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ehtansky21

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I have been off and on using a humidifier for the dry weather. But I freak out thinking about the bacterial issues, so I have to wash it like crazy after each use and it has just become a pain.
I am wondering if I am worrying too much. I am wondering if there are other options for the stuffy noses. I was just thinking about nasal saline, but I have no clue what to use for the boys and if that would actually do anything. Please help.....if you think nasal saline would be the best, what would I use with Caleb 14 months and how is best done in a non-traumatic manner.

Blessings,
Missa
 
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ehtansky21

New member
I have been off and on using a humidifier for the dry weather. But I freak out thinking about the bacterial issues, so I have to wash it like crazy after each use and it has just become a pain.
I am wondering if I am worrying too much. I am wondering if there are other options for the stuffy noses. I was just thinking about nasal saline, but I have no clue what to use for the boys and if that would actually do anything. Please help.....if you think nasal saline would be the best, what would I use with Caleb 14 months and how is best done in a non-traumatic manner.

Blessings,
Missa
 
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ehtansky21

New member
I have been off and on using a humidifier for the dry weather. But I freak out thinking about the bacterial issues, so I have to wash it like crazy after each use and it has just become a pain.
I am wondering if I am worrying too much. I am wondering if there are other options for the stuffy noses. I was just thinking about nasal saline, but I have no clue what to use for the boys and if that would actually do anything. Please help.....if you think nasal saline would be the best, what would I use with Caleb 14 months and how is best done in a non-traumatic manner.

Blessings,
Missa
 
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ehtansky21

New member
I have been off and on using a humidifier for the dry weather. But I freak out thinking about the bacterial issues, so I have to wash it like crazy after each use and it has just become a pain.
I am wondering if I am worrying too much. I am wondering if there are other options for the stuffy noses. I was just thinking about nasal saline, but I have no clue what to use for the boys and if that would actually do anything. Please help.....if you think nasal saline would be the best, what would I use with Caleb 14 months and how is best done in a non-traumatic manner.

Blessings,
Missa
 
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ehtansky21

New member
I have been off and on using a humidifier for the dry weather. But I freak out thinking about the bacterial issues, so I have to wash it like crazy after each use and it has just become a pain.
<br />I am wondering if I am worrying too much. I am wondering if there are other options for the stuffy noses. I was just thinking about nasal saline, but I have no clue what to use for the boys and if that would actually do anything. Please help.....if you think nasal saline would be the best, what would I use with Caleb 14 months and how is best done in a non-traumatic manner.
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<br />Blessings,
<br />Missa
 
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amber682

New member
I have this same problem with my son. The doctor did recommend saline nasal spray, you can use it often (we do 2 squirts each nostril, 3-4 times a day).

We use Simply Saline because its like an aerosol spray instead of a bottle with a nozzle that you squeeze, so it doesn't suck germs back into the bottle. Don't know if that makes sense but you'll see what I mean if you buy it. Someone here recommended it. And its a very fine mist as well.


My son was a little afraid at firts so I let him spray it a few times. He actually thinks its very funny now, it tickles his nose.

Just be sure to buy the one that is just sterile saline nasal mist, with nothing added.

<img src="http://i38.tinypic.com/33cw0fs.jpg">
 
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amber682

New member
I have this same problem with my son. The doctor did recommend saline nasal spray, you can use it often (we do 2 squirts each nostril, 3-4 times a day).

We use Simply Saline because its like an aerosol spray instead of a bottle with a nozzle that you squeeze, so it doesn't suck germs back into the bottle. Don't know if that makes sense but you'll see what I mean if you buy it. Someone here recommended it. And its a very fine mist as well.


My son was a little afraid at firts so I let him spray it a few times. He actually thinks its very funny now, it tickles his nose.

Just be sure to buy the one that is just sterile saline nasal mist, with nothing added.

<img src="http://i38.tinypic.com/33cw0fs.jpg">
 
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amber682

New member
I have this same problem with my son. The doctor did recommend saline nasal spray, you can use it often (we do 2 squirts each nostril, 3-4 times a day).

We use Simply Saline because its like an aerosol spray instead of a bottle with a nozzle that you squeeze, so it doesn't suck germs back into the bottle. Don't know if that makes sense but you'll see what I mean if you buy it. Someone here recommended it. And its a very fine mist as well.


My son was a little afraid at firts so I let him spray it a few times. He actually thinks its very funny now, it tickles his nose.

Just be sure to buy the one that is just sterile saline nasal mist, with nothing added.

<img src="http://i38.tinypic.com/33cw0fs.jpg">
 
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amber682

New member
I have this same problem with my son. The doctor did recommend saline nasal spray, you can use it often (we do 2 squirts each nostril, 3-4 times a day).

We use Simply Saline because its like an aerosol spray instead of a bottle with a nozzle that you squeeze, so it doesn't suck germs back into the bottle. Don't know if that makes sense but you'll see what I mean if you buy it. Someone here recommended it. And its a very fine mist as well.


My son was a little afraid at firts so I let him spray it a few times. He actually thinks its very funny now, it tickles his nose.

Just be sure to buy the one that is just sterile saline nasal mist, with nothing added.

<img src="http://i38.tinypic.com/33cw0fs.jpg">
 
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amber682

New member
I have this same problem with my son. The doctor did recommend saline nasal spray, you can use it often (we do 2 squirts each nostril, 3-4 times a day).
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<br />We use Simply Saline because its like an aerosol spray instead of a bottle with a nozzle that you squeeze, so it doesn't suck germs back into the bottle. Don't know if that makes sense but you'll see what I mean if you buy it. Someone here recommended it. And its a very fine mist as well.
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<br />My son was a little afraid at firts so I let him spray it a few times. He actually thinks its very funny now, it tickles his nose.
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<br />Just be sure to buy the one that is just sterile saline nasal mist, with nothing added.
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<br /><img src="http://i38.tinypic.com/33cw0fs.jpg">
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Ratatosk

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Staff member
We also used simply saline -- had used the other stuff, but got the backwash affect. And once DS was old enough -- I was AMAZED at how well sinus rinses worked for him. Got a LOT of that crud out of his nose. We started when he was 4, but think others were able to get their children to do so when they were a bit younger.
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
We also used simply saline -- had used the other stuff, but got the backwash affect. And once DS was old enough -- I was AMAZED at how well sinus rinses worked for him. Got a LOT of that crud out of his nose. We started when he was 4, but think others were able to get their children to do so when they were a bit younger.
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
We also used simply saline -- had used the other stuff, but got the backwash affect. And once DS was old enough -- I was AMAZED at how well sinus rinses worked for him. Got a LOT of that crud out of his nose. We started when he was 4, but think others were able to get their children to do so when they were a bit younger.
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
We also used simply saline -- had used the other stuff, but got the backwash affect. And once DS was old enough -- I was AMAZED at how well sinus rinses worked for him. Got a LOT of that crud out of his nose. We started when he was 4, but think others were able to get their children to do so when they were a bit younger.
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
We also used simply saline -- had used the other stuff, but got the backwash affect. And once DS was old enough -- I was AMAZED at how well sinus rinses worked for him. Got a LOT of that crud out of his nose. We started when he was 4, but think others were able to get their children to do so when they were a bit younger.
 
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