NoseFrida SnotSucker: Yes, You Suck the Snot Out
A baby product whose premise makes new parents gag, right up until they try it.
Every new parent eventually hears about the NoseFrida and reacts the same way: you do what with your mouth? The Frida Baby SnotSucker is a nasal aspirator that clears a baby's stuffy nose using suction that the parent creates by breathing in through a tube. It sounds horrifying, and it is one of the most loved baby products on the market.
The key detail that makes it bearable is a small, disposable filter between you and the snot.
How does the NoseFrida SnotSucker work?
The device has a blue nasal tube, a long clear tube and a red mouthpiece. You rest the wide tip of the blue tube just at the opening of your baby's nose, forming a gentle seal, put the mouthpiece in your mouth, and inhale. The suction draws mucus into the blue tube. According to the listing, the tip sits outside the nostril rather than being inserted into it, which the brand contrasts with traditional bulb syringes.
Hygiene is handled by disposable filters that sit inside the tube. According to the listing, clinical testing shows the filters stop mucus and germs from passing between baby and parent. This box includes one aspirator and four filters, and each filter is meant for a single use, so you will want refills on hand during cold season.
Cleaning is simple. The blue piece, the red mouthpiece and the cap that holds the filter can all go on the top rack of the dishwasher, while the long see-through tubing gets wiped out with 70 percent rubbing alcohol. The brand says the device is designed for newborns and infants from birth and is useful for toddlers too. As always, ask your pediatrician if you have questions about congestion or how to use an aspirator safely.
NoseFrida: who it’s for (plus gift ideas)
The NoseFrida is for new parents, grandparents, caregivers and anyone preparing for a baby's first cold. It is also a famous baby-shower gift, partly because of the reaction it gets.
- Expectant parents building a baby registry
- Baby showers where you want a practical gift
- A funny-plus-useful set with the mustache pacifier
- Grandparents who babysit during cold season
Pros and cons
What we like
- Tip stays outside the nostril, per the maker
- Disposable hygiene filters
- Most parts are top-rack dishwasher safe
- Compact for a diaper bag
- Very popular with parents
What gives us pause
- The concept takes getting used to
- Filters are single-use and need restocking
- Only four filters in this box
- Requires careful cleaning after each use
FAQ
Do you actually get snot in your mouth?
No. A disposable hygiene filter sits between the baby's nose and the mouthpiece, and the listing cites clinical testing showing it stops mucus and germs.
What comes in the box?
One NoseFrida nasal aspirator and four hygiene filters.
How do you clean the NoseFrida?
Put the blue piece, red mouthpiece and filter cap on the top dishwasher rack. Wipe the see-through tubing with 70 percent rubbing alcohol.
What age is it for?
The brand says it is designed for newborns and infants from birth, and it can also be used for toddlers.
The verdict
The NoseFrida SnotSucker is weird, gross and genuinely helpful, which is a combination only parenting can produce. For more oddly practical finds, see the Squatty Potty or browse our strange things to buy on Amazon.