GIVING A BABY MEDICINE
It is harmful to give a baby medicine unless ordered to do so by a doctor. Never give a young baby medicine containing drugs, as they may irritate • child’s stomach, unless you do so under medical supervision. Giving medicine to an infant requires great care. The easiest method of dealing with a baby Ik to hold it firmly and tightly on the left arm, propped up in such a way that its head lies agaisnt your shoulder while the left hand is brought up to press the head gently agaist your chest and control the two tiny hands. The medicine, which has been poured into a spoon, is then lifted in the right hand and placed into the child’s mouth, well towards the back of the tongue. It should be poured down the baby’s throat so that the child cannot avoid swallowing it although care must be taken that the infant does not choke. For babies suffering from cold, or whe fail to respond to this method, pour the medicine in a cup or saucer, and then, with a small spoon, take a little at a time and press it into the child’s mouth. This is usually the best method when the child is very young.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 11 May 1939, Page 2
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