to gag on his fingers several times a minute through-out the entire day, gag on every bottle, every few seconds and only take 3 oz. every 3 hours?
2007-02-20 08:45:22 · 12 answers · asked by totspotathome 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Not my child BTW...
2007-02-20 08:55:18 · update #1
I would definitely check with your pediatrician on the gagging question. As far as the amount of milk or formula, I would only really be concerned if you're not seeing your child progress in weight and height. Good luck!
2007-02-20 08:51:38 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had that when she was a baby and never used pacifiers or drank from a bottle because of the constant gaging.I asked her pediatrician and he said that some children have the "vomit reflex" or "gaging reflex" if you prefer...very strong and it goes away with age.My daughter now is 11 and some odors make her gag...or certain spoons or some textured candies! But since your baby is only 4 month old...I would check first the lenght of the nipples you are using in the bottles.That might help correct the gaging...about the fingers..I sincerely do not know what to say about it.The baby is just playing I guess! and if that doesn't make him/her vomit...then let the baby amuse itself.
2007-02-20 16:58:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to check with your doctor about that one. One of our 10 month old twin girls always gags when we feed her cereal or baby food, but lately has been getting better with it. She also gags herself sometimes on her own fingers. But if your baby (adorable by the way) is doing it ALL the time and at every feeding, you might want to consult with your physician. In all liklihood it's something your baby will eventually grow out of. So no worries!
2007-02-20 17:00:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may just be shoving his fingers too far down his mouth... My nephew used to do that. I would also consider getting him some smaller nipples. They may also be going to far into his mouth. The ages that they put on the boxes are just guidlines, you also have to consider the size that your baby actually is and what works for him. So if he needs a smaller nipple I would get the newborn ones, just make the hole a tiny bit bigger so he can drink without gagging.
2007-02-20 16:55:31 · answer #4 · answered by Crystal D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister went to college for speech pathology and she says gagging during feeding or coughing after every feeding could be a sign of swallowing problems which could lead to problems with eating and speech later on in life. I would take the baby to a pediatrician just to be sure.
2007-02-20 17:27:13 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be normal to gag on his fingers, because he probably just discovered them, but on the bottle, I wouldn't think so?Have you asked the doctor? I also think that 3oz every 3 hours is way to little food? Unless he/she eats cereal already.
2007-02-20 17:43:35 · answer #6 · answered by Jessica H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he gagging because he's shoving his fingers down his throat? Maybe the nipples are going down his throat too?
Don't worry so much about him only having 3 ounces per feeding... as long as he's getting enough throughout the entire day.
2007-02-20 16:49:35 · answer #7 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your baby might just have a very sensitive gag reflex, maybe try using a shorter nipple
2007-02-20 17:11:25 · answer #8 · answered by Mandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too much gagging going on. It doesn't sound right. I'm a mom of two. Pre-teens now, but I remember those days and they didn't do that all the time. I'd be calling your baby's doctor!!!!
2007-02-20 16:49:50 · answer #9 · answered by curiousgeorgette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would take the child to the doctor, something is wrong with his gag reflex
2007-02-20 17:16:03 · answer #10 · answered by baileysmommy06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋