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Gagging vs. Choking: What is the Difference?
- Which foods are choking risks and how to modify them to make them safe for your baby
- Why it is important not to intervene during a gag…and how to react when your baby gags
- What to do if your baby chokes on food
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Episode Description
What if my baby gags on food? And how is gagging different than choking? In this episode we cover why gagging is a good thing when your baby is learning to eat and what to do if your baby chokes on food.
Links from this Episode
- Online Infant Refresher CPR Course - use affiliate code KATIE10 for an additional $10 off lifetime access to this online CPR class
- High Chair recommendations - look for an adjustable footrest…the Stokke Tripp Trapp is my favorite but here are some other high chairs that also have footrests.
- Puffworks Baby Peanut puffs for introducing peanut protein: affiliate code BLWPOD for discount
- ezpz First Foods Set for suction mat, baby-led weaning spoons and open cup: affiliate code KATIE10 for discount
Resources and Research
Take a refresher infant CPR course before your baby starts solid food. Use affiliate discount code KATIE10 for $10 off lifetime access to the online course I take each quarter here: https://courses.thrivetraininginstitute.com/pages/babyledweanteam
Katie Ferraro
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