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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

A nasal wash is a common method of clearing mucus and allergens out of the nasal passages. This procedure is commonly referred to as "nasal irrigation," and it claims to alleviate sinus symptoms, such as facial congestion, pressure and clogged nasal passages. Although there are several methods of nasal irrigation available, the most common method involves administering a nasal wash with a Neti pot or bulb syringe. more »

If you’ve tried the traditional methods of making your ears pop (namely, plugging your nose, taking a deep breath and then blowing as if through your nose while it’s plugged), then you might have the same problem I did…ear wax buildup. Your ears always have a certain amount of wax in them that helps protect and keep them clean. But sometimes that build up can become problematic when it blocks the ear canal. Symptoms include ear pressure that won’t release, loss of sound (kind of like being in a wind tunnel) and even pain resulting from the unreleased pressure. After visiting my doctor, I was shown a great way to clear these blockages at home. First, fill a bowl with equal parts warm water, rubbing alchohol and hydrogen peroxide. Take a bulb syringe and squirt out the ear with the solution. Make sure you don’t put the bulb syringe into the ear canal…you need to have room for the fluid and wax to wash out of the ear while you’re flushing it. It may take several tries (even 15 or 20 tr more »

Saline sinus irrigation is an easy home remedy to prevent and treat sinus infections. Instead of using antibiotics, you can clear your sinus passages with simple equipment and a saltwater solution you can make at home. This is an ancient practice that came to the West from India and Southeast Asia. You will need a neti pot (available at local stores or online) or a nasal bulb syringe (available in pharmacies where baby supplies are found), some non-iodized salt and some baking soda. This is also an effective treatment for some allergies. more »