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How the hell do you get a toddler to blow their nose and not sniff it all back up?

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MarkStretch · 02/12/2011 13:34

I don't get it, DS is 2yrs 10 months and DOES NOT understand blowing his nose rather than sniffing all the snot back up.

Is there a trick to this?

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fedupwithdeployment · 02/12/2011 13:50

I used to do bogey fishing (still threaten it from time to time!!) What this involves is me rolling a bit of tissue and sticking it up DS' nostrol. It tickles and he sneezed. Out with the snot! I also had a French thing designed to suck the snot out of babies' noses. Truey revolting, but actually quite useful.

Eventually he picked it up and then there is bribery.

Good luck!

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MarkStretch · 02/12/2011 20:38

Bogey fishing sounds like a great idea! I am fed up of the snot across the face look!

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Albrecht · 02/12/2011 22:17

I haven't tried it yet as ds is too young still but I read on here, tell them to blow out birthday candles but with their mouth closed.

belindarose · 03/12/2011 18:58

My dd is the opposite and loves to snort it out. Didn't teach her though and it's thoroughly gross, but I suppose healthier than sucking it back up!

GirlWithALlamaTattoo · 04/12/2011 20:42

My auntie taught me to laugh with my mouth closed.

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