Gag Reflex
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Should I Be Concerned About My Son's Solid Food Intake
Asked by R.J. from Las Vegas
on January 21, 2009
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Hello, I am a first time mom to an almost 1 year old boy. He is still having some issues with solid foods. He loves his formula, he loves his baby food, but when it co...
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- Hi R. - I dont think you are doing anything wrong. I have twin boys that just turned 13 months and they still arent eating everythign I eat. They LOVE their bottle.....
- Get a day care provider who knows more about kids! That is ridiculous. They all develop and different rates. It probably makes things harder on her and it sounds li...
- I'm no expert, but my daughter is 14 months old. I would listen to your Doctor. As far as your son eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches by now....they don't rec...
1-1/2 Year Old Who Only Eats Pureed Food
Asked by R. from Spartanburg
on October 16, 2007
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Hi, my 1-1/2 year old daughter has always had a very sensitive gag reflex. We didn't know how sensitive until after 6 months, she started to refuse anything that was ...
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- I agree with Roxanne to a certain degree. As long as your child is eating and growing well, I wouldn't worry to much about things. If you are very concerned about it...
- Hi my name is T. and my son has some of the same issues however since my son has been in occupational therpy he can tolerate more foods and textures. they are traind i...
- i'm sorry but none of my children had that problem. i hope all turns out well with her check up.
Food Suggestions for 10 Month Old
Asked by L.F. from Chicago
on April 24, 2007
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I am looking for suggestions for table food to feed my 10 month old. Starting at 8 months he has been self feeding cheerios, crackers, bread, and most recently waffle...
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- Hi L., The avocado idea is really good! It seems like babies really like them. My daugter really liked a few things: Bananas, sweet potato chunks, blueberries (I b...
- try mashed sweat and/or regular mashed potatoes, jello (my daughter loves the feel of jello. I cut the jello up so it's easier for her to pull out the pieces. My dau...
- veggie burgers and those veggie nuggets(like chicken nuggets, but veggie based and baked, not fried) The are great for helping children learn to feed themselves and th...
15-Month-old Gagging Himself?
Asked by C.T. from San Francisco
on February 23, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My son seems to enjoy the sensation of sticking his finger far enough back in his mouth to set off his gag reflex. He's been doing it now for a few months, ...
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- C., My daughter is 14 months and does it as well. She has been doing it for a few months now. At first I ignored it then I started to tell her "no" because she know...
- My son did and does this occassionally too. I thought he was getting molars but I think they are just exploring thier body functions. The more I paid attention to hi...
- Both my sons did it for a while. I just ignored it. Eventually it was fogotten about and they didn't do it again...ride it out.
8 Month Old Cannot Stand Any Food on Her Tongue
Asked by M.G. from Houston
on June 25, 2008
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I have an 8 month old daughter who will not eat anything. She does not like baby food or cereal. She has her moments where if I am feeding her, she cannot stand anyth...
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- My 2 year old has a sensitive gag reflex. Do not listen to anyone she is fine!! Nothing wrong with her except it turned out she had reflux. She was gagging because ...
- Hello M.! I feel for you and know exactly what you are going through. My daughter is my first and she finally started eating solids around 18 months. Since she was ...
- Hi M.- I don't have any firsthand experience with this but there are some kids who simply have sensory issues. Some kids have trouble with the feel of different fa...
3 Year Gags/vomits When She Is "Grossed" out....anyone Else?
Asked by E.N. from San Diego
on May 3, 2011
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So weird, it just started about 3 weeks ago. If my daughter sees something that is "gross", she begins to gag and sometimes throws up. She sometimes does not even li...
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- yeah,my son has had this since he was a baby(5 now)does not throw up or anything but is very gag sensitive.....it does get better.
- ooor she might just be a "little bit" dramatic lol. teach her to look away and think of something else.
- Some babies, children, adults have a sensitive gag reflex. She may have just started this because she's just discovered her sensitive uvula. My adult daughter and no...
16 Month Old Diagnosed with "Oral Aversion" and Not Eating Solid Foods
Asked by C.S. from Boston
on May 22, 2008
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I was wondering if there is anyone out there with similar issues. My 16 month old son eats only cheerios and crackers. He refuses to even try anything else. He is curr...
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- I am raising my grand daughter, who will be 3 in July. She just starting eating "family food" about 3 months ago. Before that, she would have the same problems liste...
- hi C., My son now 8 had an oral aversion. Have you tried senting chewable toys? Therapro in Framingham has some great items you can buy they have a website http://www...
- If early intervention isn't helping it may be time to step it up and get a referral to speech and/or occupational therapy. The speech therapist can work with oral moto...
Men and Breastmilk
Asked by M.. from St. Louis
on July 14, 2011
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Why are men so repulsed by breastmilk? My husband will go in the fridge and grab a gallon of cows milk without a thought, but when he sees my bottles of breastmilk i...
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- Not all men are repulsed. Mine didn't mind the taste at all... ;-)
- I didn't know men WERE repulsed by breast milk! My husband certainly never was. That seems odd, but maybe my husband is the oddball....?? I also used to squirt hi...
- It grosses my man out BECAUSE he tasted it! I gave him a 'squirt' once. He said it wasn't bad, sweet on first taste, and then he got the aftertaste and gagged! Aft...
10 Month Old Refuses to Eat Baby Food!!
Asked by S.D. from Kalamazoo
on March 12, 2008
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I got such positive feedback on my son's sleeping issue I thought I would ask for advice on his eating baby food issue. He is 10 months old, 11 month on March 27th. He...
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- I haven't been able to feed my little girl baby food since she was 9 months old (or so). She loves to feed herself and won't let me help her at all (most of the time)...
- You sure don't want mealtime to become a circus! Give him the little bites of whatever you are eating. You will expect him to eat what you're eating when he is older...
- First don't panic. My son was just like this.....so are lots of others. This is a normal "control" issue. There are 2 things your son wants. 1. Time with you doing...
My Toddler Pukes on Command ... for Fun ... Seriously. Help!
Asked by L.L. from New York
on May 21, 2009
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My eighteen-month-old seems to have a sensitive gag reflex, which he's now using to make himself throw up when he dislikes something. This is happening on an almost da...
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- 18 months is too young for it to be a control issue. Sounds like it could be a serious medical problem.... I'd ask for a second opinion from another MD. Good luck.
- I know this is going to sound....strange. But...ignore it. You're saying, "How do I ignore that?!" Well, that's easier said than done, I know. Assuming there is nothin...
- Hey L., I am a little concerned at the fact that your doctor has automatically assumed it is for attention. It could be something medical. Is he sticking his finger...
