucus. Repeat with the second nostril.
The following brands produce this type of aspirators: Nubi, Malyatko, Chikko. Often in the kit comes an extra nozzle for cleaning the ears and a special solution for washing the nose. Despite the above advantages, which such an aspirator for the nose possesses, reviews of mothers indicate its low efficiency in the treatment of the common cold.
Mechanical suction pump
A tube aspirator in the form of a tube is called mechanical. Its principle of operation is that one end of the tube is inserted into the baby’s nose, and on the other hand, the adult sucks the mucus by mechanical force. The advantage of this type of aspirator is the ability to control the suction force, preventing injury to the small nozzle. A special filter will protect the spread of infection between an adult and a child. Significantly more expensive in comparison with the "rubber bulb" is this children's aspirator for the nose, its price ranges from 250 to 500 rubles.
Mechanical aspirators are NoseFrida, Otrivin, Atopita, Physiomer. This type of baby nasal device is popular with consumers. Moms explain their choice with the convenience, efficiency and relatively low cost of the device.
Electronic aspirators
The use of electronic devices for suctioning mucus from the nose is simple. It is necessary to place the tip in the nasal passage of the child and press the start button of the device. Some models are equipped with an additional feature such as aerosol spray. In addition, nozzles are often included in the package for both children and adults, which is an undoubted advantage in terms of practicality and efficiency of the device. In most cases, electronic devices operate on batteries, sometimes on the mains or batteries. But they have a significant drawback: for such an aspirator for the nose, the price can go up to 5000 rubles. It should also be noted that the effectiveness of the device depends on its power. Therefore, pay particular attention to this indicator when choosing an electronic type baby nose cleaner.
Electronic aspirator brand "Coclin"
Coclin is a nasal aspirator that is equipped with various additional functions. The device was manufactured in South Korea, so reliability and quality are guaranteed. Several aspirator models have been developed:
- Coclin Original is the only device in the range of this brand that is used not only to cleanse the nasal passages, but also to moisturize the eyes. This device cleans the passages of mucus, and also pre-irrigates them with a special antiseptic solution. The kit includes a spray nozzle (for irrigation), adult and children's nozzles for an aspirator. The device runs on battery power. A charger is also included. The battery is charged for 8-12 hours.
- Coclin New differs from the previous model with improved silicone nozzles and a 20% increased power of the device. Recommended for use by children older than a month.
- Deluxe Coclin is the nasal aspirator of the latest model from this manufacturer. Advanced nozzles can be used to treat runny nose in infants. In addition, the power of the device was significantly increased and the time for a full charge of the battery was significantly reduced (up to 6 hours).
Customer reviews indicate that the first two models did not very effectively cope with the task due to insufficient power of the device. Differs in high efficiency, profitability and usability the latest model of a row. It quickly became popular in the market and won the trust of consumers such an electronic baby aspirator for the nose. The price of Deluxe Koklin is 5000-6000 rubles.
Aspirator "Clean nose"
The clean nose nasal device is an electronic-type aspirator. It is compact, safe to treat a child. Powered by two batteries. It is convenient to use on the road. A feature of this model of the nasal device is the built-in melodies (there are 12 in total) - they distract the baby from the unpleasant nose cleaning procedure.
Vacuum aspirator
Aspirators, the principle of action of which is the vacuum suction of mucus from the nose, are considered the most effective. In a short time, the device will help to clean the baby's nasal passages. For its use, a household vacuum cleaner is needed - it is he who creates the effect of a vacuum. For use, you need to connect a nose aspirator to a vacuum cleaner installed at a power of 800-1800 watts. Parents often refuse to purchase this type of device, motivating their choice with too much power of the device, non-compact dimensions, noise during operation. But only a vacuum aspirator for the nose can cope with severe nasal congestion. The price of such a device ranges from 600 rubles to several thousand.
Aspirator "Clean nose"
Given the negative feedback from parents about the vacuum form of the nasal device, manufacturers have developed a completely innovative invention - the children's aspirator "Clean nose". Its peculiarity lies in the fact that it can be modified from a conventional mechanical device into a vacuum aspirator. Another advantage is the availability of a special nozzle with a clamp for newborns in the kit. Use this device can children and adults. Attracting consumers is also value for money. Such a device costs about 500 rubles.
Features of the use of aspirators
For the safe and effective use of a pediatric nasal aspirator, you should follow a few recommendations:
- Clean the nose with the device only after washing the moves with special solutions. So the mucus becomes more fluid, it is easier to eliminate with an aspirator.
- The child should be in a sitting or reclining position during the procedure.
- After each use of the device, all parts in contact with the nose or mouth should be thoroughly washed with soapy water.
- Keep the device out of the reach of children, as the aspirator has small parts.
- The use of the device is contraindicated in case of frequent nosebleeds, neoplasms in the oropharynx or complete obstruction of the nasal passages.
The right nasal aspirator will become an indispensable tool for the whole family for a long time. Moms talk about the quick recovery of babies when using the device. In addition, it is noted that children who undergo regular preventive procedures using a nasal aspirator are much less likely to get sick.