What if the
nasal aspirator
becomes your best friend for the cold weeks ahead? A small cold can quickly become annoying for your baby if you do not help him to extract all these very unpleasant secretions, because, small, children do not know how to blow their nose. The repetition of small colds more or less well treated can lead to ear infections or rhinitis for example. Hence the importance of properly ridding baby of all nasal secretions that prevent him from breathing comfortably. This is why it is advisable to always have close at hand, in the changing bag or in the baby's room, a baby nosepiece, in addition to the use of the famous physiological serum.
There are three types of nasal aspirators: electronic, mouth-aspirating, or pear-shaped.
Most of the tips used are made of silicone so as not to hurt baby's nostrils.
While the nasal aspirator may seem intrusive, it isn't if used gently, and in times of calm.
Some manufacturers even came up with the idea of adding a music option to their electronic model.
The so-called manual nose cleaners, therefore with pear or mouth suction, are silent compared to electronic ones.
The blowing process can sometimes take a little longer, and therefore irritate the baby.
The key is to choose an opportune moment to release your child from his secretions.
Our selection :
Nosiboo Go portable baby nose
Our favorite
Prorhinel manual baby nosepiece
Fefe baby nasal syringes
Bébé Confort electric baby nosepiece
Musical baby nose
Beurer nasal aspirator
Tigex ergonomic baby nosepiece
Beaba Tomydoo nasal aspirator
Chicco manual aspirator
Pear 2-in-1 Nûby
Nosiboo Go portable baby nose
Amazon
€ 159
SEE
Cdiscount
€ 259.44
SEE
With the latest UPT (Ultimate Power Technology), the Nosiboo Go electronic baby nasal aspirator has a suction power high enough to dislodge nasal secretions, all without compromising baby's safety.
Convenient, only the nose of the baby nose cleaners.
It is suitable for children from 0 to 6 years old.
It is easily recharged with its Li-polymer battery.
Bisphenol A free
Easy to clean
Its technology
One tip
Mouthpiece too big for an infant
Prorhinel manual baby nosepiece
Amazon
€ 7.99
SEE
Cdiscount
€ 5.99
SEE
The Redoubt
€ 12
SEE
It is a staple of manual baby nose cleaners by oral suction: the Prorhinel.
Ergonomic, it is easy to insert into baby's nostrils, and in complete safety, without risk of injury.
The absorbent filter blocks secretions so you don't risk swallowing them when you suck up the phlegm.
It is sold with its transport case and two additional tips.
Its softness of use
Its absorbent filter
His price
You have to buy spare tips
Tips not very flexible
Fefe baby nasal syringes
Amazon
€ 12.99
SEE
Cdiscount
€ 110.94
SEE
Less well-known, baby nasal syringes are known to be even less intrusive than traditional baby nose cleaners, because the tips are thinner and the suction is done little by little.
They are perfect for the little ones who cry during daily care or when they are sick.
The tips are made of silicone and washable.
The syringes are sold with their transport case.
Precise use
Gentle on baby's nose
Bisphenol A free
Fragile material
The tip does not hold very well
Bébé Confort electric baby nosepiece
Amazon
€ 30.40
SEE
Cdiscount
€ 28.90
SEE
In a few seconds, the Bébé Confort electric baby nasal aspirator rids your child of nasal secretions in the event of a cold.
Its suction is fast, but also delicate so as not to frighten baby or damage its nostrils.
Its cleaning is rather easy, because the mouthpiece and the reservoir are removable.
It is suitable for children from 0 to 3 years old.
Comes with its storage pouch
Bits and batteries included
His price
Low suction power
One speed
Musical baby nose
Cdiscount
€ 37.60
SEE
The Redoubt
€ 53.84
SEE
The Musical Electronic Nasal Aspirator is a handy nasal aspirator for children who are scared of noise.
It offers 12 melodies to focus baby on something other than nose care.
Silicone tips are suitable for different sizes of nostrils.
Compact in shape, it slips easily into the changing bag.
It is easy to clean.
His melodies
His price
His power
Its handling
Beurer nasal aspirator
Amazon
€ 51.99
SEE
The Redoubt
€ 67.18
SEE
Cdiscount
€ 67.18
SEE
Gently remove secretions, liquid or solid, from your baby's nose with the electronic baby nasal aspirator from the German brand Beurer.
The tips and the reservoir are sterilizable for maximum hygiene.
It can be used from birth to the age of 12.
Its engine is silent.
A single button allows the start for a simple use.
Easy to clean
Two silicone tips
Little noisy
His power
Hold down the on button while in use
Tigex ergonomic baby nosepiece
Amazon
€ 6.50
SEE
Cdiscount
€ 6.81
SEE
Funny with its small ergonomic shape and translucent color, the Tigex baby nasal aspirator is especially suitable for small secretions.
Its silicone tip prevents any injury.
To use it, it's very simple, you have to squeeze the nasal aspirator, insert it into the nostril, then release suddenly.
It is best to squeeze the opposite nostril during the operation.
Large tank
Its handling
His price
Its suction force
Not suitable for coarse dirt
Beaba Tomydoo nasal aspirator
Cdiscount
€ 56.81
SEE
The Redoubt
€ 44.41
SEE
Removable, the Tomydoo Béaba electronic baby nozzle is easy to clean.
Scalable, it can be used at different ages of the child since it is equipped with tips of different sizes.
The tip for infants 0-3 months has a slimmer shape.
It quickly and gently aspirates secretions associated with colds.
Sterilizable, the tips are flexible.
Sterilizable tips
Easy to clean
Pouch included
Noisy
Suction too weak for large secretions
Chicco manual aspirator
Amazon
€ 10.50
SEE
Darty
€ 14.47
SEE
The Chicco oral aspirator is used from birth to eliminate nasal secretions.
Thanks to its ergonomic shape, you can handle it with ease and without the risk of injuring baby's nostrils.
Since it is manual, you control the power of the suction yourself.
Hygiene is guaranteed with the filter which blocks secretions in the tank.
Its ergonomic shape
Its blocking filter
Tip too big for infants
Lack of practicality
Pear 2-in-1 Nûby
Amazon
€ 4.95
SEE
Cdiscount
€ 11.53
SEE
The Redoubt
€ 9.50
SEE
With its nosepiece, suck up baby's nasal secretions.
With the eartip, peel off the earwax plugs.
This pear does not have the suction power of a manual or electronic baby nasal aspirator, but it is handy for small phlegm.
The tips are flexible for baby's safety and are easy to wash.
Several colors
For everyday
Not for infants
The tip lacks tightness
From what age can you use a nasal aspirator?
From birth, it is important to clean baby's nose to prevent nasal secretions from sticking to the walls and bacteria swarming. This not only helps the baby get used to the care, but also helps prevent sinusitis, coughs and ear infections. If daily nasal hygiene involves the use of a saline solution or physiological serum, it also involves the use of a baby nose device during colds. It is safe to use a nasal aspirator from an early age. The tips are flexible and silicone in most cases. The weak point of the electronic nasal aspirator can be the noise which can frighten an infant. This is why there are some less noisy or equipped with melodies, such as musical toys.Electronic baby breathers are quick to extract secretions. While the oral aspirator is silent, it may take longer. In any case, you can use a baby nose device until the age of 8 or until the child knows how to blow his nose on his own, usually around 3 years old.
Comment utiliser un mouche-bébé ?
Insérez l’embout dans la narine…
Un mouche-bébé, qu’il soit électronique ou à aspiration buccale, s’utilise de la même manière, du moins au commencement des soins. Il faut placer l’embout du mouche-bébé à l’entrée de la narine. D’où l’importance d’utiliser des embouts en silicone et adaptés à la taille de l’enfant.
… appuyez sur le bouton ou aspirez selon le cas de figure
Avec le mouche-bébé électronique, il faut appuyer sur le bouton « on » pour que l’aspiration fonctionne. Son efficacité est assez rapide. Avec le mouche-bébé par aspiration buccale, vous devez aspirer vous-même jusqu’à ce qu’il n’y ait plus d’excès de sécrétions. Dans les deux cas, c’est toujours plus efficace quand vous versez au préalable du sérum physiologique et que vous bouchez la narine opposée.
Le cas particulier de la poire
Quant à la poire, il faut avant tout presser, puis insérer dans la narine et lâcher d’un coup sec pour que l’aspiration se fasse. C’est plus délicat à manipuler qu’un mouche-bébé classique.
Pensez à nettoyer
Dans les trois cas de figure, le mouche-bébé sera nettoyé à l’eau savonneuse après chaque utilisation. Les embouts en silicone sont stérilisables pour une hygiène maximale.
Comment bien choisir un mouche-bébé ?
Pour moucher bébé de façon efficace, rien de tel qu’un mouche-bébé. Mais comment le choisir ? Électronique ou manuel ? Voici quelques critères pour vous guider dans votre choix. Il peut s’avérer nécessaire d’essayer plusieurs modèles avant de trouver le bon, car au final c’est votre enfant qui choisira celui qui lui apportera le plus de confort.
Le mouche-bébé manuel par aspiration buccale
Ce modèle est assez facile à utiliser, quelle que soit la marque. Il est équipé d’un réservoir, d’un petit tuyau et d’un embout en silicone. Une fois l’embout inséré dans la narine, c’est vous qui gérez la puissance de l’aspiration. C’est là le principal avantage de ce mouche-bébé manuel. Vous vous adaptez aux sécrétions, plus ou moins liquides, plus ou moins importantes. Pas de panique, aucun risque que le mucus de votre bébé ne se retrouve dans votre bouche. Le mouche-bébé par aspiration est doté d’un filtre qui bloque les sécrétions. Son prix est attractif, mais il faut changer les embouts.
Le mouche-bébé électronique
Appelé aussi aspirateur nasal, celui-ci ne se porte pas à la bouche comme le manuel. Il suffit de placer l’embout à la narine et d’appuyer sur le bouton qui déclenche l’aspiration. Il fonctionne avec des piles. Attention donc à toujours en avoir en stock. Certains modèles sont équipés d’une batterie rechargeable. L’inconvénient principal est le bruit qu’il fait, ce qui peut effrayer un nourrisson. Certains disposent de mélodies pour adoucir. Il aspire plus rapidement qu’un mouche-bébé manuel, mais il est plus cher à l’achat.
Le mouche-bébé poire
Moins facile à manipuler, la poire se veut plus une solution de secours pour les petites sécrétions. Aucune chance de jouer sur la puissance d’aspiration avec la poire.
Le mouche-bébé en seringues
C’est le moins connu des mouche-bébés : les seringues. Elles permettent de doser avec précision l’aspiration, échelon par échelon. Il est possible également d’injecter du sérum physiologique avec celles-ci.
Les embouts à privilégier
Lors de votre achat, vérifiez que les embouts proposés sont en silicone, et donc sans risque de blessures pour les narines de bébé. Il est utile également d’avoir plusieurs tailles d’embouts à disposition, de façon à s’adapter aux narines. Le nez d’un nourrisson est beaucoup plus petit et sensible qu’un enfant d’un an.
Un mouche-bébé facile à nettoyer et à transporter
Pour ne pas perdre de temps en nettoyage et éviter la prolifération de microbes dans des petits recoins, mieux vaut choisir un mouche-bébé démontable qui se lave et se sèche plus facilement. Enfin, quand ils sont vendus avec un boitier, ils se transportent plus facilement dans le sac à langer.
Dans quelles situations peut-on utiliser un mouche-bébé ?
Les signes qui ne trompent pas
Votre bébé respire fort ? Il a le nez qui coule sans arrêt ? Il tousse ? Il éternue ? Il ne veut plus de sa tétine ? C’est peut-être un bon petit rhume. Pour éviter qu’il ne se transforme en sinusite ou en otite, mieux vaut prévenir que guérir. Un bébé ne respire que par le nez. En respirant par la bouche, il se fatigue beaucoup. Si son nez est obstrué par beaucoup de sécrétions, il devient difficile pour bébé de bien respirer, de dormir sereinement, de manger… D’où l’importance de le moucher avec un mouche-bébé dès que vous constatez un encombrement inhabituel.
Éviter des rhumes qui s’aggravent
Cleaning the nose with physiological serum is a daily act of hygiene to moisten the mucous membrane.
On the other hand, as soon as a cold hits the tip of your nose, it is essential to use a baby nose device to get rid of all the secretions and the microbes that go with it.
There are many complications from a cold: acute otitis media in children under 3, conjunctivitis following a bacterial superinfection, sinusitis with headaches.
So, as soon as baby seems embarrassed in his breathing, think about the common cold and blow his nose regularly to evacuate excess mucus.
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