Discover the crucial difference between gagging and choking in babies' feeding journeys. Learn why gagging is a normal part of introducing solids and how to respond calmly. The discussion also touches on recent advancements in breast pump technology. Parents will find valuable resources, like a Choking Prevention and Response Course, to boost safety awareness. Plus, get insights into the ideal timing for starting solid foods and creative alternatives to screen time for kids.
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Gagging Is A Positive Process
Gagging is a natural and beneficial part of babies learning to eat solid foods.
It's important for parents to accept gagging as it helps babies develop their eating skills safely.
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Sienna's Gagging Journey
Baby Sienna gagged frequently during her first 10 days of baby-led weaning, sometimes even vomiting.
Despite frequent gagging, she improved over time and showed normal progression with solid foods.
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Finger Foods Lower Choking Risk
Babies who practice finger foods often are less likely to choke later than those who stick mainly to purees.
Exposure to varied textures early helps lower choking risk by developing oral skills.
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#221: Gagging vs. choking: What’s the difference and when should you worry? It is important to understand that gagging is part of the feeding process when introducing a baby to solid foods and a gagging baby may often be confused with a choking one. In this episode, we are touching on some of the ways to recognize the differences between choking and gagging to help parents and caregivers get over their fear of seeing their baby gag while doing baby-led weaning.
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• CPR skills save babies’ lives. BLW does not increase choking risk but knowing CPR can save your baby’s life in the event of choking. I take this online CPR course each quarter, and you can get $10 off with my affiliate discount code KATIE10.
• The course is a comprehensive choking prevention curriculum that I teach along with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP and Brandon Doerksen who is a CPR Trainer. You can use the code KATIE10 to get $10 off.
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