How to give medicine to newborns: scientific methods and precautions
Feeding newborns medicine is one of the problems faced by many new parents. Because the baby's digestive and immune systems are not fully developed, extra care needs to be taken when giving medicine. This article will provide you with a detailed guide based on the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Frequently asked questions about feeding medicine to newborns
According to recent hot discussions on the Internet, the following are the most common problems parents encounter when giving medicine to their newborns:
| question | frequency of occurrence |
|---|---|
| Baby resists taking medicine | 85% |
| Don’t know the correct posture for feeding medicine | 72% |
| Worry about inaccurate medication dosage | 68% |
| I don’t know what to do with the medicine after spitting it out | 55% |
2. The correct method of feeding medicine to newborns
1.Preparation
Before giving medicine, make sure your hands are clean and clean medicine feeding utensils (such as droppers, spoons or special medicine feeders) are available. Check the name, dosage and expiry date of the medicine to make sure they are correct.
2.Medicine feeding posture
Hold your baby in your arms with your head slightly elevated. A rolled towel can be used to support your baby's head and neck. Never let your baby lie down while taking medicine to avoid choking.
3.Tips on feeding medicine
| drug type | How to give medicine |
|---|---|
| liquid medicine | Use a dropper or applicator to slowly drip from the corner of your baby's mouth |
| powder medicine | Dissolve in a small amount of warm water or breast milk before feeding |
| tablet | Need to be crushed and dissolved (need to follow doctor’s advice) |
3. Precautions for feeding medicine to newborns
1.Time selection
It is best to give medicine when your baby is awake and not too hungry. 30 minutes before feeding is the best time to avoid vomiting due to fullness.
2.dose control
Dosage must be strictly in accordance with medical advice or instructions. Here is a common dose conversion chart:
| age | dose ratio |
|---|---|
| 0-1 month | 1/10-1/8 of adult dose |
| 1-6 months | 1/8-1/6 of adult dose |
3.Treatment of drug spit-up
If the baby vomits immediately after taking the medicine, supplementary feeding may be considered based on the amount of vomiting. If the amount of vomiting exceeds half, the full amount can be fed; if a small amount of vomiting occurs, half the amount can be fed. But it needs to be fed again after an interval of 10-15 minutes.
4. Recommendations for popular medication feeding aids
According to recent e-commerce platform sales data, the following are the most popular medication feeding tools for new parents:
| Tool name | Advantages | price range |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent quantitative medicine feeder | Precise control of dosage and anti-choking design | 50-100 yuan |
| Silicone medicine feeding spoon | Soft, not harmful to gums, clear markings | 20-40 yuan |
| Pacifier type medicine feeder | Simulated breastfeeding experience | 30-60 yuan |
5. Doctor’s professional advice
1. Do not mix medicines into feeding bottles, as this may cause the baby to refuse to drink milk or the dosage of medicines to be inaccurate.
2. Burp properly after feeding the medicine to help the baby digest.
3. Record the time, dosage and baby’s response to each medication for reference by the doctor during follow-up visits.
4. If your baby severely resists or vomits frequently, seek medical advice promptly.
6. Psychological comfort skills
Recent popular discussions on parenting forums show that the following methods can effectively soothe babies:
• Hum softly or play white noise while giving medication
• Give hugs and touches immediately after giving medicine
• Use sweeteners (doctor’s approval required) or give a small amount of sugar water after taking the medicine
Through the above scientific methods and precautions, I believe that new parents can face the challenge of feeding newborns more calmly. Remember, patience and gentleness are key, and always consult a health care professional if necessary.
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