Ideas Re: Meds and My Daughter

As far as rembering to give I would say set a watch to go off when you need to give them to her, most cell phones have some kind of an alarm on them. for the syringe, have you looked at target, ask at the pharmacy. Good luck=)

Hi there
I bought a syringe that had a cap on the end from Target. It was made by Safety first. If you can't find one there then I would ask their pharmacy. They always have all kinds of freebee syringes and have always been really helpful when I needed it. (I had ongoing health issues w/my daughter awhile back)
As for remembering to give it to her when you are out and about, set your cell phone alarm! Don't know what I would do without mine.
Anyway I wish you all the very best of luck.

If you have a cell phone or watch you could set an alarm for the times you are out and about. Do not know about the travel syringe, but I would ask a pharmacist. The only medication I know that is risky is methotrexate. Otherwise, I pray that your daughter is doing well. - J.

Hi-I am a RN at Children's Hospital. When children are discharged home from the hospital with medications, the pharmacy at the hospital provides syringes with caps. I'm sure your pediatrician or whoever prescibed the meds has the syringes in the office. My only advice as far as meds for a long term condition is to make taking them a part of your every day routine so your daughter knows it is something that just is a part of her regular day. I've witnessed many parents bargaining with their toddlers or giving in to their children not wanting to take their meds. Take care.

Hi E.,
We went through the same thing with my son's refrigerated medication. We used the larger syringe that you get free from Target, put the medicine in, and put the syringe inside a snack-sized ziploc (to prevent leaking, contamination, etc.) We used one of those breast-milk storage containers that you get with your free diaper bag (I think ours was similac). It's insulated to keep things cool. The one we had was perfect because inside was a tight pocket meant for the ice pack. That was where we stuck the syringe (tip-side up so it wouldn't leak). We then used the larger space for an ice pack, sippee cup, or bottle. At the very least, that tight little pocket kept the medicine from leaking, kept it cool, and protected it.

Coborn's has capped syringes. Maybe you could call and see if you can just stop by and buy some sometime. They are big and nice because the tip is closer to the side and not in the middle so it gets the liquid out easier when the bottle is getting empty. I love them.
Also, does your cell phone have a timer on it? You could set that and it will ring or beep when it's time to give the meds. Either that or get a watch or stopwatch with a timer and hook it on your diaper bag.
Best Wishes,
J.
Mom to a special needs child, and a few more :o)

Check where you get your medicine filled. They might have a medicine dropper that can be capped. Our doctor actually gave us one. My daughter takes medicine for epilepsy. We bought a watch with a timer and wore that watch faithfully. It would beep when it was time to give her meedicine. It worked great for us. We also put the medicine in a cooler bag like you would use for storing breast milk on the go (which we also got from our doctor.) Hope this helps good luck

Most pharmacies have syringes with leak-proof caps. Just ask at yours. As for remembering, set a watch or phone alarm and do it as soon as it goes off.
S.

Hi E.,

I have advice on how to remember to give her her medication when out and about. All cell phones have alarm clocks on them. Just set the alarm for the time she needs to take the medication and once you give it to her reset it for the next time she needs it. You can preprogram up to about 6 different alarm times in your phone. Also, cherries are a really good natural anti inflammatory. Good for people with arthritis. Good Luck!