Gentle, Natural Saline. Five Ways to Use It: How to Choose

Sniffle season means boogies, sniffles and snot. And, sometimes clearing a squirming kiddo's nose can feel like wrestling an octopus. We hear you! Every Boogie saline solution starts from the same simple idea: gentle saline that loosens, clears and soothes little noses. So choosing between them mostly comes down to format (drops, mist, micro-mist, wipe or gel) and what your kiddo's nose needs right now: stuffed up, crusty or dry. All five are gentle enough to use as often as needed, and all are safe from day one. Here's your parent cheat sheet to the five and who each one is best for.

Compare the Five Saline Solutions

Compare Boogie saline solutions by format, age, best use and options.
Product	Format	Recommended Age	Best for	Good to know	Scents & sizes
Saline Spray + Drops	Dual-action tip: controlled drops upside down, gentle spray upright	Newborn and up	Tiny, stuffy noses, especially newborns and infants	Non-medicated; made without fragrances, dyes or parabens; no flooding baby's nose	One size, fragrance-free
Saline Nasal Mist	Sterile saline mist in a continuous-spray can	2 years+	Boogers that won't budge; flushing dust, dirt and pollen; moisturizing dry noses	Drug-free and hypoallergenic; made with purified water and 0.9% sodium chloride; use it to flush and irrigate or simply to moisturize	Fresh (with a scented nozzle) or Unscented
Micro-Mist Saline Inhaler	The original saline inhaler: a long-lasting, continuous fine micro-mist, breathed in through a nozzle or mask for 1 to 5 minutes per session	All ages	Congestion and discomfort from colds, allergies and other irritants; soothing the upper respiratory tract	Pediatrician tested; drug-free, 100% sterile saline; safe for daily use; no batteries or charging; 1+ hour of mist per can; mask and nozzle are reusable	1.7 oz kit (includes mask and nozzle), 1.7 oz refill, 2.8 oz kit (includes mask and nozzle), 2.8 oz refill
Boogie Wipes Saline Nose Wipes	Saline wipes for the outside of the nose	All ages	Dried, stuck-on boogers; on-the-go cleanup of noses, faces and hands	Made with aloe, chamomile and vitamin E; a gentle alternative to dry tissues; external use only, do not flush	Unscented, Fresh, Lavender or Grape; 30 ct, 45ct or 90 ct or 50 ct individually wrapped
Saline Nasal Gel	Gel applied in and around the nostrils with a cotton swab or tissue	All ages	Dry, irritated noses; discomfort from colds, allergies and nosebleeds	Hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested; made with isotonic saline, aloe and botanical extracts	One size, no added fragrance

Which One Should You Choose?

Choose Saline Spray + Drops if you have a newborn or infant with a stuffy nose. The dual-action tip gives you controlled drops for the tiniest noses and a gentle spray as they grow.
Choose Saline Nasal Mist if your kiddo is 2 or older and needs a fuller flush to clear stubborn boogers, dust or pollen.
Choose the Micro-Mist Saline Inhaler (the OG!) if spraying saline up a squirming toddler's nose turns into a wrestling match. They just breathe normally while the continuous, sterile saline fine mist does the work.
Choose Boogie Wipes if the problem is on the outside: crusty, stuck-on boogers and noses rubbed raw by dry tissues.
Choose Saline Nasal Gel if their nose is dry, chapped or irritated from a cold, allergies or nosebleeds.

What They All Have in Common

Made with saline, the same thing doctors regularly recommend for clearing little noses.
Gentle enough to use as often as needed.
A fragrance-free option in every format.
Spray + Drops, Nasal Mist and the Micro-Mist Inhaler are non-medicated and drug-free.
While all five options are safe for all ages, newborns included, Saline Nasal Mist is best for ages 2 and up.
They work well together: loosen with a spray or mist, wipe clean with Boogie Wipes, then soothe with gel.
Always follow the directions on the package, or use as your pediatrician recommends.

FAQ

What's the difference between Boogie's saline solutions?

They're all built on gentle saline. The main difference is format. Spray + Drops and Nasal Mist go inside the nose to loosen and flush, the Micro-Mist Inhaler is breathed in, Boogie Wipes clean the outside of the nose, and Nasal Gel moisturizes in and around the nostrils.

Which Boogie saline solution is best for a newborn?

The Micro-Mist Inhaler and Saline Spray + Drops are best suited for newborns and infants. They gentle enough for tiny, stuffy noses, and designed for application on the littlest babies. Rest assured our other saline solutions are also safe for all ages.

When can my child start using Saline Nasal Mist?

While safe for all ages, Boogie Saline Nasal Mist is best suited for kiddos 2 years and up. For younger babies, reach for the Micro-Mist Inhaler or Saline Spray + Drops instead.

Which one is best for a dry, sore or chapped nose?

Saline Nasal Gel, which moisturizes, soothes and hydrates dry, irritated noses. For wiping, Boogie Wipes are made with aloe, chamomile and vitamin E and are a gentler choice than dry, regular tissues.

Are they drug-free?

Yes! All Boogie saline solutions are drug-free. Saline Spray + Drops, Saline Nasal Mist and the Micro-Mist Saline Inhaler are non-medicated. Nasal Mist and the Inhaler contain only purified water and 0.9% sodium chloride.

Which ones are unscented?

While all items are fragrance-free, Boogie Wipes also come in Fresh, Lavender and Grape. Saline Nasal Mist is also offered with a Fresh with a scented nozzle kids love.

How often can I use them?

All five are gentle enough to use as often as needed. For newborns and infants, use 2 to 5 drops of Saline Spray + Drops in each nostril, or follow your doctor's directions. For all items, please follow the directions on the package, or use as your pediatrician recommends.

Does the Micro-Mist Saline Inhaler need batteries?

No. It needs no batteries or charging. Twist the top to start and stop the mist. Each can gives 1+ hour of continuous mist, and the mask and nozzle can be rinsed and reused. Refills don't include a mask or nozzle, so start with the 1.7 oz or 2.8 oz kit.

Can I use more than one together?

Yes. Each one does a different job, so many parents pair them: a spray or mist to loosen, followed by Boogie Wipes to clean up, and gel to soothe afterward.