How to Use a Bulb Syringe or NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator to Clear Your Baby's Congestion

Nasal aspirators, like a bulb syringe or NoseFrida, can be useful tools for helping your stuffy baby breathe. Krystle Guenther, a nurse manager at UC Davis Health, demonstrates the proper way to use both types of nasal aspirators on your baby and explains how to keep them clean for the next time they're needed. This video is for informational and educational purposes only. For specific questions or concerns, please call 911 or your medical provider.

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0:00 Introduction
0:22 Why you need to keep your baby's nose clean
0:36 How to use a bulb syringe aspirator
1:49 How to use a NoseFrida nasal aspirator
2:44 How to clean a bulb syringe
3:05 How to clean a NoseFrida nasal aspirator
3:42 When to use saline drops
4:38 Summary

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