I started giving my little girl pills (instead of diluting in a syringe which was becoming tedious)when she was 13 mths old and she had no problems at all. She was already so used to the taste and she just chews them up. She has been taking the pill form for 3 months now and she loves chewing them. It is a novelty for her! I always give her a drink of water or milk to make sure it all washes down and of course food as well.