How do i get my 2 year old to take her medicine without spitting it out?

Question

I've tried pinching her cheeks together like the nurses to at the hospital, but she still manages to spit most of it out. Any Suggestions?

the thing is....the medicine actually does taste good, thats why the doctor gave me that specific script......shes just being stubborn.

Answer 1

i used to have the same problem with my daughter. try not to force it to her try letting her do it her self. like i would give my Lil girl the Lil measurement cup with the medicine in it and tell her "here mama your sick take this so you won't be sick" she' ll prob. be scared but tell her it taste like candy" and say look i have a cup of water so you can take it after .. also let her take her time taking it .. just make it seem like its something fun to do and she wont be scared.... and you don't feel scared ....

Answer 2

Have you tried the chewable versions? I know when my daughter was that age it was like wrestling a piggy to get her to take meds, then I had an "AHA!" moment where I realized "she has a mouth full of teeth" and I got the chewables and never had another problem. Good luck!

Answer 3

2 year old is kind of tough because it's hard to reason with them, this maybe a bad habit for her to learn but maybe try to bribe her with going to the park, play games, watch her fav movie or tv show, or let her eat what she wants (like a cookie or something) if she drinking the medicine,

Answer 4

What helps my daughter who is also two, is taking a oral syringe and aiming toward the cheek. My hubby, blows into her face, causing a natural reflex of shallowing. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

You have to let her take it on HER terms. I don;t tell my children medicine tastes good when it does not. Otherwise they will not trust me in other matters, such as when I tell them that even though its yucky it WILL help them feel better. Unles it is potentially life saving, I don;t force them to take it either. They can either take it and feel better or be miserable.