1 Cultural Influences Cultural influences means historical, geographical, and familial factors that affect assessment and intervention processes.
How can I teach my child to swallow a pill? Some children as young as age 3 or 4 can swallow a pill, while some teenagers still can't accomplish the task! When your child is ready to try, have him practice with something small and hard-coated, like Tic Tac breath mints. Here's how: With a mouthful of water, have your child look up at the ceiling.
Once your child understands what the cup is for and has a bit of a grip on how to use it, you can start to add other fluids like expressed breast milk or formula. Once your child is 6 months old, you can start to offer some juice. Just be careful -- 4 ounces or so is the limit (that's just 1/2 cup) for the entire day. Giving more juice can lead to problems like cavities and diarrhea. You may also find that your baby will stop eating all the healthy food you offer.