eDiary of Mrs. O: Mummy Review: Nose Frida

I thought it would be a great idea to start reviewing products that have worked great for me. Basically, if I love it, you'll read about it! So here's to my first review!

The past couple of weeks with the kids have been really difficult. They had ear infections that didn't clear after 10days dose of antibiotics and so, they were put on a second round of another 10days dose. Through all of this, there has been coughing, runny nose, throwing up, and congestion. It was a PAIN! Thankfully they are doing better now.

When I first noticed the congestion, I did my usual saline drops and bulb syringe suction method to clear up the snot and free up their nasal passage. However, if you've ever used the bulb syringe on any kid who doesn't go by the name of Morayo Odesanya, you'll agree with me when I say they HATE it. Morayo was never bothered with me sticking it up her nose. She sat quietly and it almost seemed like she enjoyed it. So weird... With Demi, it is a constant tug of war! And because he is so strong, hubby has to help sometimes. Even though I hold his hands down, as soon as he sees that bulb syringe, he starts shaking his head so I can't catch his nose. It's actually quite comical.

When I took them to their pediatrician weeks back, he mentioned this product called "Nose Frida" that some moms were raving about. I took note of the name but never looked it up. When the kids became congested, it came back to memory and I searched for it online. I watched some videos and then showed it to hubby. We ordered it on Amazon and when it got to the house, you won't believe it, but I took it out of the box, looked at it and put it away. I continued using the bulb syringe.

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Last week I decided to bring it out and try it and I used it until they got better! I love, love, love it. The best thing about this product is that it is non invasive. Your baby doesn't feel threatened by the object going up their nose. The Nose Frida stays right at the tip of their nose while you suck on the other end. There is a filter on the end to stop the snot from getting into your mouth. Apparently, some moms were freaked out by snot getting in their mouth. I actually laughed at all the "ewws, I don't want that in my mouth" comments while reading about the product. Where I come from, growing up, my mother would use her mouth to suck that stuff out. I have done it to my babies too. When I see my babies distressed, snot getting in my mouth is the last thing on my mind, but to each his own. Carry on... Lol. The mom I watched said she uses the Frida on her little infant as well as her 4 yr old daughter. So it's not just for little babies. I know we're slowly getting out of the cold season but this is a great product to have.