neither of my boys acted like it hurt...they didn't care when I cleaned it or anything else. I will say that the youngest had a "plastibell" where my oldest was done like freehand. The plastibell was much cleaner and easier to care for...
This was the smallest one they had, I'm gonna check with another shop tomorrow to see if they have a smaller one. Plus...my nose is REALLY little, so I don't know if that is why it looks bigger too..