My 11 Month old has recently started gaging herself. She has 5 teeth with more on the way and usually bites/sucks on her fingers. This behavior is different. Until today she was just causing herself to gag but today she caused herself to vomit. I don't know where or how she has learned this behavior. She has never even seen or hear anyone vomit. This behavior doesn't seem to follow any particular pattern. It isn't after eating or just before bed/nap time. I'm starting to get more concerned. Any advice would be helpful.
my daughter gags herself too...and sometimes she does spit up a little food or milk..I think its normal and kids are just exploring/getting to know what happens when they do certain things...she doesn't do it as often as she used to
Hi,
My first daughter did the same thing when she was perhaps a few months older. It was a bit concerning at first, but I decided fairly early on that she had just discovered something new -something that got quite a reaction and sure enough the behavior passed quickly. I bet if you can try not to react she will find a new way to entertain.
Hi S.,
My daughter started gagging herself at 6 months, it was to get our attention. She would vomit each time and I would get so concerned. My Pedi doctor said it was a behavioral issue and he was right, he suggested we ignore her when she gagged herself even if she vomits ( I know that sounds horrible), there were times I would have to let her sit in the vomit ( for a short time) when she was in her high chair. Your daughter will out grow it ( i think our daughter was 1).
Watch and see if she gags herself when your not paying attention to her or even something so simple as having your back to while your getting her food ready.
Also, don't react ( good or bad) when she gags, just ignore it. She is looking for a reaction from you.
Best of luck, hope this helps. Reply back if I can give you any other info.
L.
My daughter also gagged herself. I don't remember when it started, maybe around 7 months and she eventually outgrew it too, maybe after a one year old. It sounds like something most babies/toddlers go through! I would talk to your pediatrician if you are very concerned just to get some reassurance, but overall it sounds like nothing to worry about. Oh, and I know it can be scary. One time I was convinced DD swallowed something and was truly choking and "swept" her throat with my finger! Good luck!
It's something new she discovered she can do. I'm sure she is just looking for a reaction. My friend's son used to do the same thing...but eventually it got boring! Good luck.
She's exploring. It's hard, but ignore it. She'll get past this point.
Hi S.,
Our son used to do that. He did it (and every once in a while still does it) for attention. When he first did it, we paniced and jumped up to make sure he was OK and not choking on something - he kept doing it, we kept checking on him. He threw up as well! I would say, try to ignore it! I know it's hard, but ignore the bad behavior and once she gets no reaction she'll stop doing it. Good luck!
I would just ignore it, my boys did the same thing. It is unnerving but she is trying to get a reaction from you and it is a new noise for her!!
This is one of those very bizarre things that many many toddlers do. I had a daycare for a year and a half and I think almost every one of my toddlers - including my own son - went through this stage. It probably started as her exploring wiht her body and noticed that she caused something to happen. They don't have that much control over things at that age. But since she has noticed it causes a big reaction she has continued. I agree with others to try to ignore it as best you can while still making sure she is safe.
