View Full Version : Eye Drops.... How?


KimInCanada
April 13th, 2004, 07:59 PM
Troy has an eye infection! I was given a perscription for eye drops... this was a REAL CHALLENGE tonight!! How the heck can I do this without such a struggle? Uugh!
Any suggestions to make this a little easier.... he's only 3yrs old!? :help2:

SUSAN203
April 13th, 2004, 08:52 PM
My Dad told me that when I was a toddler I needed eyedrops and to get them in was like wrestling and alligator! Than he got smart and would sneak them in while I was asleep! :lol:

KimInCanada
April 13th, 2004, 09:14 PM
Heeeyyy! Now there's an idea! I will try that! :thumbsup: Thanks Susan!

mommytheresa
April 13th, 2004, 09:23 PM
Than he got smart and would sneak them in while I was asleep! :lol:
We tried this when Emma was little and the child would WAKE UP!!! :lol: I hope it works for you!!

Chantal
April 14th, 2004, 12:12 AM
Kim... when Kaitlyn had pinkeye... we were told to tell her to close her eyes... and put the drops in the inner corner of the eye --- btw, she had to be lying down on her back. Once she opened her eyes, the drops automatically go into the eye. Just be prepared for a bit of a freak out, because sometimes the drops do sting.

Good luck!

KimInCanada
April 14th, 2004, 10:46 AM
Was gonna try, 'while he was sleeping' trick but he woke up before I could get near him. :eek: LOL

Tried the 'close eyes' trick that you suggested Chantal... worked like a charm! He still wasn't impressed and told me to 'stop it, Mommy, stop it' but atleast the drops went in!! No crying or freaking out!

Thanks!! :jump:

Chantal
April 14th, 2004, 11:49 PM
YAY!!! I am glad that worked for you Kim! You're quite welcome.