2006-11-17 11:14:03 · 12 answers · asked by Nancy 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It's not 'normal'. I would recommend having your toddler evaluated by Early Intervention services. They will send a speech therapist to evaluate her and will be able to find out if she has an oral aversion. You may also want to seek out a Pediatric GI specialist to have a swallow study done to see if she has trouble swallowing. Your Pediatrician should be able to recommend one. I hope you find answers for your toddler soon. GOOD LUCK!
2006-11-17 17:09:16 · answer #1 · answered by Marie K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That also depends on if your baby was a preemie baby. My little one was born when i was 6-1/2 months pregnant so when she was much old enough to eat more solid food and I mean stage 3 foods with carrots and such (not table food) she would definately gag. I would though recommend you check in with the Pediatrician.
2006-11-17 13:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by hazelblue 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried running solids through a food mill? That might help. Whether or not it's normal depends on how many teeth your child has and what size the food pieces are. Your child might have an over active gag reflex. If it continues after trying those ideas I would talk to his doctor.
2006-11-17 11:17:17 · answer #3 · answered by Annie Hightower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mashed potatoes are great for beginning out, Meat loaf crumbles, it is robust, yet make optimistic that is in undemanding terms small bites. Cooked carrots are reliable, besides as very cooked green beans. Rice is extreme high quality. Little bits of tuna, with or devoid of mayo. Meat cut back into very small products works. the main suitable ingredient is, only save an extensive watch as he's presented to something new. reliable good fortune, you sound like a great mom!
2016-12-30 14:30:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had this problem. See a doctor and a speech pathologist. Could be an oral-motor issue as it was for my daughter. They had us start with a piece of puffed rice on her spoon of pureed food and worked up from there. She is 4 and still occassionally gags/chokes but it is fairly infrequent. Best of luck to you and your baby.
2006-11-17 11:20:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes babies learn to use theyre teeth and that gag flex when nessecary its a normal and takes time for them to learn start out small and chop everything up soft things and that will improve. Dont give up because his body needs to learn this skill. And he will if he gags dont pat his back let him cough and if he throws up or something, he's fine he just hit his gag reflex its normal. Cut the food up smaller and try again
2006-11-17 11:19:34 · answer #6 · answered by do you know me? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 16 month old does the same thing. I found that cherrios have been working well. It teaches them to chew better and they are small enough that they dont choke. I read an article about acid reflux and how it can contribute to this problem, you may want to see a doc about it!
2006-11-17 11:18:37 · answer #7 · answered by mystratz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, your baby should have been on semi sof or chunky soft foods a long time ago and should be able to eat larger soft foods by now. Spaghetti, grilled ch sandwichz, etc. I would def talk to your pediatrician.
2006-11-17 11:22:30 · answer #8 · answered by grapelady911 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a "power play" to me. And you gave in. Most babies don't like the texture of solid foods which is why the spit it out at first. If continue to offer them food in more solid consitencies they eventually get used to it. If you give up and go back to "liquid" form they've won and are in control. I can't wait for the onset of the terrible twos to hit at your house.
2006-11-17 12:30:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
My son had this.the ENT said it was because of his tonsils being so large.
2006-11-17 11:23:16 · answer #10 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋