The Snotsucker

The Snotsucker or Nosefrida by Fridababy was the baby gadget that started my intrigue with baby gadgets.  The simplest inventions are always the best.  If you have tried to use a bulb aspirator, it is a wonder how anyone has ever helped a stuffy nosed baby with it.  They are terrible!  I found the "Snotsucker" in a cloth diaper store in Grand Junction, Colorado called "Colorado Baby" (one of my favorite stores ever!).  They are now sold in Buy Buy Baby stores nationally, many boutique baby stores, and online.

The concept is not for those with a weak stomach.  You place a tube right on the edge of your baby's nose and place a mouthpiece in your mouth.  You probably get the idea by now, however, there is a hygienic filter between the nose piece and mouthpiece.  So rest assured that it is really a lot less disgusting than it looks.

This product has been an absolute necessity the few times Kennedy has been sick.  I would also recommend purchasing saline solution to use in baby's nose beforehand.  It clears her sinuses, is made of BPA-Free materials, and is doctor recommended.  I couldn't ask for much more!

Product Rating: ♛♛♛♛♛

Price: $15-$18, depending on retailer

Eco Option?: The product is made of BPA and Phthalate Free materials

Where to Find: From Buy Buy Baby, many boutique baby stores, and online retailers

www.fridababy.com

Also check out Colorado Baby: www.pamperedbuns.com