Booger Removal For Dummies

I think I've somewhat mastered the art of baby booger removal. I've been asking around, trying to find out from people who have walked this road before me, how they do it successfully. I've had many suggestions and I tried them all. We even boought the following state of the art innovations to help us achieve our task:

1) I call this the PIGEON Booger Tweezer
It has rounded tips so you don't damage your baby's nose. However, this gadget only works if the booger has hardened and it is not too far in.

2) The NUK Nose cleaner
This fellow does not really work for us cos' the suction hole is too big for our baby's nose.

3) This is the PIGEON Nose cleaner Suction Syringe
This was what we originally wanted to get but could not find. The syringe tip is small enough to be inserted into the baby's nose and it is soft so it does not injure the baby.

All these were well and good, but the best way I've discovered is...this!
The good old cotton bud.

This is how I do it:

Step 1
Pray!

Step 2
Wet the cotton tips.

Step 3
Swaddle your baby so that he/she will be easier to handle.

Step 4
Insert the cotton bud into the nose and gently twirl it before making a slight scooping action against the wall of the nose as you remove the cotton bud.

Either of the following should take place:
1) The booger comes out with the cotton bud like it is supposed to.
or...
2) Your baby will feel irritated by the moist cotton bud and sneeze the booger out.

Sometimes, you may need to use a nose cleaner (the suction kind) to suck out the remaining mucus when it is wet.

Points to note when attempting to remove your baby's booger:
1) Have good lighting. Know where the target is before insertion.
2) Be confident and do it swiftly.
3) Be prepared to use your fingers.

I'm thinking of investing in this. It looks like what they use at the clinic, should be more effective. Till then, I'm doing it the primative method...haha!