A baby needs a bulb syringe when the nose is too congested to allow nursing or taking the bottle, or if milk or mucus in the baby's mouth causes gagging or choking. Follow these easy steps to ensure you use the bulb syringe properly. more »

Blue bulb syringes are commonly used to remove mucus from a baby's nostrils. Because a baby does not yet know how to remove such obstructions on her own, a blue bulb syringe allows the parent to do it for her. The baby might fuss a bit at first, but using a bulb syringe on an infant is safe and painless, and your baby will feel more comfortable afterward. Be sure to clean the syringe well after each use. more »

When your baby has a stuffy nose from cold or allergies, you can use a rubber bulb syringe to remove some mucus and make it easier to breathe. more »

Bulb syringes are used for many things, including removing mucus from a baby's (or even a pet's) nose. If you rinse the bulb after each use, this gets rid of the mucus trapped inside the bulb, along with some germs. Washing it in soapy water is even better. However, even washing it in hot soapy water in your kitchen sink won't guarantee all the germs are gone. To keep the bulb syringe sanitary, and prevent spreading germs, you must sterilize it. The method for sterilizing these syringes isn't difficult and is well worth the extra effort. more »

Suctioning out a baby's nose makes it easier for the baby to breathe and drink a bottle. Here is the proper way to suction out a baby's nose. more »

Because infant cold medications are no longer recommended, the infant bulb syringe is now the best way to remove mucus from a baby’s nose. Until a child can blow his own nose, a parent or caregiver can use it to gently suction mucus from the nose and help the baby to breathe easier. more »

Since it is not advisable to use cotton swabs to clean a baby's ears, you can make use of a bulb syringe to irrigate the ears instead. This is a small rubber "bulb" that is often used to suction babies' noses. When used for the ears, many parents call it an ear syringe; it is easy to use, although the baby may find the procedure to be a bit uncomfortable at first. more »

Infants are unable to blow their noses to clear their nasal passages. When a baby has a cold and a stuffed up nose, she needs some assistance to get rid of the mucus. Suctioning a baby's nose will help her breathe and eat better. A bulb syringe, purchased at a drug store, may be used at home to suction a baby's nose. more »

Treat congestion in newborn babies by running a hot, steamy shower or using a mentholated vapor bubble bath to clear up the congestion. Use saline drops in the nose and a bulb syringe to suction out mucous from a newborn's nostrils with tips from the parents of a 2 year old in this free video on child care. more »