In newborns, the common cold is a common phenomenon. It can be caused by various factors, but the secretions themselves bring discomfort to the baby. The inconveniences are connected first of all with a special type of food: the baby still sucks a breast or a bottle. The child can not blow his nose out yet, and the task of helping him faces his mother. A good help in this regard is the nasal aspirator for newborns. It is this device, together with the prescribed course of treatment, that accelerates the healing process and brings relief to the baby.
Selection of aspirator
To date, a wide range of aspirators is available in pharmacies. We will talk about how to choose an aspirator for newborns, taking into account the advantages and possible disadvantages of the models.
Aspirator-syringing. The given type of the sucker for newborns is a small syringe with a silicone tip. It is soft and wide, which allows not to injure the nasal mucosa, but it should be used very carefully. After using the pear, it should be thoroughly rinsed and processed together with the tip. This aspirator is affordable, but is inferior in efficiency to everyone else.
Mechanical aspirator. The apparatus looks like a tube, one end of which is inserted into the nose of the child. Discharge from the nose is removed with the help of the mother's mouth. In the aspirator there is a special reservoir in which all the discharges are collected. The efficiency of the tube is greater than that of an aspirator in the form of a syringe. It is less traumatic, and removable disposable nozzles do not allow viruses and bacteria to remain in the tube. Its downside is that when sucking the snot in the mouth and throat of the mother can get bacteria.
Electronic aspirator. This type of device is very easy to use, controlled by buttons. Depending on the model can have several functions at once, for example, washing and moisturizing the nasal cavity of the child. The electronic aspirator for newborns is effective, it can be taken with you on the road. A special transparent reservoir allows you to control the number of sucked snot. Another plus of an electric aspirator for newborns is a programmed set of tunes that distract the child's attention during the procedure.
Vacuum aspirator. This is a new type of aspirator, which, in principle, is similar to the "cuckoo" device. He works from a vacuum cleaner. Its effectiveness is much higher than that of other aspirators, and the disadvantage may be a high cost. The suction power of such an aspirator is regulated by the apparatus itself, and therefore it does not harm the baby.
How correctly to use an aspirator for newborns?
Before using the aspirator, the baby's nose should be dripped with aquamarine, infant formula or saline solution. Burying should only be using a pipette, in any case should not use sprays at this age.
After instillation, the aspirator tip is inserted into the nose of the newborn, and the second nostril is closed with a finger to create a vacuum. The child should be in an upright position, otherwise he may have difficulty breathing. The aspirator should be used very carefully, since the nasal septum in infants is still very gentle and careless movement can cause pain.
Immediately after use, the aspirator must be rinsed and treated so that there are no bacteria left in the tube, reservoir and tip that can re-enter the baby's mucosa during the next procedure.
How often to clean a spout for a newborn aspirator should be judged by the state of its stuffiness.