BLW GAGGING

spainy17 · July 2013

For those that are doing or have done BLW, how do you handle the gagging? My DD wants to spoon feed herself and its really interested in our food so I have tried finger cut pieces of fruit like apple and watermelon but she manages to get pieces off and will continually gag on them...it freaks me out so bad bc she well then breathe in hard and I am afraid of aspiration or choking. What am I doing wrong? Should foods be softer, harder? Bigger? Do I want her to swallow the chunks? So freaky but she still ebf a ton and our ped suggested increasing solids but she doesn't like purees that much. any advice?

TGordon7 · July 2013

I would try the softer foods first. My LO is pretty much on table foods at 7 months, she really enjoys feeding herself so I give her baked chicken, most fruits and veggies that are soft enough and small enough for her to chew.

vettymama · July 2013

First I suggest reading Baby Led Weaning by Gill Rapley. It will help ease your fears and concerns.

My DS gagged a ton the first week or two. Now he still does occasionally but not as often. Maybe try softer foods? If you can squish it easily with your fingers they should have no problems. We have had good luck with crock pot meat, toast, peaches, mashed potatos, and puffs. These are all pretty soft and helped DS understand gumming and moving the food around in his mouth.

Good luck!

pb_bride · July 2013

I also recommend using much softer foods first. Apple and watermelon aren't soft, so it's not surprising your LO is gaggin on them. Try very ripe fruits like peaches or mangoes (my DS's fav), roasted sweet potatoes, well-cooked carrots, avocado etc.

plusoneblog · July 2013

The gagging can happen with purees too, it's a learning experience for the baby, they will figure it out.

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