Children's nasal aspirator is a special device designed to eliminate unnecessary fluid from the baby’s nose. The fact is that kids up to three years old do not know how to blow their nose or do not fully. And such a device helps the little ones to breathe freely, and for mom this is an excellent unit that helps her out in a situation with a stuffed baby nose. Now we find out what are the aspirators. Their prices and parental reviews about such a device will also be presented in the article.
Types of devices
Children's nasal aspirator can be of the following varieties:
- syringe;
- with a mouthpiece;
- electrical device;
- vacuum unit.
Features of using syringes
This is a nose aspirator made in the shape of a rubber bulb with a silicone or plastic tip. The principle of operation of such a device is as follows: before the introduction of the device, you need to release air from it, then squeeze the rubber part and insert the tip into the baby's nasal passage. In this case, the mucus will be drawn into the rubber bag.
The advantages of such syringe aspirators are that they are very easy to use, easy to care for, and they are also the most inexpensive option of all the above. Before buying such an assembly, you need to pay special attention to the material and shape of the tip. It should be soft enough and not too pointed, so as not to injure the nasal passage of the crumbs. It is also desirable that such a syringe has a stopper on the tip so that a deep insertion of the device can be avoided.
Features of using an aspirator with a mouthpiece
The difference between this type of device and the previous one is that there is an additional tube. You need to use this device as follows: the end of the truncated cone is inserted into the nostril of the toddler, then the mother herself begins to suck the mucus into the tube. The other end of the tool leads into a special tank from which the mother blows air. This aspirator is more effective than the first one described above, but it is also more expensive.
Using a vacuum appliance
In such an aggregate, the mucus flowing from the nose is pumped out using a conventional vacuum cleaner. The aspirator flask is mounted on the tube of this household appliance, then, with the help of the power regulator, liquid is aspirated.
Electric nasal aspirator
Another type of mucus removal unit from a nose that runs on batteries. The principle of its operation is as follows: the tip of the device is brought to the nostril of the crumbs, then the mother presses a special button, after which the liquid leaves the nasal passage of the peanut. The advantage of such a device is that in addition to suction, most models also have a moisturizing and rinsing function.
An electric nasal nasal aspirator is the most expensive, but also the most effective.
Parent reviews
The unit is considered the best, which easily and quickly helps to cope with nasal congestion. The effectiveness of the device depends on how to operate it. There is, for example, a vacuum device, then it requires additional movements, the inclusion of a vacuum cleaner, the sound of which can scare the little one. An electric aspirator usually gets positive reviews from those mothers who use the unit less often. And when such a device breaks down, then parents again have to use grandfather's methods or an ordinary rubber bulb. Some positive reviews about the use of syringes, and this is understandable. After all, every woman wants her child to be as comfortable as possible. And the inconvenience and problems in using a mechanical aspirator cause negative feedback in mothers.
Device B Well WC-150, reviews of mothers
Children's nasal aspirator WC 150 is designed specifically for the small nose of your baby. The advantages of this unit are as follows:
- high safety and efficiency of the unit;
- ease of handling;
- compactness of the device - it fits in one hand without any problems, it can be taken outdoors, on a trip;
- This nasal pediatric aspirator (it receives various reviews) provides the ability to distract the baby through a function such as turning on the music.
Many note its effective work - the liquid without problems comes out of the baby's nasal passage. There are also a lot of positive reviews about the fact that the device can distract the baby from such a delicate occupation through the built-in music. This is a great idea that many parents like. And another important criterion is the price: such an electric nasal pediatric aspirator is cheaper than analogues.
However, there are negative assessments, which are expressed in the following: the parts of the device break quickly, the smell of cheap plastic is felt. But these points are quite obvious: people just buy low-quality goods, chasing a low price. And so that this device - B Well, a children's nasal aspirator, is really good and lasts a long time, before buying you need to familiarize yourself with the certificate for this product, check the build quality, find out who the manufacturer is. If any doubts creep in, then it is better not to take this dubious device, but to look for another, of good quality.
The price of this type of aspirator fluctuates around 4000–4200 rubles.
Baby Vac, Parent Reviews
This device is unique in that it regulates and lowers pressure during operation. Baby Vac Nasal Aspirator works with a vacuum cleaner, thanks to which the mucus is completely removed from the nose of the crumbs.
Advantages of the device:
- high efficiency - you can achieve results in a few seconds;
- the possibility of injury to the nose is excluded, since the nozzle is designed so that the mother does not harm the baby;
- contact with the mother’s mouth does not occur, this reduces the risk of cross-infection of the child and mother;
- the device is made of durable high-quality plastic, which guarantees the safety of the device, and also allows you to control the discharge of mucus thanks to a transparent tube;
- the device does not require the purchase of additional devices (batteries, tubes), the aspirator kit has two replaceable reusable nozzles;
- the device is manufactured in Hungary, and not in China, so low quality materials are excluded.
Parents' feedback on the Baby Vac Aspirator is almost all positive. Mommy notes the convenience of using such a model, the fact that it quickly eliminates the need for mucus from the nose, does not have an unpleasant smell of plastic. A disadvantage, some parents consider noise when working, but this does not apply to the aspirator itself, but to a vacuum cleaner that makes a loud sound when turned on. This is perhaps the only nuance that adults pay attention to.
average cost
A manual nasal pediatric aspirator, the price of which can range from 100 to 300 rubles, is the most budgetary version of the device that can clean the child’s nasal passages from mucus.
Following an inexpensive syringe, the list includes an aggregate with a mouthpiece, the average cost of which is 400–600 rubles (depending on the manufacturer).
In third place in terms of cost is a vacuum unit that works with a vacuum cleaner. The price of an aspirator of this type is in the region of 800–1000 rubles.
The most expensive and effective is an electric device that runs on batteries. The average cost of such a nasal aspirator is in the range of 3000–5000 rubles, depending on the manufacturer.
Important Tips
- Nasal nasal aspirator should only be used when mucus does not flow out by itself.
- If you constantly clean the nose with this device, then this can lead to disruption of the mucous membrane, its drying out and loss of protective properties.
- If the runny nose is not of a viral origin, but of an allergic one, then such a device is better to replace with effective antihistamine drugs prescribed by a pediatrician.
- If there is a lot of mucus, the procedure should be carried out several times a day so that the fluid comes out faster, and the child feels better. After aspiration, the baby needs to instill vasoconstrictor drops in each nostril, which can be used 3 times a day, but not more than 5 days, so that there is no addiction.
Now you know what a nasal pediatric aspirator is and for what purpose it is needed. We found out that there are four types of this device, the most budgetary option of them is a syringe, and the most expensive is an electronic device. Despite the difference in price, there are no categorical negative reviews about such an aggregate as an aspirator. In any case, it is better to purchase even the cheapest pear, capable of removing fluid well, rather than leaving the baby with a clogged nose.