How To Nasal Spray Baby

How to use a saline nasal sprays for babies.

How to nasal spray baby. Position the flo baby spray applicator tip just below baby s nostril and insert the required dose into each nostril. Position baby comfortably i e. To use saline solution lay the baby down on their back and if possible slightly tilt their head back don t force. Put the nozzle into a nostril and press the spray head once. Lay your baby in your lap his head on your knees and feet pointing to your belly.

Then repeat in the other nostril. Press the spray head once and spray deeply breathing in at the same time. Keep a nasal spray towel an aspirator and some tissues handy. Spray both sides of the nose and then lay them down on their backs so the spray can drain to the back of the nose where it is most effective. Wait for a few seconds as the spray will start to work and loosen the excess mucus.

The answer is when they are comfortable and at ease. The goal of using a nasal spray is to loosen any mucus in your baby s nose. When is the best time to use a saline nasal spray on my baby. If they re over 2. Wipe baby s nose with a soft clean tissue.

Saline solution is the only safe nasal spray for babies infants and toddlers. How to use a nasal spray how to use nasal spray correctly proper nasal spray technique how to use decongestant nasal spray how to use steroid nasal s. In their most comfortable position. Press the other nostril closed. Then repeat in the other nostril.

If the baby can breathe through the nose hold them in the crook of your arm and raise them to as vertical a position as you can like in the picture.