Frida Baby NoseFrida

Place a new hygiene filter into the filter chamber before each use. Never use the NoseFrida without a filter — this is both the hygiene safeguard and what maintains proper suction.

Connect all components until the tube clicks into position. A proper click means the seal is correct and suction will work as intended.

A few drops of saline nasal spray in each nostril helps loosen thick or dried mucus before suctioning, making it significantly easier to clear. This step is especially useful for stubborn or crusty blockages.

Lay them on their back or hold them securely upright. If possible, have a second person hold their arms and torso still — a wriggling baby makes this harder than it needs to be.

Hold the large blue tube firmly against the outside of one nostril to create a seal. Do not insert it inside the nostril. The seal is what creates the suction, take a moment to get it right.

Breathe in gently and steadily through the red mouthpiece. Move the tube in a slow circular motion against the nostril — you'll hear and see the mucus moving through the clear tube when it's working. Repeat on the other nostril.

Disassemble all components. Dispose of the used filter. Wash the nasal tube, mouthpiece, and filter cap in the dishwasher (top rack) or by hand with warm soapy water. Clean the clear tube with isopropyl alcohol if needed.

You place the large blue tube against the outside of your baby's nostril (not inside it) and breathe in gently through the red mouthpiece. The suction draws mucus up the clear tube into a collection chamber. A disposable hygiene filter sits between the collection chamber and the mouthpiece, preventing any mucus or bacterial transfer toward you. The filter is clinically proven to work, nothing reaches your mouth.

Yes — the NoseFrida is safe from birth. The non-invasive design means the tube sits against the outside of the nostril rather than inside it, so there is no risk of inserting it too deep or irritating delicate nasal tissue. Parent-controlled suction self-limits naturally. It is BPA-free, phthalate-free, and latex-free polypropylene, made in Sweden. If your newborn has persistent congestion, difficulty breathing, or fever, always consult your GP or child health nurse.

No — when used with a clean, intact hygiene filter in place. The filter is clinically proven to prevent mucus and bacterial transfer between child and parent. Replace the filter after each use and never use the NoseFrida without one. Note that clinical evidence covers bacterial transfer specifically, viral particles are smaller and the same evidence base does not apply. As a parent, you're regularly exposed to your baby's coughs and sneezes regardless of the NoseFrida.

After every use — or at minimum after each illness session. Filters are single-use for hygiene and suction maintenance. A used filter loses its filtering properties and may also reduce suction effectiveness. During cold season you'll go through multiple filters per day. Buy the replacement filter pack (FB-NFF) when you buy the NoseFrida so you never run out.

Disassemble after every use. The blue nasal tube, red mouthpiece, and filter cap are top-rack dishwasher safe, the easiest cleaning method. The clear connecting tube can be wiped with 70% isopropyl alcohol for thorough sanitising. Dispose of the used filter. Let all parts dry completely before reassembling. Never put the filter in the dishwasher — it's a single-use disposable.

Almost certainly not. Crying during NoseFrida use is completely normal, it's an unexpected sensation and babies express discomfort through crying regardless of pain. The device is non-invasive and when used correctly doesn't cause pain. Some parents find it easier with a second person holding the baby still. The crying typically stops immediately when you finish, and a breathing baby is almost always a calmer baby — so most parents find it's worth the 30 seconds of fuss.