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Thursday, January 31, 2008

Nasal rinsing and almost-5-year olds...

apparently do not go well together. I took Fairy to the doctor today, as she was complaining, and sobbing, about ear pain this morning. That, and her cough has gotten no better. Anyhow, her doctor recommended nasal rinsing to clear any pain-causing blockages before we resort to medication, but I'll tell you, the whole actual process did not go over well with my girl. Now she's on her second nap of the day. I'll try the rinsing again tonight - maybe if I get the water/solution just a little warmer....

Any tips on this process?

2 comments:

  1. i have several friends who swear by netty pots, which i think you can get at whole foods or other slightly alternative stores, maybe even regular drugstores...
    i've never used one but they go on and on about them.

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  2. wow. i just did a quick search and there's even several youtube videos showing how to use a netty (neti?) pot. you could let her watch the videos before you try it to show her how it works.

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