10 Babies Gagging on Food (Why it’s a GOOD Thing!)
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- Опубликовано: 20 июн 2022
- Does your baby gagging on food freak you out?!
Repeat after me…”Gagging is a good thing!!”
Gagging IS a good thing when your baby is learning how to eat - and gagging is very different from choking.
I know it’s not fun to watch but gagging on food is a natural and necessary part of your baby’s learning how to eat process.
…and as weird as it may seem, watching videos of other babies gagging on food and then recovering on their own can give YOU confidence in your baby’s ability to do the same.
In this video I’m showing you 10 babies gagging on food - and I have lots more gagging videos over on my Instagram page @babyledweanteam / babyledweanteam if you search the hashtag #gusandhannahgag
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One of the best baby gags I ever caught on camera was in this video 😵 This Baby Gagging on Pasta will Make You Laugh and Cry ruclips.net/video/Z4Ihy1tCWLs/видео.html
That’s sick.
Thank you for sharing!! I needed this as a FTM
This actually made me more anxious
Same
Same lol
Same! Like, this is why I don't like the baby lead weaning thing....I'd rather start with purees and when there is enough teeth, have solids. Some of those babies sounded choking and not gagging..
This is the first time I’m hearing of this! It’s hard to watch them struggle but they have to learn this on their own.
Thanks for sharing this 💕
They can learn in time. I would NEVER EVER do this with a baby. Let them get a full set of teeth. Trust me, they will learn to eat before high school. This is beyond absurd.
Having or not having teeth is not a pre-requisite for eating. Some babies don't get teeth until after age 1 but it is will known that we need to start offering complementary foods at 6m of age. It's amazing what babies can and do eat if we set the up for success when they are ready, which is at 6 months + when showing the other reliable signs of readiness to eat
@@teachinganoldcook5665 just because you aren’t used to it doesn’t mean it’s not right. BLW has been proven to be better for babies.
Yes I realize I’ve been romanticizing eating table foods bc my baby won’t breastfeed anymore and pumping round the clock is so much work. I appreciate the heads up that it’s not pretty lol
@@WhimsicalCrochetThat is a lie. The NIH says there needs to be a lot more research done on BLW! There is nothing normal about feeding your child that you know is going to make them gag, over and over! What a MISERABLE mealtime fur a child. smh 🙄
Good job go get baby a trophy 🏆
I had to restrain myself from even reacting to these babies in the video gagging 🤣
Yeah if my baby did what some of these babies are doing I would definitely panic 😳
Especially like the baby eating carrots or the baby eating blueberries 😓
These video clips are tame compared to how my baby gagged the first time he had solids. Phew- I thought I might never try again! Thank goodness I had listened to your gaging podcast first- life saver for me. The gag calmed down a lot after the first week of BLW but man- those first few times were so hard.... hard for me that is!!
some babies don't gag at all at first, some go crazy. Every baby is different but I'm glad you were able to get past the initial scary gags. Practice makes progress and you probably noticed baby gagging less often the more practice he got!!
This is very encouraging! We’ve had a couple of days of big gags and it’s scared the crap out of me!
This is so incredibly helpful! Thank you so much!
Omg my son is 1 year old an he gags for everything and it freaks me out😭. He even throw up. Its stressing me out
All these babies are so calm after they gag. I don’t over react at all. Because anytime she’s gagged it’s been with purées. But she throws a mega fit every time and then it’s all done from there. No calming down after that
I'm sorry to hear this and most babies do recover on their own from a gag and go right back to self-feeding. If you're not seeing that and you're concerned - could you ask your primary for a referral to a speech language pathologist who specializes in infant feeding to screen for any potential swallowing disorder? Might be helpful for peace of mind if the freak out post gag continues
Well yeah, do you want to be gagged every time you eat? Babies don't either!
Hi Katie, my baby has been very picky with food and he doesn't like to touch his food so we still spoon-feed him at 13 months. Do you have a video to train him to touch and start BLW? I'm so frustrated every time I feed him!
He’s almost 9 months old and i’m trying so hard to do BLW. I’m certified in cpr and first aid because I work in daycare. It’s terrifying when he gags. I’m trying to dip my toes in with little things like cheerios to help with pincer grab and steamed carrot sticks. Solid Starts has been an amazing app.
Very helpful. Thank you!
You are welcome! Watching babies gag on food is kind of a weird thing to do but it can really help some families get the confidence they need to trust that their baby can do the same :)
Gagging is a real concern for most parents and to be honest rightly so my advised to anyone that wants to Strat BLW is please please do a baby CPR training because that will not only put your mind at ease but in the unlikely event that your child is chocking then you will know exactly what to do.
Agreed. This is the online CPR course I take each quarter and recommend. You can get an extra $10 off with my affiliate discount code KATIE10: courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/pages/babyledweanteam
How does it make ANY sense to use a feeding method wherein you need a baby CPR course to prepare yourself? 🙄🤦♀️🙄
I needed this thankyu
Can you start at 5 months? Or do they not know how to gag properly that young?
Do you have a video on gagging for two-year-olds
Informative
I don’t understand how you can tell the difference between a very bad gag and choking. The baby at 3:04, I would think my baby is choking. So stressful and terrifying
It can be difficult at first, but the more you practice with your baby the more you'll really be able to recognize their cues. I also have a post called Real Life Stories of Babies Choking on Food www.fortifiedfam.com/home/2019/2/28/real-life-stories-of-babies-choking-on-food that might be helpful for what to look for and what to do in the event there is a choking incident
It’s ridiculous and completely UNNECESSARY.
I HAD 10 heart attacks in 2 minutes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks
Same 😂
I am terrified to start feeding my baby like this omg 😭😭😭
Me too, how did it go?
Me 2 😮😢
Then don’t do it. It’s nuts!
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Is it quite common for a baby to gag even with thicker purées? My baby seems to gag all the time with thicker purées and refuses to eat. She’s 9 months now.
Some babies have more sensitive gag reflexes than others. If your baby is able to recover and continue eating, then I wouldn't be that concerned. But if your baby is distressed or you're nothing any other things that are making you concerned you can always ask your pediatrician for a referral to a feeding therapist for an evaluation 💕
What if they gag so much they start coughing and throw it up? It just seems like my daughter has a hard time recovering from a gag.
A little bit of vomiting is to be expected but if baby is vomiting every day that is not typical. More info about BLW + vomit is in this podcast episode: Vomit: What if My Baby Vomits when Eating? blwpodcast.com/episodes/20
Do you have tips with how to stop them from putting too much in their mouth? We are trying BLW for my 7.5 month old but he seems to put wayy too much in his mouth at one time, or do you just let them go for it?
NO you don't just "let them go for it"! WTH is wrong with people?
My son 9 month old vomits up anything beyond textured comercial pure. Even if it's a tiny bit of cooked mince he will gag and reach until the food is out if his mouth, usually then accompanied by vomit.
I'm not sure what to do about iron and zinc 😔
Vomiting occasionally while starting solid foods is typical, but what you're describing sounds atypical and I would recommend speaking with you physician to get a referral to a pediatric feeding therapist for an evaluation. I also have a podcast episode all about when to see a feeding therapist called How Do I Know if My Baby Needs Feeding Therapy with @msdawnslp Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP that you can check out here blwpodcast.com/episodes/152
@@babyledweaningReally? A pediatric feeding therapist? How about just waiting until the child’s digestive system can actually handle solids? smh
can i ask how is your baby now? my baby is like this too. 😢
My 9 month old tried water melon for the first time and gaged it scared the s**t out of me my heart is racing just thinking about it, fyi to new moms watermelon comes out the other end red still, it gave me a double scare.
Watermelon is a high water content food so can def be hard for some babies who gag very easily.
I am not nervous about gagging. But my other family members will definitely be terrified. I have no idea how to convince them.
You won’t.
It’s a no for me dawg
I get a little aggravated sometimes when he gags because he’s 13 months and can eat yet still gags..
Even at 13 months your baby is still learning and adapting to a bunch of different sensory experiences during a meal 😊 During those moments where your baby is still gagging remind yourself that he's learned so much and has gotten better and it's okay that he's still learning 💕 If it's to the point where you're feeling concerned, you can also ask your pediatrician for a referral to a feeding therapist but some gagging is still typical for some babies.
When my baby gags she throws up everything in her stomach so it’s not ok
some babies who are particularly gaggy will need up to an hour break before end of bottle and start of solid food feed if gagging on food is constantly resulting in vomit...
My little one has gagged several times at this point, and it scared me every time. I'm hoping that watching stuff like this will help me learn to trust the process a little more.
It sounds strange, but it definitely helps you know what to expect and feel a little calmer 💕 (or at least fake like you're calm so you don't freak out your baby 🤪)
@Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro I've already been telling my husband "it's ok, he's fine," while I'm still peeing myself just a little 😅. But yes, I wish I had found this video sooner. Being a mom is scary sometimes, especially when you haven't been around babies in over a decade.
Why would we want to encourage gagging? And, no, gagging is not an essential part of learning how to eat. They just want unsuspecting people to go on their way of thinking.
I agree! Where is the actual evidence on baby led weaning. My mum had 8 of us all fed purees and than gradually finger foods, so we were all spoon fed and guess what, we eat absolutely everything. Even as children we ate whatever our mum gave us. And now my eldest son is almost 3 and I fed him traditional way like my mum did, and he eats great. He wants to eat and try any food. So don't be fooled by BLW. That will not prevent your child from being fussy. And come on what adults do you know who walk around and can't chew. I believe that eating together as a family, making children realise food is a blessing , making mealtimes enjoyable with family are makes the least fussiest eaters.
@@standrea8537 I agree. My 3 oldest were fed the same way and it didn’t prevent them from eating all kinds of foods and it didn’t make them picky eaters. They eat everything. I started looking into BLW for my 4th baby but the more I read about it, the more I’m convinced this is not the way to go.
@@standrea8537 There is no universal "traditional way" of introducing babies to solids. BLW is a name coined not too long ago but the method has been around for yonks and is the more familiar way for many cultures or just people's own generational practices. And there is a lot of research providing evidence for its success. Also consider that some parents have no choice but blw when their babies flatly refuse to let anyone else feed them.
@@tigereyes5 I understand but I I feel like mums who do BLW or the ones I know, seem to have some sort of ego that goes with it. Looking down at you if you spoon feed your baby ,like oh no. What world coming to how, you giving your babies purees?!! Like really thats what you care about amongst all the world problems. For me do whatever works best for each parent,feed your child how you want. But don't push the BLW as if it the only way. Am not talking about you, but the many mums I know who shove it done your throat like they know my child better than me.
@@standrea8537 when did /you start on finger foods with your baby? I started with purées not BLW, but he can eat puffs now so I figure he’s ready for more textures.
Should we give water when baby gags ?
The gag reflex in babies is in the middle of the tongue, not close to the wind pipe like ours is.
You can offer water with a meal but no more than about 2oz and this can be at any point. If you offered after each gag you could easily give them too much.
The best way to reduce gagging is to have the baby portioned correctly. This means straight not twisted or slumped, feet on a footrest to keep their core strength. Also be sure to not angle the baby or the spoon back, you want it to be level, if its on an angle the baby will tip their head back. Also don't overload the spoon if spoon feeding, use one with a tiny shallow bowl and small amounts.
Comparing gagging to walking is unfair and inaccurate. We are addressing an airway issue that needs protected, not bumping into a table. Of course parents are going to be more anxious about something that can compromise the baby's airway.
In this video I'm comparing learning to eat to learning to walk: we don't rush in and stop the baby from learning how to walk, and we don't need to do it with learning how to eat either. Gagging is different from choking.
My baby gags exactly like the boy at 3:12 which is so scary to me. I thought my LO was wheezing but turns out she was fine and I calmly and lightly massage her back.
I'm so glad you were able to remain calm! It can be a little jarring at first but you get more used to it and your baby starts doing it less and less 💕
waaaaaa he is choking.already 😢
My son is 2 and gags on everything. He basically does not eat. He goes to panic mood and eventually throws up
Oh no what has the Dr said about this? I'm so scared to feed my boy
@Nori Nori he was in feeding therapy but they didn't even help. So I pulled him out and I just try feeding him everyday, he gets his nutrientes through his bottle I put gerber baby food in there along with milk and vitamins
Some babies have stronger gag reflexes than others. I see in the comments you've tried feeding therapy, but I would consider getting a referral to a different feeding therapist if you weren't feeling good about the one your son was seeing 💕
@@vanessafernandez6874 thank you
@@vanessafernandez6874 I pray it's something he out grows soon
Why rush? I waited until my children had teeth.
Same thing happens with teeth. They actually use their gums for chewing.
They still need to learn to move food around in their mouth and manage swallowing and spitting.
Some babies get their first teeth very late but show interest in foods much earlier, so it's to be able to follow their lead.
A lot of babies get teeth when they are 1 year old…wayyyy too late to start solids. That’s why we see an increase of sensory problems at nutrition rehab.🤷🏻♀️
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If we wait, the longer we wait the more sensory issues or pickier they become. I waited until my 2nd was 1 and she is the pickiest eater. My 1st started at 6 months and he still eats anything, loves veggies.
I was also leaning more towards waiting. Back then when breast milk was the only thing available most babies didn’t eat food until they had teeth. I have a 14 month old and he still eats little tiny chunks of strawberries carrots broccoli mashed up really good small pieces. He has two top and two bottom teeth and a lot of allergies so I’m waiting to get his blood work back to figure out what he’s allergic to. It’s been a struggle but the stuff you can have I’m afraid to give him bigger chunks because I feel like he still struggles with the small pieces and he’s 14 months old. I feel like he’s behind other babies and I don’t know what to do. I don’t think anything is wrong with it but I see kids that are younger than him eating full plates of meals. We still keep him on toddler formula. Our pediatrician recommended until we can get his allergies in order. Any tips for the bigger chunks?
My 3 children never gagged, teared or struggled to eat, . This is rushing babies too fast. My children were given bigger pieces as they had more teeth. It makes eating fun and calm for parents.
It’s a lot more safe, as well!
Why are you on this video if you didn't have a issue with your 3
Well aren't you mother of the year. You probably fed your kids too late then!
How long did you wait to feed solids? My baby almost 7mo and I’ve yet to start.. but I’m worried he’s not getting enough nutrients?
@@gracemadzia start small mama. Have you tried purees already? You can get some peas and just mash them up a little. Avocado is a good starter too
Me watching: 👁️👁️😟
Las arcadas vienen acompañadas de jugo gástrico!!!!!!! Sus esófagos quedan todos irritados.
Además su pequeño estómago no es apto aún para digerir comida en trozos enteros!!! Ni siquiera el estómago de un adulto lo es!
Cuál es la #!*# prisa en darle de comer comida entera si aún no tienen dientes??? O entonces para que sirve nuestra dentadura???????
That's gonna be a no from me dog. Before parents had the Internet telling us what to do, I seriously doubt ancient peoples were strapping their babies to a plastic highchair with straps, stressfully watching them turn beet red with tears streaming down their faces, taking cpr courses, and using an app telling them to cut their kiwi in dang stars or rectangles based on age. Everything about these poor babies struggling feels so wrong to my mama instinct! Maybe they have such a gag reflex for a reason. Not to mention the idea that its "normal" in BLW for undigested food to pass into the diaper, whereas there is research linking undigested foods with gut permeability in adults. Only speaking for myself here! But to me personally something about this feels like a fad and feels wrong.
Gagging can turn into choking! Why would you give your infant solids that they can't properly chew? And why would you put your child at risk for choking?!?!
gagging is a natural and necessary part of learning how to eat, while choking is a potentially life threatening situation. Gagging and choking are 2 very different things and it is important for parents to know the difference when they are helping their baby safely transition to solid foods.
SERIOUSLY. Most ridiculous fad I’ve ever seen.
@@babyledweaningGaggging a natural response to DANGER. To sit there and watch them do it and turn around and encourage them to do the same thing is ridiculous. Millions of children learn to eat WITHOUT their parent sitting there watching after having given them the very food that they KNEW was likely to cause it. Repeatedly! Completely perverse practice! smh 🤦♀️
Simple - don't feed your kids inflammatory and tasteless foods.
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This woman is WRONG GAGGING IS NEVER A GOOD THING FAR TO EARLY FOR BABIES TO WAT SOLIDS IS NOT HEALTHY
EXACTLY. It’s a response to danger!