Things In The Nose

What do you do if your child puts a bead up their nose? Or some other small object? This question came up today in another group.

First, make sure your child is breathing okay and not choking. Don't try to fish out the object- you are more likely to just push it back further.

Have your child lie down and you tell them you are going to blow in their mouth. Most children will accept this idea, as silly as it sounds! Close the other nostril with your finger, and cover the child's mouth with yours. Blow sharply into their mouth. Frequently, the first try is not hard enough, so try again with a bigger breath.

The pressure of the air will push the bead out of the nostril, probably bumping off of your own cheek, usually with a good amount of slime! (That's why I have the parent do it rather than doing it myself!).

If you have tried this a few times and can't get it to come out, you may need to see a doctor.