When it comes to giving medicines to our children there are only two options: it is something simple and fast or it becomes an epic tragicomedy.
Just the how to administer medications to our children It is one of the many things for which mothers ask for help in social networks or our friends. I share some personal advice, as well as the recommendations of the experts.
My experience with medicines and my daughter
Personally, the only stage in which we found it a bit difficult to give Lucia the medicines was when she was a baby. Fortunately, most medications at that age come with a dropper so administration is relatively simple.
The problem arises mainly when they grow up, since now the medications come in other presentations and they are already able to turn their faces or push your hand so you don't give them the medicine.
Knowing that this could be a problem, I took precautions and decided that we should take a positive attitude to this situation. This is how we came back from taking something fun and good medicine:
- Explain why you need to take your medicine. Your child is probably feeling bad and the last thing he wants is for you to tell him to drink a syrup that tastes horrible. Ideally, patiently explain how medicines work to fight the disease and that taking the medication will help you feel better.
- Make it fun Instead of saying "Take, it's time for medicine"You can do something that my husband does and works 100% of the time (previous talk about why medicines are necessary). When the time comes for the next dose, he shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude while saying very excited"Who wants to take their medicine?", to which Lucia responds:"Yoooooo!"It is really infallible, but I emphasize that it is very necessary to explain in a friendly and positive way the reason why you need to take your medicine.
- If your child resists, do not try forcibly. I know it can be desperate, but remember that forces or shoes do not enter. It is best to be patient, wait a few minutes, explain again why you are asking him to take them and try again.
They are really very simple steps that have worked for us, I know that each child is different but taking a more friendly approach and as a game can work wonders.
Professional recommendations
As I know that perhaps what works for me may not work for everyone, I sought some advice from pediatricians. I found this video of the Food and Drug Administration of the United States (FDA) with recommendations for administering medications to children:
Similarly, I found this video with recommendations from the Royal and Illustrious College of Pharmacists of Seville, some resemble those of the FDA but also offers other options:
Both videos provide very practical and simple advice so that giving medications to our children is not a difficult time for us.
What do you do so that your children take medications easily?
