The report card
- Clearing power25% of score9.0
You control the suction directly, so it's easy to be as firm or as gentle as the moment needs.
- Gentleness20% of score9.0
The nozzle seals against the outside of the nostril rather than going inside, and Frida says it's suitable from birth.
- Hygiene & cleaning20% of score7.5
A filter stops mucus reaching you and the main parts are dishwasher safe, but the filters are single use.
- Ease of use & noise15% of score8.0
Silent, simple and quick, though it takes two hands and a little nerve the first time.
- Price & running costs20% of score8.5
Well under £10, plus replacement filters.
The full review
The NoseFrida is a clear tube with a soft blue nozzle at one end and a thin tube with a red mouthpiece at the other. You hold the nozzle against the outside of your baby's nostril to make a seal and suck gently through the mouthpiece. A disposable filter sits in between, which Frida says is clinically proven to stop mucus or germs transferring to you.
It sounds grim, but it's hugely popular for good reason. You're in complete control of the suction, it makes no noise to startle your baby, and there's no motor to fail. At John Lewis it averages 4.7 stars from more than 900 reviews.
The ongoing cost is filters. Four come in the box and Frida says to replace the filter after every use, so expect to buy refills during a bad cold season. Cleaning is easy: the nasal tube, mouthpiece and filter cap go in the top rack of the dishwasher, while the thin tube needs cleaning separately according to Frida's instructions.
Pros and cons
What I like
- Precise, parent-controlled suction
- Silent, so less likely to upset your baby
- Filter keeps mucus away from your mouth
- Dishwasher-safe main parts
What I don't
- Single-use filters are an ongoing cost
- Mouth-powered suction isn't for everyone
- Needs two hands
Key specs
- Type
- Manual, mouth-powered
- Age
- From birth
- In the box
- Aspirator plus 4 hygiene filters
- Filters
- Single use, replace after every use
- Cleaning
- Nasal tube, mouthpiece and filter cap are top-rack dishwasher safe
- Materials
- BPA and phthalate free
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.