This post will be more gross than my previous ones, so I’ll try to make it short. Your baby is going to have a lot of snot at various times and they won’t be able to do anything about it. They can’t just grab a tissue and blow their nose, so they will remain congested and uncomfortable. You may have to get that snot out for them. One option is a bulb syringe, which is not always effective. Another good option is a snot sucker, where you actually suck out the snot yourself by using your mouth.

Before you get too grossed out and stop reading, I don’t mean you are literally sucking the snot into your mouth. The snot sucker has a filter on it. Basically, you put one end at the tip of the nostrils, and then from the other end, which is the mouthpiece, you suck and bring out the snot from the nasal cavity. Your baby will get some good relief from their congestion by doing this. Once again, there is a filter which will allow air to pass through, but none of the other matter. So, you will be fine. Still, it may feel a little gross, especially at first.

There are several brands out there on the market. We personally used the FridaBaby Snotsucker. After each use, we simply rinse it out with water and let it dry. Well, I hope you read this all the way to the end. I promise to write more palatable content in the future. Goodnight fellas!