I’m sure you have all seen the image going around facebook showing the inside of a bulb syringe. If you haven’t, basically it shows a ton of mold inside the bulb. Because really, how do you effectively clean inside of one of those things? The answer is… you don’t. Apparently they are meant to be a disposable item. I’m not sure where I read this, but it makes sense, don’t you think? You suck boogers into that thing!! (For the record, I sliced open my bulb syringe, and there was no mold. Just a tiny crusted booger still stuck in there. Still gross though)
Luckily, there are several products on the market that are much more hygienic and also more efficient than the classic old bulb syringe. One of these is the BabyComfyNose, which is a human powered nasal aspirator.
Your reaction is likely the same as mine… human powered?? You mean you suck the snot yourself?? Yes. I do mean that you suck the snot yourself. I, too, was grossed out at first. But as a mother of a child with chronic snot, I was intrigued and just had to try it.
The set up consists of a chamber with a nose tip on one end, and tubing with the nose piece attached to the top. Inside the chamber, you stuff a tissue for a filter. I used two tissues because I was really quite concerned that one wouldn’t be enough. For peace of mind, go ahead and do it (what’s one wasted tissue?), but I don’t think it’s really necessary. I found that the snot mostly stayed inside the nose tip and didn’t even make it to the filter. This was fine, because the nose tip is easily removed and has a wide base so it’s very easy to clean. In fact, the entire unit is very easy to clean. I especially love that it’s also all transparent, so you can SEE that it is clean. And if it’s not, you can purchase a set of two extra mouth pieces, two nose tips, and tubing for $5.
It takes a bit of practice to hold something in your mouth while also holding the chamber and your wiggly, potentially screaming child, but I found that it took only one or two good sucks in each nostril to clear out all of Garrett’s sticky, slimy snot. With a bulb syringe, it could take twenty. No joke. This kid has a lot of snot.
So the verdict is Yes, this thing sucks a lot of snot. And NO I didn’t get any in my mouth.
I’m very pleased that BabyComfyNose not only gave me one of these products to review, but they’ve also offered one for you, my lovely readers. Just enter in the Rafflecopter below.
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I learned that bulbs have such a small volume, they don’t get a significant suction.
It uses household tissues as a filter. What a great idea and it’s free!
I learned that bulb syringes are impossible to clean out, but you can clean the BabyComfyNose in the dishwasher!
It fits more gently into your baby’s nose!
Tissue pores are approximately 20 times smaller than foam rubber and therefore are more effective as filter membranes.
I learned that “BabyComfyNose is simply the most effective, best-designed nasal aspirator for babies on the market today.”
I am so glad there are other options out now then just the old nasty bulb thing.
I learned that there is a battery powered device that doesn’t even come close to the suction power of the Comfy Nose
Surprising, huh? You’d think battery powered would be the way to do. Nope!
I learned that it’s easy to clean and you can see when it’s dirty. I also liked that you can buy replacement parts.
I learned (and am surprised!) that the Nosefrida aspirator needs replacement foam thingies…kind of a pain in the bum!
Bulb syringes are gross I like the idea of this
I learned that bulb syringes don’t work properly and apparently my father used to just suck the yukky stuff out of mine and my brothers and sisters nose… Gross!
I learned that regular facial tissue inserted into the body of the BabyComfyNose is actually a more absorbent and effective filter than foam rubber.
I learned that babycomftynose is appropriate for age newborn until your child learns how to blow their own nose.
I learned that the bulbs don’t work as good as thought.
I learned that its easy to clean!
bulbs aren’t as good as once thought…hmm!
I already use a human-powered snot-sucker but this is much better! I learned it uses a tissue as a filter which is way cheaper than having to buy filter replacements. So cool!
It uses household tissues as a filter awesome
tissues are great in cars
Household facial tissue inserted into the body of the BabyComfyNose is actually a more absorbent and effective filter than foam rubber.
It is unlike bulb aspirators
good for colds
I learned that you can wash it in the dishwasher!
I learned that Baby ComfyNose is the best designed nasal aspirator on the market.
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battery powered not as good
I learned this product exists I had never seen it before! Thank you! I would love to win I have twin girls who are sick constantly and they and I hate the bulb it works best out of what I have bought but it still does not work good.
I learned that it uses a tissue instead of a foam filter that I’d have to buy. Nice!
For best results, use ‘cheek’ suction in short repeated breaths.
They use regular tissues as a filter.
It’s dishwasher safe!
i learned it is a better snot sucker then the bulbs u get from hospital
The soft nasal tip fits better and more gently in the baby’s nose
It’s easy to clean.
facial tissue inserted into the body of the BabyComfyNose is actually a more absorbent and effective filter than foam rubber.
I learned that its a better snot sucker!
And more effective. I’m also tossing out the one I got from the hospital!
I learned that it is a household facial tissue inserted into the body of the BabyComfyNose is actually a more absorbent and effective filter than foam rubber
I did not know that: Battery-powered devices simply cannot generate sufficient suction required to remove the mucus residing deeper in the sinus cavities.
I learned and love that it comes with a mesh bag to keep the parts together in the dishwasher
The soft nasal tip fits better and more gently in the baby’s nose and the soft mouth piece is just more comfortable for the parent.
I’m entering for my friend who’s having a baby! These things are awesome!
I have several other baby themed giveaways going right now too, and some more coming. Keep an eye!
oh! and I love that it uses a tissue!!
I learned that it is dishwasher safe.
I like how easy it is to clean