Gag Reflex
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Anyone Dealing with This, or Any Ideas?
Asked by K.B. from Philadelphia
on January 16, 2007
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my name is K. and I have two yr old daughter who has a terrible gag reflex. I am not sure what to do. Since she has been eating solid food she has had a problem. I am ...
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- When my daughter was younger (she's 12 now) she use to throw up everytime she hiccuped, which was pretty much after every meal. I fed her smaller meals which seemed ...
- Hi K. my name is A. and my four year old son has the same problem. His started shortly after his birth and the doctors really just ignored me. So first off please in...
- K., You should be worried about the throwing up as this means that she is not getting her proper nutrition. I am a midwife, and a Physician Assistant in the state o...
2 Year Old Won't Eat Because of Texture Issues
Asked by W.L. from Hickory
on February 17, 2008
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My son is 2 1/2 years old and refuses to eat anything except for crunchy things such as cereal, pretzels, and chips. This started around 8 months when he refused to e...
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- He may have a sensitivity to some foods that don't show up in allergy testing. Ask your pediatrician about this. If they don't believe you, get another one. One of my ...
- I hear ya sister! My son is 3 1/2 and also gets speech and OT for sensory processing disorder. He eats crackers, chips, pretzels, Kashi, dry cereal and drinks chocola...
- W., I had a very similiar situation with my son when he was 3. My pediatrician advised me to ignore his behavior and continue to offer him the same foods that if he ...
Help for a First Time Mom
Asked by J.K. from Atlanta
on April 19, 2010
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I am a first time mom to a beautiful nine month old baby girl and I have a few questions that I would love to get some feedback on....
Our doctor would like us to sta...
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- First off... Congratulations Mom! My son and daughter weren't ready for table food or Stage 3 foods until almost 1 year, so don't rush if you and she are uncomfortable...
- My twins didn't eat table food until they were almost 13 months. I gave them alot of baby food like green beans with rice,sweet potatoes,fruit etc. When they did start...
- The only way she'll learn to eat table foods is to continue to offer them to her. You're correct that breast milk will be her primary source of nutrients for a few mo...
14 Month Old Eating and Drinking Advice
Asked by A.A. from Columbus
on January 5, 2010
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Hello mamas!
My (almost) 14 month old only has a few teeth and the strongest gag reflex I've ever seen. We can't really give him finger foods or anything remotely s...
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- First off I think you should talk to your kid's doctor and see if there is anything you can do to help him a little more. But I don't think you should push him... not...
- My daughter had similar issues and we found out she had Sensory Deprivation Dysfunction. You may want to have him checked..with her if foods had a certain texture it w...
- My little brother had this brother when he was baby, and on a positive note he did grow out of it gradually and is now fine. That was a long time ago, so I dont rememb...
9 Month Old Throwing up During Meals
Asked by K.B. from Duluth
on February 25, 2008
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My son is 9 months old. He has been a good eater for the most part. We've done all the stage 2 foods, cheerios, rice rusks, crackers, etc. We've started to do stage 3 ...
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- Hi K. - My son is 20 months, and he has had a "virus" three times this winter that sounds like what your son has. For a week or two, my son will not have his usual...
- It could be that his tummy just isn't ready for those kinds of food yet. Some pediatricians don't recommend solids to even start until age 1yr! Maybe, slow down on a...
- have you asked your dr? there are homeopathic people out there. I know someone you could take him to. You literally walk into his office and he can tell you if he c...
3Yo Picky Eater and New Foods.. Help!
Asked by D.P. from Raleigh
on November 11, 2009
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I see there is a similar message from another mom whose toddler refuses to eat anything but a handful of foods. My situation is a step further. My son has confirmed fo...
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- Hi D., I have a friend who is a general practioner. She is such a good doctor, but where her son is concerned, she has blinders. She allowed him to rule the roost...
- Someone I know is in his mid-40's and has suffered a strong gag reflex his whole life. I don't think anyone knew about occupational therapy. He has an extremely limi...
- Vomiting is not normal. A sensitive gag reflect IS a serious sensory problem. Get a second evaluation. Some OT intervention might be just what he needs.
Mildew Attack!
Asked by C.S. from Green Bay
on August 31, 2009
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...does anyone out there have anything that REALLY works on mildew stains on bathtub grout??? I have tried every product on the market. They get me 1/2-way there, bu...
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- Bleach is a great cleaning agent. The clorine evaporates quickly, make sure you rinse the tub and tub surround well. Be careful of being a "Clean Freak" if you use t...
- Actually Bleach is the only thing that will KILL the mold. I agree with not wanting to put my kid in the tub after I use it though. I have found that the Seventh Gen...
- You can try Shaklee's Basic H2 followed by Shaklee's Scour Off. Basic G is a germicide, which should work, too. K. www.shaklee.net/K.
Riled up Kid
Asked by L.M. from Boston
on October 25, 2009
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not so much a question -- but if we make our 5 yo laugh too much (where he can't catch his breath) or have him running around -- he'll start coughing and cough so much...
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- I agree that it could be tonsils but more likely exercise-induced asthma. I think you might consider alternatives. Many of the posts recommend a nebulizer but you sh...
- I wouldn't make him laugh so much if you (as adults) know the consequences. It seems mean. Have your son checked for asthma or other breathing problems with his pediat...
- I would have your little guy checked. Like the others said, sounds like it maybe be asthma. I'd get him checked so if that is the case, they can offer suggetsions that...
2 Yr Old Won't Take Medicine
Asked by E.K. from Boston
on July 27, 2008
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Does anyone have suggestions on how to get a 2 year old (28months) to take medicine? He has a fever and I've been trying to get some Tylenol in him all day. He becomes...
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- I mix my son's medication with applesauce because I had the same problem.
- what if you try mixing it with a small amount of ice cream or yogurt, Just not too much so you know he'll finish it all. Yo can use the infants concentrated drops so ...
- I had a tough time as well when my 3 yr old was that age. I would mix it with her juice and she would drink it that way. Other then that you may want to try the Fevera...
Tongue Tie???!
Asked by D.M. from Joplin
on January 9, 2011
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anyone have a younger child that is still a little bit tongue tied and having problems with gag reflex,my son i just recently in july learned that he was a little tong...
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- I have a son who was born tounge tied. The nurse noticed it when he was a couple of hours old. She recommended that I get it clipped, but my ped advised me to wait and...
- If I'm understanding your question correctly, the cases I've heard of have had their tongue 'snipped' and all issues (feeding/speech) have ended right after that. Goo...
- The biggest reason we had my youngests snipped this summer was because at 3 he gagged on so many things. What we thought was a texture issue was actually do to his ton...
