[header] How to relieve stuffy nose in toddlers [title] Use a nasal aspirator to remove excess mucus from the toddler's nasal passages. [step] Since most toddlers are not able to blow their noses, they require additional assistance in order to clear their stuffy noses. A nasal aspirator, also known as a bulb syringe, uses suction to pull mucus from the nostrils. 
Nasal aspirators have a bulb section and a long, narrow section you insert into the nostrils. [substeps] Have the child lay down on your lap.