[rainsmom]

My dd has a cold and is miserable, esp at night, that she cant blow her nose. I use a syringe, which does work, but would really love to find some way to teach her how to blow her nose. Ive tried showing her how to use her mouth to blow a candle......then trying to use her nose to blow the candle..... but she still cant grasp the physical concept of it.

would love to hear suggestions or ways you taught your toddler to blow their nose!

thanks mamas!

 

[kama'aina mama]

I had success not by telling her to blow through her nose but by telling her to blow, blow, now close your mouth- KEEP blowing! Good luck! It's hard trying to clear those tiny little noses!

 

[USAmma]

I told my dd to blow air out of her nose. Sometimes she sucks it in instead, and then blows out. I had her put her hand up and try to feel the air coming out and she thought that was pretty funny!

Darshani

 

[rainsmom]

Thanks Darshani!

And congratulations on having another daughter!! what a blessing!

 

[Nikki Christina]

Kayden just learned by copying me..

 

[Quella]

Our toddler loves to blow candles out, or try anyway.
One day I tried explaining "blow the candle out with your nose!" And to my surprise and glee

he tried and out came the snot. (I didn't even have to light a candle, it was just pretend)
So funny the things that give you "glee" when your a mom!
Ever since he is aware of the concept and it gets us through colds so much better!

 

[Turtle Woman]

When you blow your nose a lot it just creates more mucus. It is better to use saline nasal drops then wipe the nose or syringe or blow just a little.

 

[USAmma]

Quote:

what a blessing!

Thanks! I feel very, very blessed. I was hoping dd would get a sister. Hopefully a life-long friend too.

Darshani