As a mom, there's nothing worse than seeing your child suffer while sick. As adults, we can basically tell everyone and anyone what we need when we're ill—from hot tea to a heating pad for those awful cases of the stomach flu.
But, when our children are itty bitty babies, they can't quite tell us what they need or how they feel. It's truly difficult to deal with.
Moms know that once the doctor says "medicine," it's time to worry. No mom wants to administer drugs to their small child, but if it'll make them feel better—we'll do anything.
Sure, they try to market "enjoyable" flavors like grape and cherry so that kids will like it—but, we know deep down that the flavors are nowhere near delicious and taste absolutely disgusting.
Many of us try to sneak medicine in with something delicious, like juice or milk. Others force the medicine into their child's mouth—anything to get them to feel a bit better.
Instead of forcing medicine on a cold spoon into your little babies' mouth, Facebook user Helena Lee has a new method that will be your new go-to forever. And, it'll leave you wondering why you hadn't thought of it first.
As many kid's medicines come with a syringe for easier usage, Lee found that the device fits perfectly into the top of most baby bottle tops.
She said: "FOR ALL MUMMIES... So for the last 24hours I've struggled to get Alfie to take calpol, he has ended up covered in half of it where he spits it at me.....Then I remembered seeing this trick."
Lee showed that her baby simply sucked on the bottle top and she was able to easily administer the medicine in 1, 2, 3. Clearly, her baby had no problem taking the medicine right down.
So far, the post has over 198,000 shares online and mothers also began to tag other mommy friends in the post, knowing that this trick could help a baby or two who truly needs it.
Some moms said that they have their own tricks—like placing the syringe at the very corner of their baby's mouth, allowing them to slowly take the medicine.
Another mom added that she has a special pacifier that she uses to administer medicine, which can be bought on Amazon or other baby stores like Buy Buy Baby.
As newborns and infants are very sensitive to medication, it's important to always consult your doctor before giving any medication to them while sick.
As with anyone taking medication, it's important to always take the proper dosage. To be sure your child is getting the right care and amount needed, check with your pediatrician before administering anything.
