So.Much.Snot.

Flynne has had a cold (sore throat & runny nose) since last Friday. As many of you mommy's with little kids know, when they are stuffy, both of us are miserable. When Flynne was sent home from the hospital at 2 days old, they also sent home a snot sucker. The old fashioned blue bulb is beyond horrible. I personally feel like I have to stretch the nostrils to infinity & beyond to try and get anything out. You squeeze as much air as possible out before sticking it in the nose while hoping to extract all that snot. Maybe some of you are more "skilled" at it than me, good for you! Or, you could be like my cousin, who when trying to clean out her nieces nose, actually blew all of the air in her nose instead of sucking it out. Poor Lydia! My frustrations led me to search Amazon for the "best nasal aspirator". I came across "Nosefrida The Snotsucker". Now, before you freak out let me tell you how awesome this thing is. It is doctor-developed and doctor-recommended and ingeniously simple Swedish design features a tube that is placed against the nostril (not inside). Parents use their own suction to draw mucus out of their child's nose. Disposable filters prevent any bacterial transfer. Nosefrida is easy to clean, dishwasher safe, and BPA and Phthalate free. It is superior to the bulb aspirator, presents no risk or harm to internal nasal structures and is dramatically more efficacious.Sounds absolutely disgusting, right? Well, maybe it is a little odd, but it is always a fun challenge to see just how much can be sucked into the tube. It really works & you can see the results! I recommend squirting some nasal spray first. My husband has yet to try it & I doubt he ever will. As one review on amazon said, "it's one of the most disgusting things I've ever loved".