Hi everyone,
I am a new mother and I am struggling with giving my baby medication or supplements. Every time I try to give my baby vitamins or iron drops, he starts screaming and clamping his mouth shut. I am worried that he is not getting enough nutrients and vitamins he needs for proper growth and development.
Can you please share your experiences and tips on how to handle a baby's resistance to taking medication or supplements? What are some techniques or tricks that worked for you to make it easier to administer these essential nutrients to your little one? I really appreciate any advice you can offer.
Thank you in advance!

Hello there,
I completely understand how challenging it can be giving your baby medication or supplements, as my little one put up the same resistance at first. However, what worked for me to make it easier was making sure to give the medicine right after a feeding, so that he was not as hungry and cranky.
As for the medication itself, I found it helpful to use a pacifier that came with a medicine dropper. This way, my baby could suckle the pacifier and receive the medicine/drop as well.
Additionally, I tried to be patient and calm with my baby during the process, taking my time to get him to open his mouth for the medication. If he was uncomfortable, I would try to reposition him gently and soothe him.
Lastly, I always praised and rewarded him after taking the medication with something he enjoyed, like cuddles or his favorite toy. Over time, taking medicine became less of a hassle and more of a routine for him.
Hope these tips work for you too!