Medicines: Toddler, Puppets

51 answers

Child Won't Take Medication

My 19 month old son will not take medication when he is sick. He will spit it out, throw up or cry and scream. It is awful. Any suggestions?

Sinusitis or Congestion

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16 Month Old Refusing Necessary Nebulizer Treatments

My 16 month old daughter needs 4x daily nebulizer treatments. The doctor says the mask will not do, she must put the nozzle in her mouth and inhale or breathe in the medicine. My daughter clamps her jaw shut, turns her head side to side and grabs at the nozzle. If I manage to get it in her mouth - she sticks her tongue in it and essentially stops it up. As I type this I see the humorous picture - but starting each morning and ending each day this way is a nightmare. We have tried putting it in our mouths, showing her how, letting her...