After posting the “Fridababy NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator” (refer to Step 2 below) on my Instagram story, I received a flood of direct messages (DMs) from mamas all across the nation (THANK YOU)! The overarching theme: babies hate it but mamas love how it really DOES work. A+ for this Swedish invention. One mama gave fabulous advice to make a little game out of it, where you first pretend to use it on a toy, then on yourself, and then on your kid! Can’t wait to try that when my baby girl gets a bit older 🙂 The vast majority recommended to use a saline solution 1st (refer to Step 1 below).
There are SO many different products out there. I thought I’d break it down for you in a series of FIVE steps with key information below. Feel free to *CLICK on the picture* to be directed to the product link to purchase the item! To note, I do not receive commission from these links. Just a mama trying to help out other mamas 🙂 Enjoy!
Janetta(RxMa) Bekman, PharmD
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Step 1: Little Remedies Saline Spray/Drops
- Price: $3.79
- Age: Newborn + older
- Purpose: Relieves runny, stuffy, dry, or crusty noses; Flushes and removes mucus; Loosens thick mucus before using Nosefrida (refer to Step 2)
- Directions for infants: 2-6 drops in each nostril as often as needed or as directed by your doctor (hold bottle upside down + squeeze lightly)
- Directions for children: 2-6 sprays or drops into each nostril as often as needed or as directed by your doctor (hold bottle upright + squeeze firmly)
- Cleaning: Wipe nozzle clean after each use
- Ingredients: Water, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Disodium Edta
- Fun Fact: Drug-free, Dye-free
Step 2: Fridababy NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator
- Price: $15.99
- Age: 0-9 Years
- Purpose: Uses parents’ own suction to safely and effectively clear stuffy noses
- Directions for infants: NoseFrida creates a seal with the outside of the baby’s nostril (NOT INSIDE) for seamless gentle snotsucking; Use red mouthpiece to suck snot out
- Cleaning: Change blue filter after each use; Wash large tube with soap + water; Clean thin tube with a few drops of rubbing alcohol
- Fun Fact #1: The nasal tip, red mouthpiece, and filter cap are top-rack dishwasher safe!
- Fun Fact #2: Disposable filters are clinically proven to prevent the transfer of mucus or bacterial germs to the snotsucker when clearing stuffy noses
- Fun Fact #3: Invented in Sweden by a doctor!
- Watch the short video below for more information 🙂
Step 3: Vicks BabyRub Chest Rub Soothing Ointment
- Price: $5.49
- Age: Babies 3 months + older
- Purpose: Perfect to calm, soothe, and relax your baby
- Directions: Gently massage on the chest, neck, and back to help soothe and comfort
- Ingredients: Petrolatum, Fragrance, Aloe Extract, Eucalyptus Oil, Lavender Oil, and Rosemary Oil
- Fun fact: Gentle, non-medicated formula
Step 4: Vicks VapoPads Refill
- Price: $7.99
- Age: Not recommended for infants under 10 pounds. For children between 10-22 pounds, do not use more than 2 pads in a 24 hour period
- Purpose: Release soothing vapors
- Directions: Works in most Vicks humidifiers, vaporizes, steam inhalers and plug-ins
- Ingredients: Up to 8 hours of soothing menthol vapors per pad
- Fun fact: Contains 12 Vicks VapoPads per box
Step 5: Vicks Filtered Cool Moisture Humidifier
- Price: $34.99
- Age: Not recommended for infants under 10 pounds. For children between 10-22 pounds, do not use more than 2 pads in a 24 hour period
- Purpose: Filters minerals from the water for cleaner moisture
- Directions: The self-regulating evaporative system adjusts the output for maximum comfort, naturally restoring moisture to dry air
- Features: 2 Power Levels, Antibacterial Filter, Water Level Window, Removable Tank, Portable
- Fun fact: Runs up to 24 hours per filling; Accepts 2 Vicks VapoPads
My baby girl is turning 4 months old on Christmas Day! Since the temperature is quickly dropping and the snow is already falling in Pittsburgh, PA, I have already purchased + used all of the above items. If you have any questions, please send me an email at JanettaRxMa@gmail.com or DM me through Instagram (@JanettaRxMa). Love you all 🙂
JanettaRxMa 