When she is being fed and when she swallows she gags. I can asure you I am not shoving food down her throat. She just gags from time to time. It is really disturbing when she does though, what could be the problem?
2007-01-15 07:05:59 · 9 answers · asked by Vanessa H 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
she gags mostly on mashed potatoes and the thicker baby food cereals. And no the mashed potatoes are not thick. they are whipped and creamy ( like baby food)
2007-01-15 07:29:43 · update #1
What are you feeding her when she gags?
Our 8 month old gags periodically, as well. Mostly on her bottle, but we've let her slobber on a Cheerio or two and she's gagged on those if she hasn't dissolved it enough. (She's gotten pretty good at it, though!)
Sometimes, even at 7 months, a baby forgets that she can't swallow and breath at the same time. Gagging occurs.
2007-01-15 07:11:40 · answer #1 · answered by Garylian 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a food allergy. If she is allergic to any of the foods you give her, her throat will close up in reaction to it, forcing her to gag. I think many children who are allergic to gluten experience this. It could also be something like heartburn or acid reflux - happens a lot in older people. Have you been giving her any new foods lately? I would tell the pediatrician about it - chances are its food related.
2007-01-15 15:12:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to your ped about it in more detail. It could be normal gag reflex, depending on what you are feeding her. Is she overly hungry? I don't want to make you feel stupid, but that could be it and she is just eating too fast! But she may also have a swallowing problem. If your doc suspects that they can run tests through a gastronologist. Good luck to you ;)
2007-01-15 15:14:14 · answer #3 · answered by nic_tammyscott 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what stage baby food are we talking about? The stage 1 is thinner then the stage 2. Try putting a little less on the spoon and see how that does.
2007-01-15 16:43:55 · answer #4 · answered by jessica c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boy does this with food he does not like. I'd phone the dr just to make sure there are no problems, but don't worry yorself too much.
2007-01-15 15:14:07 · answer #5 · answered by sins 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would scare me to death. If I was you, call her doctor. Something could be wrong.
2007-01-15 15:10:52 · answer #6 · answered by Craig and Malinda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she needs to see a doctor, don't wait she may aspirate
2007-01-15 15:11:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may need more liquid. try giving her a bottle when this happens.
2007-01-15 15:10:31 · answer #8 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take her to the doctor
2007-01-15 15:10:39 · answer #9 · answered by Carmen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋