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Our 21 month old daughter had a cold with runny nose, which seemed to morph into a sinus infection which we feared had become an ear infection after she began wailing and pulling at her ears.
Then I tried this remedy, since it was New Year's and the doctors offices were closed and we were in a pickle.
Did I mention that youngest was wailing? Yes, she's got a pair of lungs on her, no problem in that regard mind you.
So, I mixed up a non-iodized saline solution (with Epsom salt to boot for good measure) warmed it up, dissolved it, and found a modified use for the mandatory toddler nose-bulb de-snotter. Instead of pulling mucous out, I shot the saline solution up her nostril.
She protested; mightily.
Then, she coughed, and the world's largest snot-ball came flying out of her mouth.
She's was fine and spunky within seconds.
No more screaming.
Same cannot be said for my wife, who was holding her at the time, when she noticed where said snot-ball had landed.
But what's the cost of a good shirt compared with bringing relief to your youngster?
Particularly since it wasn't MY good shirt.
