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How to Get Kids to Take Medicine…Without a Fight

June 18, 2015 by Jackie Cravener 11 Comments

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nauzene Kids for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

How to Get Kids to Take Medicine...Without a Fight

 

Have you ever given a sick toddler medicine? It’s not always a pretty picture…usually they fight and spit it back in your face, at least this has been my experience since my son has learned to just spit it out.  But what I’ve learned after having two kids is that there is an easier way to do it! You don’t have to resort to trying to hold your toddler down or chase them through the house trying to get them to cooperate. If you’ve had a hard time getting your kids to take their medicine especially when it’s necessary to have the doses taken, then take a look at some of our helpful tips below.

1. Let them be in control. If your child’s older and able to take the medicine themselves without making much of a mess, let them. Fill the medicine dropper up for them so that you know they’re getting the right amount and have them put it on a spoon to take themselves. When your child knows they have control over the situation it usually makes it easier.

2. Try using an oral syringe. This is a lot easier to use than the cups, and a lot faster to. Place the oral syringe in the back of the cheek and follow with a chaser like apple juice.

3. Reward them. Because what child doesn’t like a reward? Let them know that if they take the medicine without an argument they can pick a treat for afterwards.

4. Talk to them. Explain to them why they need to take the medicine and what it’s going to do for them. Sometimes when you child’s throwing a fit all you need to do is be rational with them and explain to them what’s going on.

5. Use a decoy. Mix the medicine with a juice or something sweet like a spoonful of yogurt.

6. Make it a game. My kids love playing doctor, using their stuffed animals as their patients. Grab some pretend medicine “water” and your child’s medicine, then have them give you your medicine then you can give them theirs.

7. Get a Good Tasting Medicine. This is so important, and can save you so much hassle. The biggest reason kids refuse their medicine is because of the “yucky” flavor. We started using Nauzene® and the kids love the natural grape flavor. What’s even better is that Nauzene Kids which relieves nausea and upset tummies from kids 2 and up, is a gentle homeopathic formula. Both gluten and paraben free, it also contains no artificial flavors, dyes, or salicylates.

Like with everything in your medicine cabinet, please make sure to read and follow all label instructions before using.

How to Get Kids to Take Medicine...Without a Fight

 

One thing about having kids is that when they get sick most of the time the whole family shares the bug. So not only is Nauzene recommended by pediatricians for your kids but it’s also great for adults too, providing relief for the whole family!

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Share with us some tips you use to successfully get your kids to take their medicine in the comments below. One lucky reader who leaves a comment will win a Nauzene® care package!

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  1. Terrance Cravener says

    July 6, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    We always give the kids something to drink immediately after taking the medicine to help get rid of the taste.

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  2. Alida says

    July 6, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    I don’t have any amazing tricks but you had some great ones in this post! Love the decoy idea!

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  3. Rhetta says

    July 6, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    You give a lot of good ideas,Im going to try them the next time I have to give the kids there medicine.

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  4. Lacee Fink says

    July 6, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    My mom used to have us eat a popsicle before we took medicine! It helped out so much!

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  5. satrntgr says

    July 6, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    We had to use liquid for so long. My son just recently learned how to swallow a pill…at 14. Crazy!!

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  6. maggiesblog2 says

    July 6, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    These are great tips! My youngest has to take allergy meds every night and I have to hold him down to take it lol.

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  7. Elizabeth O. says

    July 7, 2015 at 5:17 am

    These are great tips. Getting kids to take their meds is not easy.

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  8. Dogvills says

    July 7, 2015 at 5:19 am

    I prepare a glass of juice for my kids to take away the taste of liquid medicine. These are awesome tips.

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  9. Liz Mays says

    July 7, 2015 at 8:23 am

    The syringe worked really well for my kids. A good tasting medicine is the real key though. 🙂

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  10. Carly Brydon Anderson says

    July 8, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    These are some great tips! I usually use a syringe and it has worked out really well for us.

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  11. Yona Williams says

    July 9, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    This makes me think of how my best friend was just telling me how her middle child actually seeks out the colorful syringe that she uses to give medicine to her youngest. I guess letting her be in control would be easy to accomplish when giving her medicine.

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