Here are some tips my friends tried (success rate varies though):
- aim the syringe towards the side (slightly angled towards the back) of the cheek. This will facilitate the swallowing of the medicine
- offer the pacifier immediately after giving the a small amount of medicine using the syringe to encourage the baby to suck and swallow (another friend offered milk feeding)
- distract baby by dangling a toy above her head, and use the syringe to give baby the medicine when she is busy looking at the toy
Just some tips from my friends. Hope you find a method soon! :)
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