https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:03:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-baby-tolerate-the-nosefrida-better-than-the-bulb-aspirator#post-534160 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:15:29 +0000 MsLipGloss 534160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No - she hates them both! She will actually tolerate the bulb a little longer than she will the NF. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-baby-tolerate-the-nosefrida-better-than-the-bulb-aspirator#post-534134 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:08:04 +0000 yin 534134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We only used the bulb a few times after LO was born. I switched to Nosefrida early on, and after a while he got used to it. He actually requests to use it right before bed every night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-baby-tolerate-the-nosefrida-better-than-the-bulb-aspirator#post-534104 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:55:15 +0000 banana 534104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok so after I read the thread about mold growing in bulbs, I cut all of our bulbs open (5 of them) and every single one had at least a little bit of mold in it! I think it's because I cleaned out the bulb with soap/hot water after every use? I made sure all of the water was shaken out and I also air dried it out by squeezing air out over and over and over. But I still found mold! SO GROSS. I threw all of our bulbs out and bought an extra nosefrida to keep around the house.</p> <p>I'd suggest you crack open your bulbs and see for yourself. Unless you have the kind that you can open up and clean out. I had the hospital ones, which you can't open up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-baby-tolerate-the-nosefrida-better-than-the-bulb-aspirator#post-533973 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:22:33 +0000 BeachMama 533973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She hates the Nosefrida less than she hates the bulb, but she's not a fan of either. I do get more snot with the nosefrida though so I've been using that more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-baby-tolerate-the-nosefrida-better-than-the-bulb-aspirator#post-533957 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:17:25 +0000 buffalove 533957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He dislikes both but I am more effective with the nosefrida. If there's a lot in there, i try to do it after a warm bath so it's pretty quick! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-baby-tolerate-the-nosefrida-better-than-the-bulb-aspirator#post-533948 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:14:27 +0000 bunnylove08 533948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is actually a very cooperative baby. She lets me use the nasal spray and bulb, nose frieda and electric snot sucker. She will tolerate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-baby-tolerate-the-nosefrida-better-than-the-bulb-aspirator#post-533917 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:07:57 +0000 PrincessBaby 533917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the nosefrida, but H does not! She usually cries by the time I get to the 2nd nostril. So I strategically use it before I feed her so that I can just stick a boob in her mouth and she instantly forgets all about the frida.</p> <p>Poor E! I hope he feels better fast!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-baby-tolerate-the-nosefrida-better-than-the-bulb-aspirator#post-533895 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:00:45 +0000 lovehoneybee 533895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He hates it a little bit less than the bulb. I hope E feels better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-baby-tolerate-the-nosefrida-better-than-the-bulb-aspirator#post-533884 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:57:50 +0000 lemondrop 533884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine prefers the bulb. He actually likes to hold it, so it isn't his mortal enemy anymore. He still isn't a fan of getting his nose sucked, but we have better luck with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-baby-tolerate-the-nosefrida-better-than-the-bulb-aspirator#post-533867 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:53:21 +0000 eeh 533867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nose frida is the weapon of choice at our house!! My 5 month old has a cold and double ear infection and that snot sucker is freaking priceless!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-baby-tolerate-the-nosefrida-better-than-the-bulb-aspirator#post-533767 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:17:50 +0000 MaisyMay 533767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She takes the bulb better. Have you tried sitting with LO in the steamy bathroom before using the bulb? I find the noise of the shower on relaxes LO, and the steam makes it easier to get the gunk out of her nose. With the Nosfreida, it takes 2 of us, and it still isn't easy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-baby-tolerate-the-nosefrida-better-than-the-bulb-aspirator#post-533762 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:16:50 +0000 sorrycharlie 533762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO was sick the last 2 weeks, here's what worked for us if it helps at all! I'd stand in the bathroom while the shower ran as hot as possible to steam her up, (or skipped and just did nose drops) then i used either a boogie wipe or a warm, wet facecloth to gently "wipe" the boogies down and out of her nose. She didn't mind this as much as the bulb! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-baby-tolerate-the-nosefrida-better-than-the-bulb-aspirator#post-533756 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:15:01 +0000 autumnlove 533756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO tolerates the bulb better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-baby-tolerate-the-nosefrida-better-than-the-bulb-aspirator#post-533730 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:02:46 +0000 MamaMoose 533730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO hates them both equally. But I can get more out in less time with the Frida so that means less time that she's pissed off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-baby-tolerate-the-nosefrida-better-than-the-bulb-aspirator#post-533724 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:01:25 +0000 Mrsbells 533724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have never tried a bulb, but LO hates the nosefrida, but I love it because its effective </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-baby-tolerate-the-nosefrida-better-than-the-bulb-aspirator#post-533720 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:00:26 +0000 Running Elley 533720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is sick with a cold and has a super congested nose. He HATES the bulb and when I use it he goes into a complete rage. Right now while he's sick that fit turns into a coughing fit and it just seems counter productive :( I'm thinking about going out and getting a nosefrida. Did your LO tolerate it better? </p>