Feeding medicines to children requires a comfortable environment, and depending on the age of the child, choose the appropriate container to feed the medicine, such as a dropper, a small spoon and so on.
Different dosage forms are available for children of different ages. It is recommended to use syrup, water maker and punch for infants and young children, and in case of tablets they should be ground into powder with water and fed to the baby.
It is recommended to choose a quiet and comfortable environment, let the child lie on the side or half-sitting, let the child lean on the parent’s arms, feel relaxed and safe. Parents then need to gently control the child’s limbs to prevent spilling of the medicine when the child struggles or fiddles.
Children aged one year and below can be fed with a dropper; babies over one year old can also be fed with a small spoon. Parents can slowly feed the medicine into the mouth from the side of the spoon near the lower teeth, and then do not take out the spoon quickly, but observe the baby’s swallowing action before taking out the spoon; older children can be trained and encouraged to take the medicine on their own, and parents need to check in time to see if the medicine has been taken.
After taking the medicine, you can feed the baby a few mouthfuls of water or snacks that the baby usually likes to eat. Usually, the medicine is taken with lukewarm water at 40~60℃. Unless it is clearly stated in the instruction manual of the medicine, the medicine should not be mixed with milk or staple food. The medicine should not be given when the child is crying, and it is best to hold him/her up or raise his/her head slightly to avoid choking on the airway or vomiting.
When the child does not want to take the medicine, parents should not compromise and resort to injections or infusions to treat the disease, as the risks of injections and infusions are significantly higher than those of oral administration.