Teaching Your Child How to Swallow a Pill
Teaching Your Child How to Swallow a Pill

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  • Make sure your child is developmentally ready.
  • Start with very small pieces of food and slowly build up.
  • Avoid begging, bribing, or threatening. Tension, anxiety, or negative associations will make it harder for your child to successfully swallow a pill.

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