Personally, I HATE using the syringes you get with paracetamol for babies. When they're distressed enough as it is and thrashing about the place, you have to be SO careful that you don't stab their poor little gums with the tizzy nozzle at the end and then even when it goes into their mouths, I panic over whether or not they fight it and the syringe goes in too far making them gag. *shudder*
As far as older children go, Carson will always want to self administer his medicine and will not take it from a syringe as it is 'babyish'. OK, so some medicines come with those double ended spoons that allow you to choose the necessary dosage. But these spoons are so easy to spill on administering meaning it is unlikely they get enough of a dose as required. For me, I seem to get the most unsteady hand at times like this!!
So, is the Daily Mail article right in that spoons should never be used? Not at all.
Spilly Spoon's are the answer to such a dilemma. Medicine is poured into the handle of the spoon making for a non-spill way of giving medicine.
Not only can you accurately measure from 2.5ml to 10ml, but the spoon can be laid flat allowing you to pick up your child before administration which can help reduce distress further. Older children can take their medicine themselves without spilling it everywhere too!
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| We used milk here, just to show you! |
Dishwasher and steriliser safe, small enough to keep in a change bag and seriously stress-reducing, they retail at £4.99 but are currently on offer for £4.50 at Amazon at the moment. I say go buy one!
Spilly Spoon Medicine Spoon (Green)
In the meantime, you can try win a spare one as Spilly Spoon have provided me with 2 more to giveaway. All you have to do is leave me a comment below with your thoughts on the Spilly Spoon and enter via the Rafflecopter widget below to register that you've entered. There are, as always, other ways to gain entries but you don't have to do these. Competition closes on Sunday 3rd August at 11:59pm. Please allow up to 28 days for delivery. This is open to all UK residents - sorry to my international readers. Good luck!
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The spoon looks like a great idea, wish i come across these when my kids was younger. fab review :)
ReplyDeleteSorry about my shocking attempts of commenting on your blog jo need a lesson on blogs lol, i wish i knew about this spoon when tyler was much younger as he didnt like the syringes much! This would still be fab now as he insists on doing his own medicine (supervised of course) xx
ReplyDeleteThe spoon looks great! Personally I never take anything I read in the Daily Mail seriously (not that I ever read it, only a few times when friends point out silly articles or hilarious comments!).
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great :) Though we do use a syringe sometimes but if the children are distressed at the time we will use a spoon
ReplyDeleteStacey Guilliatt
I like the look and sound of it! I think it will be just as good as other baby spoons though x
ReplyDeleteHasn't even crossed my mind as to which is the "best way" to give medicine but after reading this article i can say that il be wanting one of these cool spoons. Seems like less hassle to me. xx
ReplyDeletegreat idea, I always end up spilling it everywhere
ReplyDeletegreat idea indeed
ReplyDeletethese spoons would be brilliant for us as we look after 3 grandchildren a lot and they need hay fever medicine which I always end up spilling
ReplyDeletewhat a brilliant idea!
ReplyDeleteSeems like a brilliant idea if you ask me! I have stains on my carpet from spillages of calpol :(
ReplyDeleteGreat idea...would love for the kids
ReplyDeleteThis is a fab idea and I completely disagree with the daily mail I always use a spoon where possible to administer my sons medication my son won't take it from a syringe and he tends to take too much of the spoon so that it drips everywhere this would be perfect for us as he has to have daily medication.
ReplyDeletelooks great would love to try it
ReplyDeleteI think the Spilly Spoon is a great product. As it measures accurately, can be put down level ( e.g.on a table ) without the contents spilling. Whilst it can also be used accurately, easily, comfortably and safely to administer medication.
ReplyDeleteI believe with babies and children that the dosage is based on weight. Therefore there is a need for accuracy. Sufficient in order to treat accurately and safely. Whilst avoiding over-dosing (i.e. giving too much medication), which is best avoided :- So as to protect baby / child from harm or damage.
The Daily Mail article I believes tries to be informative. Whilst most parents are desperate to do the 'Right thing / s' for their babies and children. They are eager to provide good care, yet may be at risk of becoming anxious :- As so eager, yet may be in-experienced (new to situation etc). Also they may be tired due to lack of good quality sleep etc. Therefore it seems it would be best to prepare and support prospective parents / carers etc.
Rachel Craig
Clever idea, a syringe is very intimidating for anyone especially a small person!
ReplyDeleteElisha
I think this spoon looks like a great idea. I take everything I read in the media with a pinch of salt, you have to do whats right for your children and if they need medicine I would use any means available to me to make them feel better.
ReplyDeleteI think this spoon looks good. I've used a spoon and a dropper before.
ReplyDeleteI think these look great! Im a mummy who has struggled getting my little ones to take medicine without 90% of it ending up on the floor so would be intrigued to try this out! x
ReplyDeleteLove the spoon, I can see where the article is coming from, you could possibly get the wrong dose but it is unnecessary to scare parents in this way.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great idea. Especially when there's a actual dosage and not a "guestimation". Plus it looks a lot easier to handle when you have children that hate medicine and far less daunting than a syringe when pointed at a baby's mouth. :)
ReplyDeleteFab idea xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, I find the syringes much easier than spoons so this would be great
ReplyDeletea great idea far easier to get the medicine in the mouth
ReplyDeleteThe newspapers love to scare us. Either way you can't seem to do anything right. I think these spoons are fab x
ReplyDeleteThese are a great idea I always struggled to give olivia the right dose when she was a baby but I don't agree with the daily mail as we have already discussed ;)
ReplyDeletethey look different to the other spoons, would love to give one a go.
ReplyDeleteI like the look of these spoons. My little one isn't keen on taking his meds and he tries to grab the spoon before he puts it in his mouth and he spills it.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, less mess & waste
ReplyDeleteIt's The Daily Mail! What else can you say? A spoon never harmed me. I'm healthy, well-educated and in a good job. What a load of rubbish!
ReplyDeleteI think it is a great idea
ReplyDeleteKay panayi
It looks a bit mad -- but always up for trying out something new
ReplyDeleteanything that makes life easier when dealing with a poorly child has got to be a good idea!
ReplyDeleteMy little girl is so easy to get medicine down she had chronic reflux from tiny so got used to it but Ethan her twin is a whole different story I always feel terrible forcing his lips open with the syringe it's quite traumatic so I'd really like to try this
ReplyDeleteGood idea that makes life easier, especially when you are as tired as they are often.
ReplyDeletefab spoons
ReplyDeletewhat a brilliant idea!
ReplyDeleteNice Idea :)
ReplyDeleteI think these are a FAB Idea, think I watched once (maybe last year) on Choccywoccydoodah about these, they made the cake for the launch and it was FAB, the launch and the cake, she created a whole host of characters to represent Silly Spoon, it was amazingly presented and thought that they are a FAB addition to any medicine cupboard.
ReplyDeleteBecci Cleary
I think these look brilliant
ReplyDeleteI think the Spilly Spoon looks fantastic. My daughter has to take a lot of different medicines and I am forever spilling it as I don't have a very steady hand! I would love to try one of these.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you and this seems like a great solution. I have a 2 and a half year old who would love to do it himself and a 16 month old who won't take a syringe and never takes the full amount from a spoon through spillages so this would be perfect.
ReplyDeletelooks great, such a simple but effective product
ReplyDeleteSeems like a good idea.
ReplyDeleteLooks a good idea
ReplyDeletegood idea! from beth d
ReplyDeleteThis is a really good idea, my husband could use it too because when he has cough mixture he spills it everywhere
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI don't have any children but would love to win this prize for charity, to go to Romania.
ReplyDeletelooks good - a great idea
ReplyDelete(Spencer Broadley)
This seems like a fantastic idea. Would love on for my fussy toddler x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant invention - love to try x
ReplyDeletelooks like a good idea
ReplyDeleteGreat invention - especially if it reduces the stress when your child is poorly
ReplyDeletefantastic invention I think its great
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