My two year old son spits it out everytime even if we give him a little at a time do you know of a way to get him to take it!!!
2006-09-12 01:38:40 · 18 answers · asked by AmandaB 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
it's a liquid medicine! and he hates to eat unless he's feeding himself (he loves to make a mess) he's a very difficult 2 yr old....(lol)
2006-09-12 01:54:38 · update #1
My son is also 2 years. Last time when he had fever, we were struggling to give him the antibiotic which was not tasting good. Finally, I tried mixing it with some fruit flavored yogurt and it worked.
First give a couple of spoonfuls of yogurt (not with the medicine), then give the one with medicine, then, continue giving a few more spoonfuls of yogurt immediately, as a reward.
Another thing that worked was that I handed over the medicine dose to him and he fed himself as a big boy.
You could also try using a dropper.
2006-09-12 03:20:55 · answer #1 · answered by Newme 3 · 6⤊ 2⤋
My son has recently developed the same problem. Usually what I do to get him to take his medicine is to firmly explain that "mommy wants you to get better. You don't want to be sick do you?" No child enjoys feeling that way. Also you could try a medicine dropper or what my son likes is those medicine dispensers that look like a spoon. I let him drink it down, add water, and tell him to take a drink after-wards. Depending on whether the medicine is over the counter or prescription, try giving him chewables, it may surprise you that he is ready for that and it will make medicine time less of a hassle for both of you! :)
2006-09-12 04:59:11 · answer #2 · answered by princezz051 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had to mix it with pudding or applesauce . I would take a spoon or two of the pudding or applesauce and hide the medicine in it and then my kids would take it. It also depends on what the medicine is for and if it is liquid or pill that can be powdered.
2006-09-12 01:51:24 · answer #3 · answered by wolfy1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For kids like that i use those squishy plunger medicines, so you can squirt the medicine in his mouth directly. Have him open wide and slide the thing as far back along the side of his tongue as you can, he'll have to swallow when its that far back, just dont gag him. Follow it directly with a piece of cookie, or bread, or fruit, or SOMETHING he'll readily swallow.
And tell him to stop spitting it out. Just dont let him spit it back out, tell him he's not allowed to.
2006-09-12 01:54:12 · answer #4 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry. Unless you give him no choice, but to take it and reprimand him for spitting it and making a mess, then it's your mess. A 2-yr old shouldn't be the one making the choices. Explain that he better take it because you will be very upset. Be very authoritive!
2006-09-12 02:31:48 · answer #5 · answered by ControVerse 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 06:39:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him an ice pop right before. When he is halfway through tell him here and give him the medicine. He will not taste it much. Also, use the syringe you can get at the pharmacy. Just shoot it into his mouth quickly. Then hand him his pop back.
2006-09-12 01:47:07 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
put it in his favorite food, show him dad doing it, tell him that he will be like his favorite TV person if he takes it"scooby, superman",get dissalvables, crush it into a powder and put it in his drink, or ice cream,hold his mouth closed until he eats it(harsh but it if that's you last choice to make you baby healthy you will do anything), get your baby into the habit of taking medicine so that he will take it without fussing, the thing is getting him to take it more than once, Good luck!
2006-09-12 01:53:31 · answer #8 · answered by madly in love 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if you can mix it with juice or food - if so I'd suggest putting it in with his juice or apple sauce. Ask the pharmacist before doing so.
and remember - never tell a child medicine is candy.
Good luck!
2006-09-12 01:47:41 · answer #9 · answered by HCC 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just about all pharmacies add fun favorite kid flavors to any medicine for a small fee usualy 2-4$
2006-09-12 01:43:49 · answer #10 · answered by Michelle 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋