We also use the saline nose spray. Jake gets boogers--I mean real boogers--baby ones still, but he needs help poor guy--LOL. I use the saline spray to loosen then up and then plunge. Keeps him clear and clean. He HATES getting his nose plunged though and now he's kicking and moving his hands on mine, it is getting harder and harder to do.
I know what you mean - my husband and I have to take turns holding the baby's arms down while the other suctions out his nose. That has to be so uncomfortable for the little guy, poor thing.