Pediatrician jarret patton adds even though they may not like the bulb syringe it is still safe.
													
																	Baby bulb syringe stuffy nose. 
									
	
		
	
																	Release the bulb slowly. 
																	Use a soft cloth the skin on your dog s nose is very thin and easily damaged. 
																	Doing so will blow mucus farther up the nose. 
																	Place the tip gently into your baby s nostril. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	A bulb syringe can clear out the mucus. 
																	How to use a bulb syringe aspirator. 
																	Get a bulb syringe and some nasal saline a few drops in each nose and use the bulb to suck the snot out. 
																	Apply drops with a nasal syringe bulb for really thick mucus. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Putting one or two drops of saline in the nose can help loosen mucus. 
																	Don t put the syringe in the baby s nose before squeezing the bulb. 
																	While the bulb is still compressed place the tapered tip into your baby s nose making sure it is inserted far enough that the outer edges of the nostril touch the end of the syringe and form a seal. 
																	Doing this can rip tender skin causing a painful injury. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	And they don t realize they can breath through their mouth. 
																	Your baby is stuffed up but he can t blow his nose yet. 
																	This sucks mucus out of the baby s nose and into the syringe. 
																	Squeeze the syringe first. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	To use it squeeze the bulb and put about a quarter to a half inch of the syringe into one nostril. 
																	Squeeze one or two drops of saline into each nostril. 
																	Here s how to use the bulb the right way. 
																	This too shall pass and. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Insert the tip gently in your baby s nose taking care to not press the end against the nasal walls. 
																	Be very careful using a suction bulb. 
																	Ask your doctor which brand of saline they recommend. 
																	The saline alone may ease your child s congestion. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Use saline drops or steam to loosen the mucous e for a few minutes before using the bulb syringe. 
																	If it doesn t use a nasal aspirator or bulb syringe to clear the mucus. 
																	Wash it with soap and water after each use. 
																	My son is 4 weeks old and he had congestion for 2 weeks. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Put only the tip of the syringe in the baby s nose. 
																	After use clean the syringe well with hot water and soap. 
																	Never attempt to pull dried on mucus from your pup s nose. 
																	Hold the aspirator between your thumb and forefinger depressing the bulb with your thumb. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Babies this young can t blow their nose. 
																	And nasal aspirators to help clear up your baby s stuffy nose. 
																	Don t push the syringe up the baby s nose release the bulb. 
																	He wasn t a big fan of the bulb but it works and gives immediate relief. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Position your child with her chin slightly titled upward.