Our DS is just under 8 months and we started solid food at 6 months with single veg and fruit smooth purees, and some finger foods to play with. He was definitely ready for weaning, showing all the signs including sitting up, being able to reach for food and get it to his mouth and tongue thrust reflex disappearing.
At each meal we offer something spoon fed and something finger food. He took to puree really well but has struggled to go anywhere beyond completely smooth foods. Finger foods he will suck or bite a bit off, (has bottom teeth) but then always either gags, coughs or semi-vomits anything he swallows back up. He can move food around his mouth but just can't get it down. I've tried mashing, offering soft small lumps, offering just finger foods, ready made baby food, home cooked foods...
I'm worried there's something wrong. I called the HV for advice but they are only doing urgent work at the moment so there's no one to discuss it with. Any similar experiences? Advice to help him to enjoy food and move on from smooth puree? Thanks all. I'm trying to be cool about it as I know what they say about gagging being normal and food being for fun but I'm finding it really tough going.
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8 months and gagging on all food
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PintOfBovril · 19/05/2020 21:43
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