2007-02-13 01:43:37 · 10 answers · asked by Nancy A 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
What is she eating exactly? I remember my son doing the same thing..drove me absolutely crazy! I found out he had a gag reflux. Nothing to worry about. He kept food down but it was awful aggravating watching him gag on nothing really. I would put the spoon in his mouth just beyond his lips on his tounge and (gag) he would do it. But as he got older it got less and less. He's 10 now and guess what he loves to do? Go to the Dr's and get throat cultures!
How funny is that? It was a problem when he had to go to the dentist though. Getting X-rays on his teeth and cleanings he had to be knocked out it was horrible...so next check up ask them about it. It's really nothing you can do about it and is so common. Good luck..
2007-02-13 01:54:57 · answer #1 · answered by Mz. JAE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter did the same thing. Bad news, it doesn't get any better. My daughter starting the gagging at about 4 months. When she got old enough to realize that she had a say about what went into her body, she gave those foods up quickly. Try giving her breads and cereals, just to see if the gagging stops. I believe you have a future very picky eater on your hands.
2007-02-13 10:38:41 · answer #2 · answered by shae122581 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could very well be what everyone else is saying, although how long has the child been gagging is it recent or has it been going on since they started solids. my son is 3 years old and still gags on some foods, but he was born with problems with his oesophagus and it is now alot narrower than normal kids would be. maybe if it keeps happening you should go see your local doctor and get them to do a scan of the throat to see whats happening down there.
2007-02-15 00:10:47 · answer #3 · answered by spookyneets 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter never really chocked on food until around 2 and 3/4 years old. The dentist noticed that she still had a "baby" way of swallowing at 2 1/2. I think her way of swallowing is maturing and she's getting used to it. Perhaps your grandchild is still learning new ways of chewing and swallowing, in addition to learning to take small bites, etc.
2007-02-13 10:01:45 · answer #4 · answered by GeminiVirgo1971 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be like the others said, the bites of food are too large. But I would contact a pediatrician to make sure there aren't any health issues involved. If physiological causes are eliminated, then the pediatrician could make some recommendations for her diet or food preparation that may help.
Gagging is no fun for anyone of any age - I hope this gets resolved quickly!
2007-02-13 09:55:12 · answer #5 · answered by CassandraM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 16month old still does that every day. I have to make sure every bite is so small. Even that, she still gags sometimes. She had a scan and has enlarged tonsils and excess skin in her throat. I still give her babyfood to help with the gagging. I give her soft foods like mashed potatoes and other like foods. Just make sure you provide tiny amounts of foods and nothing with sharp edges or hard. Hopefully he will grow out of it as he learns to chew his food...He might not have enough teeth yet to chew. Good luck and if you have any questions or concerns, have this discussion with his/her Dr.
2007-02-13 09:50:22 · answer #6 · answered by Mum to 2 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My daughter is 18 months and does that, talk to thier doctor about it. It could be a number of things, the food is to big, he/she odesn't like the taste or hasn't learned how to properly chew. My daughter has reflux, ao she gagged on everything, even liquids. Since we got that under control with medication, she began to gag because she didn't know how to chew her food. She has to eat soft foods and baby food when she goes to therepy to learn.
2007-02-13 10:31:52 · answer #7 · answered by Cocoa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she doesn't like what she's being given...maybe its carrots and she hates them and will never eat one when she grows up! I know that my parents tried to force those nasty things on me when I was a kid and I won't touch them now! Same thing with my boyfriend, his mom used to give him eggs a lot when he was a kid and he never liked them and now, the smell of eggs makes him gag!
2007-02-13 10:00:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either the bites are too big or the texture of the food doesn't agree with your grandbaby or even the flavor of the food might not be appealing..
2007-02-13 09:48:37 · answer #9 · answered by xjaz1 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pieces are possibly to big, texture to thick, or trying to breath and swallow at the same, putting to much into the mouth at once, eating to fast.
2007-02-13 09:50:05 · answer #10 · answered by cricket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋