what do you do for a 3year old who is being difficult and wont take his meds??

Question

hes my little brother, and as his big sister ((im 14)) i have 2 take care of him while my grandparents are at work, well noah ((my little brother)) just decided he didnt want to take his medicine((sp?)) any more, he has been sick for like 2 or 3 days, he is sick with a flu and refuses to take his medicine. so0o0o0o0o0o0o what do i do to make him take his meds?? thanks to those who answer!! =}

Answer 1

You can usually mix it into a smoothie or something like that... I used to take my son's chewable medicine/vitamins and pound them into powder in a plastic bag, then blend them into a smoothie with some fruit, some yogurt, ice, and fruit juice. You can put liquid meds into this concoction, too.

Unless the meds are prescribed by a doctor, if he doesn't want to take them don't make him. Most over the counter meds only treat the symptoms, not the illness itself, anyway.

Answer 2

Hi there... As a mother of a three year old special needs little guy who hates medicine I have done a lot of mixing the medicine into different foods if its a liquid. I usually offer up a fruit snack and sneak the medicine into it and he seems to eat it alright and maybe it is something you could try on your little brother.

Answer 3

For children medicine they are usually chewables or liquid med. I say crush the pills and mix them in his drinks or food and do the same with the liquid medicine.

You can also call his doctor for alternative methods, but don't force it down his throat. You can also try rewarding him for taking his medicine and admonishing (scolding) him for not taking it. Take away a toy, or make an earlier bed time or take away tv time.

Answer 4

if the medicine is a pill you can crush it an put it in pudding (some meds arent allowed to be crushed). im guessing its liquid though since hes 3. you can put the recommended dose in his favorite juice or stir it into pudding or applesauce. may help kill the taste. also , pretend like your taking it too. maybe he will want to be cool like big sis and follow your lead. also, get him to hold his nose, give the med and then a quick drink b4 he lets go of his nose. your nose effects the taste buds and when its not working right you cant taste anything.good luck!!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

My 2 year old is the same way and the only way I got her to take medicine was when I bought these new quick diddolving thin strips, she loves them!

Answer 7

YOU should not be responsible for administering his medicine to him anyway. YOU are a minor and that is something that NEEDS to be taken care of by an adult. If your grandparents can't be there to do it then they need to get him an adult babysitter who can. Not another child. And yes at 14 you are in the eyes of the LAW considered a child...

Answer 8

I have a stubborn two-year-old. When she decides that she's not going to do something, she doesn't! I find it useful to provide incentives (yup, bribery!) like some candies (gummies or something like that) or distractions...like a movie she loves. While she's engrossed, I slip it in her mouth. Don't threaten, don't be mean, don't boss. Just take control of the situation. Good luck, love!

Answer 9

Make him sit in a corner until he agrees to take them without a fuss.

Promise a treat if he takes it.

Threaten to call Grandma and tell on him if he doesn't.

Answer 10

I would say try it in the food i think he will take it then.