How do you get kids to drink their medicine?
By astreadido
@astreadido (608)
Philippines
September 13, 2011 12:43am CST
Our kids (2 girls; 3 yr old and 1 yr old) had fever, cold and cough last week and we are having difficulty in making them drink their medicines. We tried talking to them, begging them, on how it will make them feel better, but they still refuse. We even tried forcing them physically to drink the medicine, but all to no good. I would like to ask for tips on the best way to make them drink their medicines. Your suggestions will be highly appreciated.
3 responses
@ily12011 (108)
• United States
14 Sep 11
My Daughter Don't give me a problem most of the time unless she is really not feeling good.
but my sister has had problems with her kids and she has tried putting it in their juice or milk or water which ever you want to use and see if that helps. :)
@Raven7317 (691)
• United States
13 Sep 11
If your pharmacy is able, ask them to flavor the medication. You could also try putting it in their drinks/food. This worked for me! Good luck!
@bewitched13 (792)
• India
13 Sep 11
The easiest way to make kids drink their medicines is to reward them for their act. Reward them their favorit eatables or things if they cooperate to have their medicine without any fuss. You can even scare them of an injection if they refuse to take the medicine. Most of the children are scared of injections and they prefer to take the oral medicine. Happy mylotting.
