Submitted by jonathan-zollinger t3_10pa4ka in BuyItForLife
we keep having to buy new dosing syringes, and I can't find anything that seems to last very long at all. I'm looking at things for liquid ibuprofen or the like for toddlers
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Blueporch t1_j6j8cal wrote
Amazon has the needleless syringes in various sizes, but usually get them from the vet.
When I needed 1ml plastic eyedroppers, this was the only place I could fine that size: https://lemelange.com
BallsOutKrunked t1_j6j9tpf wrote
We use Dynarex irrigation syringes 60cc in a professional ems capacity, they're pretty solid. I'm not sure how dead-on the markings are on the side since it's just an irrigation syringe, so if you're mixing medication you'd want to do that in another vessel.
Melodic-You1896 t1_j6jarcb wrote
Most pharmacies will give them to you.
tomgrouch t1_j6jbmod wrote
The problem with syringes is that they need to be washed thoroughly between uses and most are made to be disposable. You're going to struggle to find a syringe manufactured to be reused, and with hard wearing markings
jonathan-zollinger OP t1_j6jgs06 wrote
ya, that seems to be the general use case - cheap to make and easy to dispose. just wish I could find something longer lasting.
jonathan-zollinger OP t1_j6jgzu0 wrote
that's true. I just wish I didn't have to keep going through so much, plus all the differeing syringes have laundry-sock-itis in that I swear I can never find the right pairs after cleaning them.
jonathan-zollinger OP t1_j6jh1q3 wrote
I've not heard of that brand, I'll look into it!
jonathan-zollinger OP t1_j6jh4e7 wrote
droppers are a great idea - thanks for the link too!
jonathan-zollinger OP t1_j6jh5v3 wrote
great idea! I'll look into it!
lordjeebus t1_j6jkgvp wrote
Glass syringes exist and should be durable, but are not really for this purpose. Unlike plastic syringes with rubber seals, there is nothing that holds the plunger in place, so if you tilt it vertically without holding the plunger in place, either the medication or the plunger will fall out.
Blueporch t1_j6jpyti wrote
The company at the link has an odd set of merchandise but they did send me the eyedroppers I ordered so they seem legit.
lallumeurreverberes t1_j6k8pm4 wrote
When you buy toddler medicine, doesn't it come with a syringe? I wouldn't rely on a separate/reusable syringe for this-- lots of those meds are sugary/sticky and tough to clean out perfectly, and in little kids having precise dosing is really important. Droppers are not precise enough and neither are the large 60cc types of syringes for small volumes. Please stick with what comes with the med or ask the pharmacy for replacements.
- Pediatric resident
jonathan-zollinger OP t1_j6nuguf wrote
good to know, thanks!
Shuttlebug2 t1_j6j6rup wrote
Try looking at a veterinary supply store