Gag Reflex
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How Do You Not Puke, When Your Kid Is Puking?
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on December 9, 2007
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I know, the question is kind of amusing. In all seriousness though, my son last night was vomiting on and off all night. And the problem is, while he needs comforting ...
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- I admit, I did laugh when I first read your e-mail but in all seriousness, if you can't handle it, it's time to wake up Dad and have him comfort Jr. Sometimes there i...
- I am the same way, my husband and I made a deal before Justin was born, I will change all the poopie diapers (he cant handle poop) and he will handle all throw-up (I c...
- I admit I did laugh, I have so much to look forward to....I have to ask is it the sound or the smell that makes you sick. If it is the smell.... pull your shirt collar...
Puppy Biting. We've Apperently Adopted Doggy Version of Dr. Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Asked by J.C. from Columbus
on August 27, 2012
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First I must put forth that my husband and I are long long long time dog lovers and are highly knowledgeable. But we're in a situation that we can't seem to find the b...
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- What is inspiring these rages? Is there a trigger, or does it come out of no where? I'll add more when I know more about it!
- Have you tried giving her a firm "No biting!" and then hiding your hands (sit on them if you have to) and ignoring her when she starts biting? It worked wonderfully o...
- ETA: I Think DVMOM has the best plan! Wow! I think you need the help of a good trainer/behavior professional. It sounds like she missed some socialization and wh...
Food Suggestions for 14 Mo Old
Asked by C.J. from Hickory
on April 22, 2008
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I have a 14 mo. old son and I am having trouble getting him to eat different table foods. He gagged on pieces of puffs until he was over 10 months old. When I would ...
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- My son had a similar problem. He had trouble with cereal at first and from then on food was a challenge. What my doctor recommended to me was to go the opposite rout...
- Dear C., You might want to read the responses on the following Mamasource threads - they are interesting to read. http://www.mamasource.com/request/113716120506...
- Hi Cherl, I have a picky eatter since day 1! Around that time he seemed to like scrambled eggs, regular oatmeal- not the babyfood- and I'd puree fruit and mix in it...
My 15 Month Old Will Only Eat Pureed Foods
Asked by M.P. from New York
on October 14, 2010
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I have been trying to transition my son away from pureed and into thicker purees and cut up fruits and veggies, cheese, pasta, eggs, etc. but I have not been very succ...
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- I am not sure if this will help but my daughter did the same thing. We made her food in the beginning and processed all the veggies and fruits but once she was eat...
- My daughter was like this but it wasn't an issue for us because I stay at home. She was a preemie and has always been behind in everything including eating. When she...
- I don't have answers to all your questions, however, I just wanted to let you know that my daughter had a similar problem at that age. It seemed as if she couldn't ha...
My Daughter Won't Eat Solids
Asked by J.B. from Seattle
on June 17, 2009
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My daughter is almost 9 months and she still refuses solids. I have been offering her food every day since she was almost six months old. I have tried all kinds of d...
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- Hi J., I don't know that I necessarily have advice, but I had a similar experience with my baby, who is now almost a year old. I offered him food every couple of da...
- I think most people (in our culture) don't realize that babies are perfectly healthy existing on nothing but breastmilk for their first year, as long as their weight i...
- My oldest wouldnt eat a thing, he would only nurse, until he was about 10 months old. he would gag on EVERYTHING. I tried everything I could think of. His first foods ...
Baby Doesn't like Gerber 3Rd Foods (Texture)
Asked by T.S. from Philadelphia
on October 14, 2011
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My daughter is 9 1/2 month old and I've been trying to give her the 3rd foods meals that are chunkier and she doesn't like it at all and gags. Tonite I attempted to gi...
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- My kids both hated the 3rd. Weird textures! We just went straight to full time table foods once the 2nds weren't enough for them. So both of my kids were on full t...
- That jarred stuff is nasty and expensive. get a small food processor and grind up what ever you are eating for lunch or dinner.
- Have you tried making your own? Like take and cook pasta super soft and chop it smaller, add a little sauce ect... I made my sons baby food and it's so easy. It might ...
10 Month Old Won't Eat Solids/feed Herself
Asked by A.P. from Denver
on March 2, 2010
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Hello all, I'm starting to worry. My 10 month old daughter won't eat anything thicker/chunkier than stage 2 baby food with out gagging and throwing up. I just figure...
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- I would take a deep breathe and relax. Your son's doctor is probably trying to see if there is a texture aversion or not. My son wasn't one to transition the "stages...
- He's looking for a food aversion or an overactive gag reflex, but the likelihood of her being outside the range of normal at this age is very slim. I highly recommend...
- My youngest wouldn't eat anything solid at all until just after a year. He's totally fine and eats like a horse now at 2. Your little one just isn't ready for solids...
Trouble Introducing Solids
Asked by D.C. from Savannah
on October 20, 2008
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I breastfed my baby for 6mos exclusively like they recommend. I have introduced rice cereal and now oat but she really dislikes solids. I even tried a little bit of pe...
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- My pediatrician gave me the best advice on solids. He told me to eat around my boys - we had dinner together on certain nights with the twins in high chairs. When th...
- Hi- I did not exclusively breastfeed for more than 6 months. However, I am aware that people do it. I know people that have breastfeed for 12 months. Breast milk stil...
- A healthy baby who does not want to start solids simply is not ready. Just wait a bit before trying again. I have nursed for up to a year before starting solids; it al...
9 Year Old Son with Severe Anxiety About Brushing Teeth
Asked by E.Q. from Rochester
on February 23, 2009
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My son is 9 years old, and for the past six months-one year, he has had severe anxiety about brushing his teeth. Our family has experienced some very sad circumstance...
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- Sorry if this is a repeat of other suggestions but since he has such issues with germs and gagging, hospital supply stores have individually wrapped dental sponge toot...
- Dear E., I have never dealt with this type of anxiety, however I have dealt with anxiety in general. After many years of therapy the only thing that I have found wo...
- Hi E., I'm am sorry to hear that your son is having such issues with anxiety. It's great that he is getting help for it...good for you for seeking it out early on. ...
Feeding My 1 Year Old... Ideas???
Asked by S.F. from Charlotte
on January 24, 2007
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My son has decided to skip over things like cheerios and 'puffs' and toast (I've tried toasting light, dark, with or w/o a topping), he just doesn't care for that text...
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- Hi S., My kids did well with scrambled eggs, any kind of dry cereal, grilled cheese sandwiches (cut into bites), and anything they could steal from our plates. Bef...
- We've been feeding Owen grilled cheese, which he loves! He also eats canned green beans, peas and carrots. Jell-O Jigglers are a treat - he loves them and it turns h...
- HI, It is hard to come up with new things to feed them isnt it? I would suggest frozen mini pancakes-my toddler loves them and they are great when teething. Also Sc...
