Quickly and gently removes mucus via mouth suction HOW TO USE Step 1: Lay your baby face-up on a changing table or hold him on your lap with his head on your knees. Step 2: Insert the nose-piece gently into baby's nostril and place the mouthpiece in your mouth. Step 3: Inhale through the mouth-piece. Start slowly and gradually increase the suction strength until the mucus is sucked into the nasal aspirator. Step 4: If the mucus is too dry or too thick, use some saline to soften the mucus before applying suction. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1: Disassemble the parts. Step 2: Clean the parts with warm water and soap after each use. Step 3: Leave the parts dry before rejoining them