Giving a baby liquid medicine can be one of the trickier parts of caring for an unwell little one, especially when they twist, cry or spit it straight back out. The Munchkin Medicator is a paediatrician-designed medicine dispenser built around a familiar pacifier shape, so your baby can suck as they normally would while the medicine is delivered. It's a practical alternative to a standard oral syringe or dropper when you're dealing with a resistant or upset feeder.
The Medicator works as a mess-free liquid medicine dispenser for infants: you draw the medicine into the barrel, and the pacifier-style nipple releases it at a flow rate suited to baby. Because the design is made to bypass the taste buds, the chances of your baby spitting the medicine out are lessened, which can make the whole moment calmer for both of you.
How it works
- Pacifier-style delivery: The nipple lets baby suck as they usually do, so medicine goes down in a familiar way rather than being squirted into the mouth.
- Taste-bud bypass: The design directs the liquid to bypass the taste buds, which is intended to lessen the chances of spitting.
- Controlled flow: It dispenses liquid medicine at a flow rate designed to be safe for baby, so the dose isn't released all at once.
Cleaning and care
The Medicator is top-rack dishwasher safe, and the nipple can be boiled or steam sterilised, so you can keep it clean between doses without fuss.
Best For
The Munchkin Medicator is a great option for parents who:
- Have a baby who resists or spits out medicine given by spoon, dropper or syringe
- Want a mess-free way to give liquid medicine using a familiar sucking action
- Prefer a device that can be sterilised and washed easily between uses
It may not be the best fit if you:
- Need a device with fine measurement graduations to read a precise volume yourself, as this is a dispensing device rather than a measuring one
Please note
The Medicator is described as safe for all ages, but it is a delivery device and does not set or measure the dose. Always follow the dose and instructions on your medicine's label or from your pharmacist or clinician, and measure the prescribed volume using the device supplied with the medicine where required. Use it with baby upright and supervised, and keep all medicines locked away and out of reach.
Care & Maintenance
Pediatrician designed – helps reduce gagging and spitting up
Safe for all ages
Top rack dishwasher safe
Nipple can be boiled or steam sterilized
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