Gag Reflex: Preschooler
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Gag Reflex
Asked by M.L. from Seattle
on June 6, 2010
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My 11 month old daughter has a really bad gag reflex. I don't know what to feed her, and am scared to try new foods for the fear that she will choke. She's getting b...
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- I agree with Mommy of 1 and Kristi. Your daughter could be having difficulty because of a sensitive gag reflex and just needs practice to get the hang of it or she co...
- Please stop feeding your daughter that over salted non-organic food. She needs small bites of good vegetables, meat and fish if you eat it, and fruit. I fed my child...
- Hi M., It's a good thing that she has such a bad gag reflex. It is what keeps her from choking. My son is the same way. Remember, she is only gagging, not choking. ...
10 Month Old with Sensitive Gag Reflex and Vomiting When Coughing
Asked by K.H. from Milwaukee
on June 5, 2008
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My 10 month old has a very sensitive gag reflex and throws up very easily when he coughs. Ever since he was an infant, if he drank too fast and I didn't burp him ofte...
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- Hi K.-while reading your request, I found myself nodding the whole time. My daughter started this exact thing at the same age. She would also vomit from gagging on f...
- Have you checked out reflux? My son coughs until he throws up usually during or within an hour after meals. Last month after an episode of vomiting food was in his l...
- I recently asked our pediatrician about the sesitive gag reflex my nearly 3 year old has. He had a terrible cold a few weeks ago and would wake me in the night becaus...
Problem with Textures and Stron Gag Reflex
Asked by T. from Cleveland
on February 29, 2008
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Hi,
I am a mother of a 2 1/2 year old and almost 1 year old girls. My younger one has problems with textures. Not just a little, a lot. Anything that has more text...
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- Don't panic! You are not alone! Both of my boys (who are now 3 and 6) had this issue. I had to get occupational therapy for both of them when they were about as old...
- The only thing I can offer is that my ex boyfriends son had this problem.....he is mildly autistic. His biggest problem is with food and texture. He is 7 yrs old now...
- I would consider a First Steps evaluation, or whatever it is called in your state. Here in Indiana they are the early childhood intervention program. She may need so...
How Do I Help My Baby Eat When He Has Such a Strong Gag Reflex That He Throws Up
Asked by B.R. from Denver
on January 21, 2008
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I have a 9 month old who will gag on any solid food that is not an extremely fine puree. When he gags, it is so bad he throws up his entire meal. I have tried making...
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- Your baby probably has acid reflux. It is very common in young children and infants. My grandaughter has it and once tested, was put on medication. It helped her soo...
- My son had reflux as well and would gag and throw up everytime he tried to eat solids. If you have talked to your Dr and they dont see anything wrong, I say just keep ...
- First of all, it's great that you're trying all different types & thicknesses of food. Next, remember that each child is different! Since he's only 9 months old, it'...
4 Year Old Refuses to Brush Teeth at Home
Asked by B.G. from Bloomington
on November 21, 2006
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I am having problems with my 4 year old brushing his teeth at all at home. When he is at my grandma's every morning he will brush his teeth. My problem is he will be s...
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- All of the responses have been good and I definitely recommend the firefly toothbrush that blinks-kids love them! Just another suggestion.......Does he have a favorite...
- My kids are the same way. It helps somewhat to let them pick out their own toothbrush and toothpaste at the store, that way you know it isn't the taste they dislike or...
- You say you are soon to be separated... I think this could have something to do with it, seeing how he will brush at grandma's. Grandma's is stable. It is not cha...
My Four Year Will Not Eat Veggies and Has a Gag Reflux
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on May 24, 2007
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My four year old son used to eat veggies when he was a baby. But now he will not touch them with a ten foot pole. I have just started trying to force him to eat them b...
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- Hi J. - Have you heard of Juice Plus? It's the most wonderful way to support your family's health. It's 17 whole food fruits and vegetables in capsule form (you ca...
- it could be a phase- try not to worry too much. will he truly not eat ANY veggie at all? not even carrot sticks with ranch dressing to dip them in? not even celery ...
- Have you heard of Juice Plus gummies? They are a whole food product that is 17 fruit and veggie servings. I give these to my kids. They love them. And they are 100...
4 Year Old Is a Chipmunk
Asked by J.J. from Las Vegas
on January 11, 2007
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Or maybe a cow would be the better analogy. Here's the deal: at dinner time, my 4 year old will take a bite, chew it up, take another bite, chew it up, and so on and ...
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- My 1yr old does this! I will be interested in some of the advice you receive, just in case it persists in my boy. :) My thought is that he's just not hungry and/or l...
- this all seems very normal, but make sure he is brushing his teeth well! It can't be good for his them!! Godd luck, S.
- LOL that was so funny. LOL Maybe he just likes the taste of mom's cooking. LOL I have no idea what to say to that. I'm sorry but give him a kiss because that's just so...
My 3 Year Old Is Suddenly Afraid of the Dark and Sleeping in Her Room!
Asked by J.L. from Portland
on January 31, 2011
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My 3 year old daughter has suddenly started insisting that the lights stay on in her room and screams and cries. We have a baby lock on the inside of her door, so she...
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- The little girls sure know how to get us huh? Kills me to think that my daughter might be genuinely scared and I have to be the tough mom, but it's true, if you let th...
- Wow, I am not alone :-) That is why I love this tool we have. Don't let the negative responses keep you from coming here to find support and ideas. When I send out...
- Zero to Three has great resources for subjects like this...Here's an article on exactly this - "Why do children develop a fear of the dark and what to do" - http://ww...
4 Year Old Throwing up No Temp
Asked by M.S. from Boston
on February 7, 2010
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my 4 year old daughter started throwing up at 2 am today. out of a sound sleep she woke up and threw up. we took her temp and found it at 98.6. she fell back to sle...
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- Hi, There is a bad stomach bug going around. My daughter threw up several times last Friday (no fever or other symptoms besides being cranky) and I thought it was a...
- This may be a long shoot, but she could simply be cold. My kids, as well as myself, get upset tummies from being underdressed or uncovered at night and exposed to some...
- Sounds like she has a stomach virus.. Just try to give her as many fluids as she can keep down. Putting a cool wash cloth behind her neck will help calm her... I do no...
Help W/ a "Always Vomiting" 4-Year-old
Asked by J.R. from Indianapolis
on March 12, 2008
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My 4-year-old vomits frequently at night. Sometimes she does not even wake up & I find her lying in her bed, covered in dry vomit. Her doctor does not seem concerened....
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- Same as the other post my boys have acid reflux (my first one really bad) he would vomit at night if he ate too close to bed...or romped around to much he did grow out...
- Another possibility is food allergies. Our now 4 year old used to throw up on a daily basis when he was younger, but seemed to have gotten better, though he will stil...
- My daughter has always had this problem! It scares me because I'm afraid that she will aspirate the vomit and suffocate in her sleep! I launched a thorough study of...
