Manual Nasal Aspirator

Description

A manual nasal aspirator is a device used to clear a baby’s or infant’s nasal passages of mucus, helping them breathe more easily. Unlike electric aspirators, manual aspirators rely on suction created by a caregiver to remove mucus safely.

How to Use a Manual Nasal Aspirator

1. Prepare the Baby
   • Keep the baby in an upright or slightly reclined position.
   • Use saline drops (2-3 drops per nostril) to loosen thick mucus if needed.
   • Wait 30 seconds before aspirating.
2. Using a Bulb Syringe
   • Squeeze the bulb to expel air.
   • Insert the tip gently into the baby’s nostril.
   • Release the bulb to create suction and draw out mucus.
   • Remove, squeeze out the mucus onto a tissue, and repeat for the other nostril.
3. Using a Mouth Suction Aspirator
   • Place the tip in the baby’s nostril.
   • Gently suck on the mouthpiece