Snufflebabe Vapour Rub - 35g
The baby vapour rub — gentle eucalyptus, menthol and thyme oil vapours ease blocked noses and snuffly congestion from 3 months, when adult rubs aren't suitable. 35g jar.
- Baby vapour rub — suitable from 3 months.
- Eucalyptus oil, menthol and thyme oil.
- Eases blocked noses and bedtime snuffles.
- Apply to chest and back — never the face.
- Works by inhalation — nothing ingested. 35g.
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Never apply to the face or nostrils
From 3 months
Breathing difficulty needs a doctor
Product overview
About Snufflebabe Vapour Rub
Snufflebabe is the baby vapour rub — an inhalation vapour ointment made for little noses from 3 months old, at an age when adult rubs like Vicks VapoRub aren't suitable. The gentle blend of eucalyptus oil, menthol and thyme oil releases soothing vapours that help ease a baby's blocked nose and snuffly congestion, particularly at bedtime. 35g jar.
How it helps a blocked nose
Babies can't blow their noses, so congestion hits their sleep (and yours) hard. The vapours from the three oils gently reach stuffy airways as your baby breathes, easing the snuffles without any medicine going into their body — it works by inhalation alone.
How to use
Rub a small amount onto your baby's chest and back, where body warmth releases the vapours — never on the face, nostrils or broken skin. You can also smear a little on a tissue or muslin tied near the cot (out of reach). Check the label's safety information before first use.
Snuffles or something more?
Snuffly newborn breathing is common and usually harmless. See a GP if your baby has difficulty breathing or feeding, a persistent high temperature, or you're worried — and use saline drops and a nasal aspirator alongside the rub for stubborn congestion.
Product details
- Active ingredients Eucalyptus oil, Menthol, Thyme oil
- Vendor Snufflebabe
- SKU 4163754
Important information
Please read before purchase. The information provided regarding medicines, dietary supplements or ointments is not to be taken as medical advice.
Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if the seal under the cap is broken or missing. Always read the label and any patient information leaflet before use.
Frequently asked questions
Can babies have Vicks?
Vicks VapoRub isn't suitable under 2 years — which is exactly the gap Snufflebabe fills. It's formulated for babies from 3 months, with a gentler oil blend.
Where do I apply it?
A small amount on the chest and back, where body warmth releases the vapours. Never apply to the face, nostrils or broken skin. A smear on a tissue tied near the cot (out of reach) works too.
How does it clear a blocked nose?
The eucalyptus, menthol and thyme vapours reach stuffy airways as your baby breathes, gently easing congestion. Nothing is swallowed or absorbed — it works by inhalation.
What else helps baby congestion?
Saline nasal drops to loosen mucus, a nasal aspirator to clear it, keeping baby upright after feeds, and a humid bathroom before bed. The vapour rub combines well with all of them.
When should I see a GP?
If your baby struggles to breathe or feed, has a persistent high temperature, or the snuffles come with wheeze or a worsening cough — or whenever your instinct says it's more than a snuffly nose.
Shipping information
We deliver across mainland UK by Royal Mail Tracked, usually within 3–5 working days.
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