Nikita- Tried Dr. Sears' method once... and it resulted in me being immediately and profusely covered in vomit. And we had to start over. I don't recommend it unless you are absolutely certain there is no other way!
Austin-
We have insisted since DS was 2 that the doctor give us chewables. Believe it or not, nearly all kids meds come in chewable form, though you may have to cut it down to size (like 1/2 or 1/4 of the tablet). DS has a huge gag reflex and GERD. Anything liquid that tastes nasty is NOT going to go down no matter what. I've given up. I've also taught him how to swallow pills and that is a thousand and one times easier. He takes medication daily and it's not coated. We just have him open his mouth, hand him a cup of ice cold water (numbs the tongue) and have him take a swallow, then plop the pill on the back of his tongue and he swallows again.
You can also ask your doc for the recommended motrin in chewables. I put these in a handful of skittles. Cut the motrin about the same size and the taste is nearly identical.
Last edited by CAMom; 09/21/09 09:03 AM.
