Gag Reflex
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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. ...
Medicine past Gag Reflex
Asked by J.K. from Los Angeles
on January 8, 2011
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My DS has strept throat. He has a very sensitive gag reflex. Taking/giving antibiotics has been very difficult. Anyone have advice on how to get past the gag? The syri...
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- I don't know if it's possible, but do antibiotics come in suppository form? He may not appreciate that any more than gagging, but it might ensure he gets the medicatio...
- I would ask the doctor to give your son the liquid antibiotic if you are now giving him a pill. If you are already giving him the liquid and that is what he is gaging...
- Often it's the tongue that sparks the gag reflex. If the antibiotic is a pill, have him put it in his cheek, like a chipmunk with an acorn. Don't let it touch his to...
Gag Reflex and Pregnancy
Asked by M.T. from Los Angeles
on September 16, 2010
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OK...this is my 4th baby and this has been the hardest pregnancy yet...perhaps because of the circumstances of my life right now....but I have a big problem going on a...
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- I'm so sorry. That really stinks, doesn't it?! The same thing happened when I was pregnant with #4. Unfortunately for me, it lasted the entire pregnancy and still r...
- Hum while you brush your teeth, your throat can't do two things at once...worked for me like a charm!
- I had the same problem. I couldn't even watch my son brush his teeth without puking. I can't really give you advice, but it didn't last the whole pregnancy. I think...
Sensitive Gag Reflex
Asked by M.G. from San Antonio
on March 7, 2010
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Hello All,
I believe that my daughter has a sensitive gag reflex. Sometimes when she coughs, she ends up throwing up. This even happens sometimes in restaurants. It...
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- hi - my first thought/question is does your child have reflux? as far as the sensitive gag reflex - does she gag with foods? tooth brushing? smell of foods? textur...
- I would try another Dr., maybe an ENT. Good Luck!
- Does she cough a lot? Like when she is napping or sleeping too? I am just asking because my son has had asthma since he was 8 weeks old (technically they don't diagnos...
My Toddlers Gag Reflex
Asked by A.B. from San Francisco
on May 8, 2008
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Hello all! I was wondering if there is anyone out there with my same problem. My 20 month old will not chew food. He has had a MAJOR gag reflex since the day he was bo...
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- A., I would consider requesting an evaluation by someone trained in this area. Often either OT (Occupational Therapy) or ST (Speech Therapy) handle issues regarding c...
- I know some children who are being care by mother are having same problem. after they attend full time daycare, they become much better. Children will eat better when ...
- Hi A., I agree with other posters that you should get your son evaluated by an Occupational Therapist. Ask your pediatrician for a referral if your insurance covers...
Overactive Gag Reflex at 10 Months
Asked by T.Z. from Chicago
on February 20, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My sweet 10 month old girl is very healthy and does a great job eating but we have not made a lot of progress since her 9 month checkup when her doctor told ...
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- Did the doctor say that she is underweight or malnourished? It sounds like her little body is doing what her little body is supposed to. Believe me she will not miss o...
- Unfortunately we ahve a lot of experience in this. My first suggestion is to get early intervention in there and get a feeding therapist. They will help desensitis...
- my 10-monther JUST started to like food too (nursing her for nutrition, getting food for extra fun). Try different textures. I let my girl play with the spoons, swapp...
Daughter's Gag Reflex
Asked by T.E. from Columbus
on November 25, 2007
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I don't know whether to be concerned yet or not, but my 7 1/2 month old daughter has had this 'thing' with gagging. She never liked cereal a whole lot (I think for th...
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- I would make an appt. with the DR. for this problem. Not one where its for shots, cold etc. Concentrate on just this problem. My daughter had reflux and we tried every...
- Actually, neither of my kids was ready for solids until earliest 8 or 9 months -- and I've met *lots* of moms who have had similar experiences. Plus, the AAP keeps mo...
- My daughter did the same thing, I call her my drama-queen. So, I stopped feeding her off the spoon and exclusively breast fed her (formula feed) and then tried again ...
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...
Gag Reflex in 10 Month Old
Asked by A.C. from Kansas City
on June 25, 2008
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I have posted before about my son's disinterest in solids AND how he tends to gag & vomit when sick and needing medication or his nose aspirated. I am beginning to re...
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- You son reminds me of my nephew. He was born about 5-6 weeks early and ended up being tube fed. I don't know if he would have been able to breastfeed since my sister n...
- I wonder if the hanger thing in the back of his throat is maybe too long or something like that. That may be causing the gagging. It would only seem natural that if ...
- Well the gagging on medication is rather common. They don't like it and lots of kids throw up when they don't like something. Refusing the bottle is also something a...
My 11 Month Old Won't Eat Table Food - Sensitive Gag Reflex
Asked by A.U. from New York
on February 19, 2008
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Hi. Just wanted to know if any has a child who has a sensitive gag reflex that has hindered his/her ability to eat table/finger food. We've been trying for months to...
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- My oldest son was a preemie, so his gag reflex lasted a little longer than usual. He would gag on some stage 3 foods. My mother-in-law insisted he was old enough to ...
- If the doctor doesn't see any problems, don't worry. I thought my son was going to be on level 2 baby food FOREVER. I envisioned sending him off to school with jars....
- we had that problem with my now 5 year old - it lasted until he was 4. Definitely talk to your pediatrician or an ENT and maybe see if you can get some therapy throug...
