My 9 month old son was choking 2 days ago. After trying to pat his back, and doing the infant heimlich--i put my finger in the back area of mouth and he gagged and coughed up a wrapper. I felt terrible and took him to our pediatrician---I had slightly scraped the back of his throat and it had a few drops of blood. His pediatrician told me everything else is fine. He has been fussy since---not taking naps as well or wanting to go in crib at night. He also hasn't wanted a bottle---but will eat baby food. He did drink some out of a sippy cup today. Of course if this continues I will take him back to doctor. I just wonder if anyone else has had this happen===doctor said throat may be tender. He also may be ready to take fewer bottles. It was his 7 year old sister who left candy wrapper on floor---so we are also addressing that. Thanks,Sam
2007-08-10 06:27:15 · 5 answers · asked by sam 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Sucking hurts when you have a sore throat., so the problem is probably temporary and will go away when the throat heals. While it heals get as much liquid in him as possible using a cup or a spoon so he does not get dehydrated.
2007-08-10 08:59:54 · answer #1 · answered by meg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my, I had this very same problem. Only thing my son was never getting a bottle and since he was my 3rd I needed to try to get him to take a bottle at 7months, even if it was my milk in a cup and nothing. So my husband and I tried pumping and hubby doing the feedings. different color sippy cups. He just wanted breastmilk straight from the breast. So after 3 months day in and day out trying over and over again I just straight breastfed, he was happy and healthy and so were we. we did it until around 16 months. Some children can be so persistent. My 2nd boy started taking a bottle at 10 months no problems, none. Each child is different. Keep trying. Don't force him and continue to make sure he eats well. Best of luck to you.
2016-05-18 23:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by lily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I am glad he is ok!! How SCAREY!!
As long as he is still eating some foods, he will be fine. Offer a sippy cup often. Try giving him things like ice cream, popsicles, ice water. Anything cold will feel good going down. This was only 2 days ago, he just needs time to heal. Just keep him hydrated the best you can. I think that is your biggest worry. I would stick to the sippy cup if he is rejecting the bottle... you could just get rid of it right away.=o) Good Luck!
2007-08-10 07:05:38 · answer #3 · answered by Stacy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This must have been an awful scare for you too
My nieces are 8 months old and for medical reasons neither of them will drink from a bottle. The doctor told their mom to introduce them to a sippy cup, it is not too early.
Maybe you could go out and get a fun one and make a big deal of it.
Good Luck
2007-08-10 06:31:48 · answer #4 · answered by A***n G 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well if the sippie cup is giving him enough to drink than maybe he is stepping up. But you can't really force a child to drink or eat. When he gets thirsty enough he will try it. Also try to give him his bottle when he is crying for a soothing technique for now. well best of luck
2007-08-10 06:32:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋