I don’t know why, but kids sometimes decide to cram things up their nose. (My own kids haven’t tried this yet, although we did have to visit the doctor for a Lego in the ear.) There’s actually a simple, Heimlich-style trick that can get the object out safely, and it works more often than not. The technique is called the “Parent’s Kiss” and basically you’ll be blowing your kid’s nose. Yes, it’s a little weird, but it could save you a couple hours of sitting in the emergency room or doctor’s office, so listen up: Step 1: Use your finger to close the nostril that doesn’t have the object stuck in it. Step 2: Press your lips over your child’s mouth. Step 3: Blow a quick blast of air into their mouth (think back to the last time you tried to shoot a spitball through a straw). To be a real pro at this technique, start step 3 by blowing slowly, until you feel some air resistance. That means the kid is closing their glottis to keep you from blowing air into their lungs. With the glottis closed, your sharp puff of air will be especially effective. If it doesn’t work, you can try again. A review of eight studies found that the technique works 60 percent of the time. And even when it doesn’t pop the object out, it often pushes the object to a place where it’s more visible, and easier for the doctor to reach Source
