I'm a first aider – here's the 'mother's kiss' trick that could save your little one | The Sun

KIDS are mischievous and often like to hide things where their parents can't find them.

Their boisterous ways can also mean they like to stick things up their nose, as they wonder just how far they can push it.


Whether it's a little bit of Lego, pens or popcorn, the list really is endless.

Experts at CPR Kids said that it's little ones between the ages of 2 and 5 that are most likely to try putting something up their nostrils.

Sarah Hunstead, former paediatric nurse, explained that there is a simple method that can be used at home in order to remove the object.

This she said, is called the 'mother's kiss' trick.

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Posting to Instagram she said: "This works best with objects that are fully blocking the nostril.

"The idea is that the parent or caregiver blows into the child’s mouth while blocking the clear nostril, creating positive pressure.

"The object will then hopefully be pushed out, likely with a torrent of snot!"

In order to give parents all the tools they need to react in this situation, she said there are four key steps you should follow.

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1. Relax

Taking a second to relax and reassure your child is key.

Explain to them that you're just going to give them a big kiss.

2. Block

Then you need to block the clear nostril – so the one they haven't got stuck something up.

You can do this with your finger.

3. Seal

With a good seal, you should place your mouth over their mouth.

4. Breathe

Finally you should breathe into their mouth and as you start to feel some resistance to your breath, give a short, sharp puff of air.

Hopefully, these steps will have removed the object.

The guru added: "You can repeat it, but make sure your child isn’t too distressed.

"Never attempt to remove the object with tweezers etc, it can cause trauma and distress.

"If you can’t get it out with the kiss method, you will need to seek medical help!"

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The technique has previously been published in medical studies and is found to be effective.

In an emergency always dial 999 or 911 if you're in the US.

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