How to get a 4 month old to take medication??

Question

My 4 month old has a double ear infection and bronchiolitis. She is on amoxicillin and Tylenol. She spits out most of the meds every time. Any tips on how to get her to take her meds without a huge fight??? TIA!

Answer

Usually if you squirt the medicine on the side of the mouth toward the back, reflexes cause babies to swallow.

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Just squirt it down with the syringe. Do it slowly and toward the back of the throat but don’t gag her.

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You can also get MINI bottles for medicine . With the nipple and everything. I use that for any medicine for my baby . Super easy!

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I would mix it with a small amount of formula or breastmilk then either syringe it or give it via bottle if she is bottle fed.

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Squirt it in with the syringe and give her a pacifier right after to help her suck it down! Works like a charm for us!

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Thanks everyone!!!

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Mix it in juice. That works for my toddler.

How to get a 4 month old to take medication??

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