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Could 4 Month Old Twins Be Teething?
I can't for sure tell you, but sounds like it might be teething, and the doctors have also told us that babies this young have a very sensitive gag reflex. ...
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- J.,My mother used to say it was time to break out the whiskyat teething time,not for the baby but for you! HaHa Just a laugh.
- My son began teething at 3 months! They very well could be teething! If they are drooling a lot (and it sounds like they are!) I'm sure they are teething!
- I have 5 month old twins girls. (we should set them up-ha ha). One of my twins' first tooth broke through the skin right at 4 months and her second one is coming in ...
Eating Finger Foods
Try the Baby Safe Feeder. It was invented by a Dad whose baby almost choked .... Sounds like a strong gag reflex. You can take him to a specialist who can ...
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- My youngest son, Tyler, who is 18 months old has the same problem. Some foods he's okay with, but the stage 3 baby food he still gags on with the texture. I found that...
- Sounds like a strong gag reflex. You can take him to a specialist who can teach you exercises to help him learn to chew. You can check out CST at the Upledger Institut...
- K., Have you tried soggy cherrios? My guy had the same problem and he seemed to not gag on cherrios that were left in the milk. Best of luck. J.
11 Month and Food
Some babies have much more sensitive gag reflexes than others. I wish I hadn't worried so much and knew that it would all work out :) ...
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- Our daughter who is 4 yrs now would not eat table food but we noticed that she would eat vegetables and fruits. She weighed 20 for about 1 and 1/2 years. Now she is o...
- I would make it thick juice first and put some flavor in it. Like a shake.
- Sounds exactly like my daughter!!! She would gag on ANY piece of food we'd give her...even the pureed! I worried my head off and the pediatrician just kept saying "she...
14 Month Old Baby Won't Eat Textured Foods or Feed Himself
He was diagnosed with acid reflux (aka GERD)at around 5 months old. He would vomit and gag sometimes as a young baby. He is on medication now and that has ...
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- The first thing I would do is discuss this with your little guy's pediatrician. I think this is probably pretty common. My daughter has experienced the same symptoms, ...
- While my son did feed himself at a really early age, he was and still is a gager. He used to gag himself and puke at nearly every meal. Now he'll gag and puke severa...
- Dear Martha and Robert, There are a million reasons why this could be happening. I think you should seek the advice of a nutritionalist, and have him checked for any ...
Problem with Textures and Stron Gag Reflex
Anything that has more texture than babay purree or baby oeatmeal makes her gag and ... pediatrician send you to a child specialist for gag reflux problems. ...
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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...
Picky Baby
Every baby is ready for solids at different times. Some signs of readiness are the end of the gag reflex, sitting up, teeth coming in, the pinching ability ...
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- Hi T. I agree with most of the ladies here - it's surprising that your doc is saying she needs to start solids at 5 mos. When my kids were that age (5 and 7 years ag...
- T., In reading the other responses, I do agree that your baby just may not be ready yet, but I also think that eating solids is such a new thing for a baby that they ...
- I would just wait...my pediatrician doesn't recommend starting solids until 6 months. Maybe your baby just isn't ready for them...your breastmilk is all your baby nee...
When to Stop Feeding Jarred Foods....
Did he spit up alot as a baby? might still have an easy gag reflex. My dd 7yo still has an easy gag reflex if she eat something that she doesn't like the ...
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- Hi R., My Daughter is 14 months old. She still only has four teeth so jarred baby food and soft food is a must. I bought a small blender from Bi-Mart ($9.99) when ...
- You could give him some of what you eat just to get him used to what is normally eaten in your home. Like vegetables, peas,cooked carrot,cooked broccoli are all easy t...
- You aren't being paranoid, just a concerned mom. As the others have said, every baby is different. I would agree to take cues from your son, and you certainly don't wa...
Seven-month Old Food Schedule
You can also puree fresh canaloupe - it comes out watery, my babies loved it! ... their babies had issues with texture and a very sensitive gag reflex too. ...
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- In addition to what you mentioned above, my son also really liked squash. I have generally bought his food and have only made a couple things. He is now 10 months ol...
- Steamed carrots or califlower comes out really smooth. Mashed banana, homemade applesauce or homemade pear sauce is yummy. You can also puree fresh canaloupe - it co...
- Try carrots, easy to puree. Then start introducing the not-so-sweet veggies (anything that doesn't give gas or intestinal discomfort).
15-Month Old Won't Stop Drooling
Read all 12 responses: "Since my baby was born, he has been a heavy drooler. ... He does have a sesitive gag reflex, and is sesitive on taste things. ...
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- Hi C., Have the doctoc check his thyroid levels not jut a T4 but a T3 too or complete panal. Does he have rough skin, a thick tongue that he seems to suck on, courc...
- My 3-year old IS a drooller to, and nothing seems to be causing it or helping either. But since he was about one and a half or two it really started to back off. other...
- My nephew was the same way. Has he used a sippy cup?? Try giving him a cup with a straw. This will help him develop the muscles in his mouth to help him keep him mou...
Mother of a 9 Month Old Looking for Advice on Feeding.
He is fine.. he will overcome the gag reflex. there is no hurry for him to eat any thing.. My daughter was on baby food for 14 months becuase she gagged on ...
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- I'd try little bits of food that your family is eating that aren't likely to trigger allergies. Put a bit on his tray experimentally. Keep the tone happy and light, ...
- When I was a first time mom I worried about all that stuff too. Now, a mother of 2, (3 & 15m) you realize that babies don't need to be as complicated as we make them....
- When they are ready they often start reaching for the food on your plate. My son was similar, but one day reached out, grabbed a french fry and never looked back.
