How to Use a Blue Bulb Syringe for Congestion
A blue bulb syringe is a common and useful tool when your baby is congested. In addition to using saline drops to break up the mucus that is causing your child's congestion, the syringe will suction out the mucus making it easier for your baby to breathe, eat and sleep. Your baby may fuss a bit at first, but once you've cleared out some of your baby's congestion, your baby will feel much more comfortable. It's important to know the proper way to use the syringe to prevent any irritation or damage to the nostril lining.
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Instructions
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Lay your baby in your lap with her head positioned between your knees and her feet against your belly. Allow your baby's head to tilt back slightly.
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Drop one or two saline drops into your baby's nostril and hold her head still for 10 seconds to allow the saline solution to set in and break up the mucus.
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Squeeze the blue bulb syringe until it is completed caved in. Keeping the syringe squeezed, gently place the tip into the baby's nostril and slowly release to collect the broken-up mucus.
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Remove the syringe. Quickly and forcefully squeeze the bulb to expel the mucus into a tissue or wipe.
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Wipe the tip of the syringe and repeat the process for the other nostril. Repeat the entire process if your baby is still congested after about 10 minutes.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not syringe more than three times a day to prevent further irritation of the nostril lining.
