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How do you get Calpol into a 7 month old?

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PuppyMummy · 02/01/2015 18:20

just that really. Ds is teething. I have Anbesol but can't get calpol/ibuprofen in him.

We have the syringe but he just collects it in his mouth and spits it out! we have tried small squirts, big squirts, putting it at the back and sides of his mouth. Also using a spoon, giving him the spoon and us doing the spoon.

Any tips?

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Benandhollysmum · 29/05/2018 23:26

mix it with a baby yoghurt and try one of those frozen gel teething rings

mincymoo124 · 30/05/2018 08:59

We had this problem. I found the trick is to lie them down put the syringe in towards the back of her mouth then release slowly whilst stroking her neck with my finger which makes them swallow... then when the last bit is in I put her dummy in. Also when you are using the syringe keep it in his mouth so that he can't push it out with his tongue. The neck trick definitely worked for me though so hope it works! X

Youvegotafriendinme · 30/05/2018 23:47

Put the calpol tube in to the teat from a bottle and let LO suck the medicine through the teat. Videos on you tube if you need it

KW89 · 04/06/2018 05:34

We use a syringe. A little squirt then put dummy in... another squirt then dummy straight in.... so on til it's gone, it works well on my little one!

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