The very concept of sucking snot from your baby’s nose may stimulate an initial emotional response of ‘yuck’ that’s disgusting. But a breakthrough invention, new to the UK mother and baby market called NoseFrida requires you to do just that! NoseFrida is a nasal aspirator which has been clinically proven to safely and hygienically relieve nasal congestion in babies from birth to three years.

Babies are susceptible to between 6 and 10 colds during the first year of their life* and because babies are essentially ‘nose breathers’ they can become extremely upset if nasal congestion is severe enough to affect their ability to breathe through their nose. Nasal congestion can affect a baby’s ability to feed and sleep properly which may add further to their distress. This is why, as a parent being able to safely clear your baby’s airway is essential.

Designed by a Paediatric ear, nose and throat doctor in Sweden, the NoseFrida nasal aspirator has been designed with the complete comfort of baby in mind. Unlike other nasal clearing products NoseFrida works when a parent gently sucks on one end of the tube and the other end is placed at the base of the baby’s nostril. This gentle suction does not irritate the sensitive mucus membrane in a baby’s nose and at the same time is completely safe and hygienic for the parent, because the mucus or bacteria does not travel through the tube, it becomes trapped in the hygienic moisture absorbing filter.

After every use it is recommended that the NoseFrida is cleaned in hot soapy water and left to dry. The hygienic filter should be replaced with every use.

NoseFrida can be purchased from www.mama-tens.info for £11.99.

* babycareadvice.com