Leighton is currently experiencing her second cold, which means that her nose has been runny for five of the last six weeks. It is oh-so-very annoying.
I stuck that saline spray thingy in Lei's nose once and pulled the trigger - NO GOOD! I'm surprised we're still on speaking terms. Her eyes got wide as saucers and she started screaming, gagging and choking. That was a ridiculous exercise - tantamount to baby waterboarding. If the CIA is banned in engaging from the activity, you probably shouldn't try it on your kid.
After three weeks of constant nose wiping, restless sleep and chasing my little girl around with a blue boogie sucking bulb that didn't actually relieve her of the aforementioned inconveniences, Ryan found the Graco Nasal Clear Nasal Aspirator at Walgreens. THIS THING IS AWESOME!
When I say thing I am referring to a battery-powered snot-sucker. It's gentle, has two different-sized tips to ensure a good seal, plays music and is quite easy to clean. Plus, Leighton really doesn't mind at all - probably because it's kind of silly and she knows it makes her feel better.
I believe Ryan paid $27 for this fabulous little gadget at Walgreens in Lincoln Park, but I saw it on Diapers.com for $19.99, and they offer free shipping and coupons for nearly every shopping experience. Plus, they ship fast and returns are free.
No matter how you slice it, I would pay $50 to replace my Graco Boogie Buster if I had to. I would pay far more if there was only one left on the planet and mine was lost or broken. I just can't bear to live without it anymore. MOMS TO BE: Don't forget to add this handy item to your registries!
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Is anyone else smitten with this boogie buster? Please share your fuss with us!
oh i love it- we have one too!!
Posted by: Mandy Dancho | 11/17/2009 at 10:35 AM
I watch my friends 20mo old...and this could really come in handy. It seems as if he has a forever runny nose.
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1016201449 | 11/17/2009 at 12:25 PM
I express a little breastmilk onto a Qtip and put a drop in each nostril to soften the crusty ones before using a nasal aspirator. Works great!
Posted by: Jenifer | 11/24/2009 at 02:33 PM
I think you've convinced me to try something like this. Our little one (at 3 months) has had two stuffy noises already. The doctor told us that we could use saline, but that sounded like the scariest idea ever... I like your comparasion to water boarding. I couldn't imagine that stooting liquid up my kids nose seemed like a good idea.
Posted by: Amy | 11/25/2009 at 12:18 AM
I am absolutely going to get one of these ASAP! Our 5 month old constantly has a runny nose. The saline does nothing to help and while the humidifier we've put in her room has helped a lot, it's still the dried up ones in the morning and the crazy running of the nose through the day that will make one of these super helpful. Thanks for the tip!
Posted by: Kimberley Mertz | 12/08/2009 at 06:28 PM
battery operated boogie remover, why didn't I think of this? want one!!
Posted by: Alicen Vera | 12/13/2009 at 04:10 PM
we have one - love it ! and i just dropped it today and it broke :(
Posted by: Mandy | 12/13/2009 at 07:39 PM
What child during the winter months doesn't have a runny nose or something going on due to colds! (Even adults could use a Boogie Buster!) I have 4 kids, so this would be great. I know many Mom's with babies that could use this, also!
Posted by: KK | 12/13/2009 at 08:38 PM
I learned about the Electric Boogie on my first trip to the doctors office after 2 weeks in daycare when little Paddy Boy caught his first cold, that turned into the croup and ended in a nasal infection.
The first time your little one gets sick you will try anything to make them better and when the nurse whipped out the Graco battery operated nasal aspirator I was hooked.
The device plays music which unfortunately doesn't trick little Patrick but the results are amazing. When you close one side of his nose and hoover up there, I must admit that I sometimes worry I may suck his little brains out--but it has not happened yet.
While Pat doesn't like the exercise much--it is UNDENIABLY the best invention in the last 20 years. This has been echoed by both grandmothers who have also grown to love the results of the Graco Aspirator.
The most disturbing thing about the aspirator is how excited my husband and I get to see just how much snot can be removed into the little clear compartment. It has almost become a challenge to see just how many boogers we can get out!
As for Boogie Wipes--they are fabulous too! I first heard about these on the Donny Deutch show way before I ever thought of having kids and thought--damn--why didn't I invent these. They are the best for cleaning a boogie aspirator while out and about or for getting those dry caked on boogies off a little guys face without breaking out the rough wash cloth you hated as a kid! Boogie wipes are a must in your diaper bag during the cold season!
Posted by: Kelly | 12/13/2009 at 11:09 PM
Have always wanted to try both of these products. My little one hates having her nose wiped or boogies sucked out with the manual bulb...I imagine these could help make the process a bit easier...or maybe just faster anyway. What a pair of great inventions!
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1303955822 | 12/14/2009 at 01:34 AM