Hi! Do you parents clean your toddler's nose?

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Generally, there is no need to clean a toddler’s nose. You can simply dab the sides of his/her nose with a washcloth during face washing. However, when your toddler is having a blocked nose, you can try these suggestions to help ease his/her discomfort: http://sg.theasianparent.com/your-childs-blocked-nose-what-you-need-to-know/2/ Or if your child is having a runny nose, here are some things you can try: http://sg.theasianparent.com/kids-runny-nose-need-know/3/ Lastly, it’s always useful to teach your child how to blow his/her nose. Best way will be to lead by example. Do a demonstration for him/her and let your child model after you. Break up the steps (take a breathe in, hold a tissue to the nose and ask him/her to blow out through his/her nose while keeping her mouth close) to help your child understand the process better.

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