Medicine Droppers

[NEWMOM2009]

The Medicine droppers that come with the fever reducers (tylennol, etc.) always get air bubbles when I am trying to measure the dose. So, it is very difficult to get the accurate amount for my 18 month old.

Does anyone know of a better way to measure the dose? I have looked on the internet and have not seen any other droppers or other products that got good reviews for measuring the medicine. Does anyone know of a good product?

Thanks

[Minnifer]

Best are syringes - my ped gave me a few (w/the needles taken off of course) - much easier to dose with.

[jerigirl]

You can also ask the pharmacists at the store you buy the medicine at for a syringe.

[lizzywednesday]

Definitely oral syringes. Yes, there are such things. We got a bagful when DD was discharged.

Not every pharmacy has them, which is irritating. (DD has been on medication that needs to be metered exactly but the pharmacy can only offer me droppers or spoons. She's 3mos old; a spoon is not an option!)