Why is it important to suck the nose free?

Babies cannot switch from nose breathing to mouth breathing. In case of a blocked nose they do not get enough air and react panically.

How does the battery operated nasal aspirator work?

OLAF – the elefantastic nasal aspirator works with vacuum and creates in this way a real, but gentle sucction power.
You need 2 Alkaline-Mignon (AA) batteries. Vacuum: max 50kPa.
OLAF weighs 145 g without batteries.

Is it a difficult procedure with OLAF?

No, absolutely not. Within seconds Baby’s nose will be cleaned from nasal discharge.

Are there several steps for increasing the sucction power?

No, there is only one step to run the device.

How can I most effectively aspirate Baby’s nose?

For best effects, just keep shut the other nostril carefully.
This procedure can be repeated after a short break, until the mucus is removed completely.

Is the nasal aspirator loud?

OLAF- the elefantastic nasal aspirator is noiseless, comparable with a shaver.
So nasal aspiration at night is no problem at all.

But the nasal discharge is coming out on its own, doesn’t it?

If the mucosa is swollen, the nasal discharge does not find its way out through the nostrils.

How can a banal running nose turn into a serious illness?

Due to a lack of nasal hygiene and because was not not acted preventively. The simple running nose does not lead to complications, when it is considered as serious in time.
An old french proverb says: “the running nose starts in the nose and ends in the lounge.”
A viral infection of the mucosa can extend and lead to diseases of the upper and lower airways. An inflammation of the tympanum and bronchia may occur.

The more I suck the nose of my baby, the more nasal discharge will build up?

No, of course not. The nose of your baby should be cleaned as often as an adult would clean his nose.

My two kids have a cold, can I use the nasal aspirator for both of them?

In the supply volume there are 3 silicon caps in 3 diffent colours included. To prevent from a transfer of the germs, we ask you to use for every child a separate silicone cap and to sterilize it after each use.

How long should I use the nasal aspirator?

As long as you Baby has a running nose. You may use the device on request.