My son is nearly 2 1/2 years old and hates taking liquid medicine. Any of you veteran parents have any ideas? Thanks!
2007-09-27 05:38:37 · 8 answers · asked by Mrs. Senzig 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I always mixed it with a little bit of her favorite juice.
2007-09-27 05:49:32 · answer #1 · answered by mrspoppy1004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, I know exactly what you are going through, My two step kids would just about jump out of a window, when they heard they were the ones going to be taking the medicine.
They would let it ooze out of their mouth or the baby she is three now, would just refuse to take it or would spit it out..
If you buy a syringe, one that has 5mls on it...Or ask your doctor they should be able to give you one for free, even your pharmacist....They work wonders. put it in the child's mouth, stick it back just a little, and shoot... Also let The child can"HELP" you do this, by pushing the top down on the syringe, this makes it less of a bad thing and more of a nicer thing..Thought no matter the child's age. speak with them on the importance of medicine safety, and tell them that you are the only one allowed to do this. some kids are never told about medicine being a danger as well and they can sometimes try and take medicine when they don't need it...BEST OF LUCK>
2007-09-27 05:52:26 · answer #2 · answered by Just Wondering 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 2 1/2 year old twins hate it too! we've had success using an oral syringe and putting meds in juice. if the medicine tastes REALLY bad we put it in ice cream - goes down like a charm :)
good luck!
2007-09-27 05:54:43 · answer #3 · answered by andinuri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit him & his favourite toy/teddy down n tell him that teddy has a sore tummy n needs 2 have magic juice bt he needs some one 2 show him how 2 do it...n "he would like 2 ask u 2 show him as ur his friend"
works a treat with my nephew...good luck
2007-10-01 04:51:26 · answer #4 · answered by spinklet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well they make all sorts of good tasting medicines for kids, although I'm sure you've tried those already.....lol. Also are you trying with a spoon, or one of those little "turkey baster" things? if not try with that and just "shoot" it down his throat before he even get a chance to cry about it. Other than that unfortunately it's just a matter of "making" him take it.......ie holding his mouth open and putting it in there and making him swallow.......it stinks, but my son is now 3.5 and he did the same things as your son, but now he just takes it like a "big" boy
2007-09-28 08:29:57 · answer #5 · answered by Lew A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't know if they still have them, but my grandson liked those ones made into suckers.
2007-09-27 05:47:46 · answer #6 · answered by Sandie B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh i feel for you ,go buy an oral syringe makes life a lot easier
2007-09-27 05:44:12 · answer #7 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him it's candy or put in his juice.
2007-09-27 05:50:24 · answer #8 · answered by Hot Chocolate 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋