Great invention, with us always in use when the little runny nose. Our baby had the first colds of 6 months, since we take the part. Baby complains sometimes, but he has become used to it, noting that the Schlodder is then out. If you've done it a few times, takes the double-sided suction 10/15 seconds. By disconnecting the baby / toddler but good in the "handle" have. I put my in my lap, with the left hand holding / I hit the head on the end on my left torso side, Helping Hand drawn then quickly. Or baby / kid sitting in front of me and I suck off quickly. All depends on the child and the situation. It is best to try it out with themselves, then you also know how far one can go.