Baby hates Calpol

Does anybody have any tips or ticks to get their babe to take Calpol? Really struggling with this!My LO Is hysterical when I try with the Calpol syringe to the point she ends up near choking on it and I only do a tiny bit at a time. I brought a medicine dummy/pacifier too and although she does use one normally she won’t take that either. Once in a blue moon for vaccinations she was fine but she’s been poorly the last few days I just feel like I can’t help her!

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We had the same. Our little girl will take tesco own infant paracetamol in cherry flavour

My baby is the same and she is usually sick after I think it’s the sweetness/sugars in it (I know it’s sugar free but has sweeteners etc)
I tried an own brand paracetamol though and she did take it so maybe try a different brand?

Just put a little bit at the side of her mouth. Then blow on her face & it will make her swallow. She won’t be choking on it, they just hold it at the back of the throat. It’s not nice, but if they need it they need it.
My little girl took ibuprofen better. X

Thank you, I didn’t even know there were own brand versions! I’m going to Tesco tomorrow for nappies so I’ll see if I can get that. Just tried blowing on her face and she has taken most of it with some spit out so hopefully it will help her tonight 🙏

I put it in his bottle teat and before he realises what it is it’s already gone! Xx

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