The report card
- Clearing power25% of score7.5
Three power levels, according to Frida, which gives more range than Braun's two.
- Gentleness20% of score7.5
Soft silicone tips; start on the lowest level.
- Hygiene & cleaning20% of score6.5
Comes with a cleaning brush, but a motorised unit has more nooks than a simple tube.
- Ease of use & noise15% of score8.0
Hands-free suction, plus an optional colour-changing light to distract a fed-up baby.
- Price & running costs20% of score7.5
Reasonable at around £30, but several times the price of the manual NoseFrida.
The full review
The Electric NoseFrida swaps your lungs for a motor. Frida's current spec lists USB charging, three power levels, two soft silicone tips, a cleaning brush and a storage case, plus an optional colour-changing light designed to calm or distract your baby while you work.
On paper that's a more flexible package than Braun's two-setting aspirator, and it carries the Frida name that so many parents trust. In the UK it's stocked by Boots at around £30.
Two caveats. First, I couldn't find anything like the depth of UK owner reviews that the manual NoseFrida has, so it's harder to judge how well it holds up. Second, it's a lot more money than the manual version for what is essentially convenience. If mouth suction doesn't bother you, the original is still the better buy.
Pros and cons
What I like
- No mouth suction needed
- Three power levels
- Rechargeable, according to Frida's spec
- Cleaning brush and storage case included
What I don't
- Much pricier than the manual NoseFrida
- More parts to clean
- Fewer UK owner reviews to go on
Key specs
- Type
- Electric
- Power levels
- 3
- Charging
- USB rechargeable (Frida spec)
- Tips
- 2 soft silicone tips
- Extras
- Colour-changing light, cleaning brush, storage case
Head-to-heads
What I read
This is a research-led review. These are the main sources behind the scores, alongside patterns in verified owner reviews. How I review.