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!?

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!

KimInCanada · April 13th, 2004, 09:14 PM

Heeeyyy! Now there's an idea! I will try that!

Thanks Susan!

mommytheresa · April 13th, 2004, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SUSAN203

Than he got smart and would sneak them in while I was asleep!

We tried this when Emma was little and the child would WAKE UP!!!

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.

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!!

Chantal · April 14th, 2004, 11:49 PM

YAY!!! I am glad that worked for you Kim! You're quite welcome.

April 13th, 2004, 07:59 PM	#1
KimInCanada Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 672	Eye Drops.... How? 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!?

April 14th, 2004, 12:12 AM	#5
Chantal . Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,787	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! __________________ Journal

April 14th, 2004, 11:49 PM	#7
Chantal . Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,787	YAY!!! I am glad that worked for you Kim! You're quite welcome. __________________ Journal

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April 13th, 2004, 08:52 PM	#2
SUSAN203 Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NY Posts: 74	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!

April 13th, 2004, 09:14 PM	#3
KimInCanada Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 672	Heeeyyy! Now there's an idea! I will try that! Thanks Susan!

April 14th, 2004, 10:46 AM	#6
KimInCanada Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 672	Was gonna try, 'while he was sleeping' trick but he woke up before I could get near him. 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!!