Need Advice - Spokane, WA

I wouldn't be so gung ho on giving him solid food until he can chew it properly and with only one tooth that would be kinda hard. Part of digestion is chewing so his stomach is probably not up to doing all the work. Plus I agree with the person who said something about a gag reflex. If it's too solid when he swallows it's probably making him gag as it goes down. There's nothing wrong with feeding him baby food until he gets more teeth to chew with in my opinion. The doctor has probably already told you what to do by now but I thought I would put my two cents in anyway. Hope you are doing well and have found a solution.

Two of my four children had what the the pediatrician referred to as "a very strong gag reflex". Translated: They could make themselves throw up at the drop of a hat! One is now almost twenty and still throws up at any sign of upset or illness, the other is almost 11 and has learned to control it.
Your baby probably gulps food to get it over with, shudders and dislikes the sensation of something in his throat that causes him to feel "choky".
They swallow too much air, stomach is full and upset, they have the ability to empty it very well. I used to call it "jet puking".
Pureed food is fine and be sure he will not starve himself. I know how frustrating it is to keep trying but hang in there. (It is also an issue when they are ill and throw up antibiotics, for example. You may have to get refills on his medication if he makes himself throw up that...)
I also found it helpful to find flavors they liked and allow them to feed themselves as much as possible. My oldest daughter ate Gerber baby food bananas as a treat or dessert until she was five! My son really liked cocoa krispies cereal. He could pick up the tiny bits and loved to do so. I know it is not a healthy food but when you are at your wits end, you'll try just about anything. At least I knew he COULD eat;)
One year and one tooth is still just a very young baby, allow him to be one as long as he is gaining weight. For whatever it's worth, that's my two cents! Have a better day!

What are you feeding him? Have you tried rice cereal, that's what babies usually start on. Also, try introducing just a little bit at a time. I would think that might help with the throwing up. You're only supposed to introduce 1 new food each week. Have you talked to his pediatrician? Not sure what else to tell you without having more information.

My son just turned one also and will not eat solids either. He has 4 teeth and they came in 3 months ago. I have in the last week or so found that he will take the Gerber 3rd foods better than he was. I am still putting Cherrois and Puffs on his tray to see if he will eat but so far nothing. My advice is to try the 3rd foods if you have not and if you are doing the 2nd foods make it thicker with rice cereal. I have been doing that and it seems to be helping. My sons doctor said that as long as he is growing the solid food thing will happen when he is ready.

Do not worry! Since he just got his first tooth, he is only now just starting to be ready for solid foods! There is a biochemical response when those first teeth come in that sends a message to the brain that the body is ready to start digesting solid foods. The brain tells the stomach to begin making the acids that help process solids. Most babies get teeth earlier, so the signal is sent to the brain about when mom tries to feed solids for the first time or soon after. I would not stress about this! It does not reflect other developmental changes!

My son got 2 teeth at 9 mos (about when he started taking to solids, though I did start trying at 7 mos but did not rush as he wasn't into it and seemed very happy with the breast), and this was about a week AFTER he learned to walk. All kids are different! Mine did like cheerios instead of pureed foods because he could pick them up and feed himself.

Along the same lines, you might want to wait a while before introducing meats. Not that you could since he will need some time to get used to solids, but wait until he gets molars before offering meat. The same thing happens when a baby gets molars, the brain sends a signal that the body can begin processing meat. And that doesn't mean he goes straight into biting a chicken leg, just that now he could process the enzimes in meat if he chewed it up and swallowed it (back teeth are for chewing meat, we are carnivores!).

Too many people are in a hurry to get their kids to eat solids. It's really not that big of a deal! Follow his cues and in the beginning make sure you puree the fruits and veggies into a very fine paste. Hang in there, he'll get there, they all do!

It's okay!!! I've heard of this happening before. If you feel like your child is behind, discuss that with your child's doctor, but it sounds like he's just on his own schedule, and if that is "behind" where another child is, oh well. At this stage in life, that matters very little.
Just talk to your baby's doc, let them know your concerns, and that way, even if something is up, they'll help you. You don't have to feel alone.
Take good care!
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Is he still eating baby food or are you talking about people food? Every baby is different when it comes to learning to eat. Just make sure his food is really mashed up and you can water it down to make it a thinner consistency. While he's eating give him lots of praise. Until he has more teeth, his food will need to be in tiny pieces. Good luck.

I wouldn't feed him baby food. Let him gnaw on a biscuit or something else for babies to hold on their own. My son NEVER would eat baby food, and we made each other miserable trying for months and months before I finally gave him real food. Then he ate it fine, all by himself (though messy), because he could see that we were eating it too.

I feel your pain, believe me! If other things make him throw up, you might take him to the doctor...but if he's drinking normally, his digestive tract should be fine.

Happy 1st Birthday! So exciting! My girl turns 1 next month (june22) and guess what? NO TEETH! Not a one, not even a white spot where one might pop through! My son had teeth at 5 months and a whole mouthful at 1! The doc said that is completely ok. About the throwing up I would try a few things: Start with rice cereal and if he wont eat it plain mix it with milk and feed it (I fed my son it mixed with breastmilk, very diluted) to see if he can keep it down. He may be getting too much at a time or have an intolorance for certain foods. Also, I would bring it up at his appointment. Hope it goes ok, Jen

If feeding him pureed food and cheerios, teether biscuits doesn't work, I'd avise talking with his pediatrician. he could have some sort of difficulty with his esophogas or the muscles controlling eating and digestion.

Cheerios and "biscuits" are things that he can suck on to dissolve and may be more acceptable to him than food you feed him. And letting him feed himself is a good idea. Just be ready to clean up the mess. lol He won't get much food in his mouth at first but he'll learn if you don't push him and be anxious about what he's doing.

Have you talked with your pediatrician about this..it sounds like a over active gag reflex or reflux. Either way it sounds like something a professional would be better at answering for you. Good luck and let us know how it turns out. :-)

Every child goes @ their own pace. Dont feel like he's 'behind'. Have you been able to keep his formula/breast milk down still? Dont force him to take so much solids. I gave my son a few bites per feeding just to get used to it... then back on the breast to finish the meal. Dont rush it/ If you're worried he isn't consuming enough total... talk to your doctor. :) Good luck! -H.