All of us fall ill at some point of time or the other, in our life. In such a scenario, a visit to the doctor and consumption of medicines becomes inevitable. Whether they taste bad or good, which they rarely do, we know that we have to take the medicine and this is what we do. However, giving medicine to kids is a different thing altogether. Neither are they as mature, nor as sensible as you are. So, it is your responsibility to make them understand the reason for taking medicine and ensure that even a single dose is not missed. In the following lines, we will provide you tips on, how to give medicine to a child.
Ways to Give Children Medicine
- Never ever lie about the taste of the medicine. The child is going to find about it soon enough. So, while you might get him/her to take medicine the first time, the second time will become a harrowing experience.
- Always be sure about how much medicine is to be given to the child, how many times in a day. At the same time, read what is inside the medicine, to prevent any allergic reactions later on.
- In case of younger infants, you can try mixing some medications with applesauce, cranberry juice or ice cream.
- Use a little imagination while giving the medicine to your child. It might make the process easier.
- In case of tablets, you can grind them into powder and mix them with any food item, such as pudding, to give to your child.
- For liquid medicine, shake well before use. Thereafter, use medicine dropper, oral syringe, medicine cup or medicine spoon to give it to your child.
- Always be patient while giving medicine to your child. Getting angry will only make him/her more stubborn.
- Tell your child the reason for giving the medicine. For example, it will make the pain go away. This might make him/her more receptive to medication.
- When your child takes medicine without creating a fuss, make sure to praise the child.
