<<Instill a 2-3 saline drops in one nare, then use the little aspirator to
remove the snot. ... Parents are usually amazed when I demonstrate this
technique to them, because it can all be done in less than 3 minutes, and
with very little fuss.>>
Use 2-3 drops of breastmilk! Think of it as a readily available "saline"
drops if you wish. And it sure beats having to check the expiration date on
a bottle of saline! You don't even need to suction then. It will help it
all come forward anyway where a loving tissue swipe will be all that's needed.
I've also used a few drops of breastmilk with my older child (now 6) who
likes to stuff things in his ears. It dissolves wads of toilet paper
fairly quickly and a little lap holding with the "wet" ear down sends it on
its way out! :)
It unsticks matted lashes well too.
Angela, LLLL