11m old gagging to the point of vomiting

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DS has started gagging, usually on fruit. When he does the way he's clearing it makes him vomit a lot!! Anyone else experienced this?

How fast does he eat?

Quite slowly really! I think hes getting cocky and swallowing too big a bit but i dont know how to stop him doing that

My ds is 10 now so was a long time ago he was weaning. I did experience it with him. He was very sensitive to some textures in his mouth. Unfortunately my ds remained like that but I think that is unusual. I think your dc will, over time, get used to these tastes and textures. But as I say it was a long time ago for me so hopefully you will get some good advice from others with recent experience.

@derbyracer to be honest its nice to hear its not just him! Started worrying about it a bit! Have to be careful what foods we give him out and about too 🙈

Is it specific types of fruit he's gagging on? Like is it oranges and pineapple because that could be where they have "bits" (don't know how to describe it but they have smaller chunks within a piece) and he's not used to that so he's trying to bring it back up or melon and peach could be texture because of how smooth it is?
How big are the chunks you're giving him? You mention he could be trying to swallow too big pieces so maybe cut up really small, much smaller than you'd expect to and then try building it up from there?

It's all sorts, sometimes cheese too which he's always been fine with before. I tried cutting it smaller and he refused to eat it, stubborn little thing. He knew it was the same food as he watched me do it

Oh another thing is the food is being given to him the same way it has been for a few months so its nothing new to him

If it gets really bad and you think there could be a problem you should definitely seek advice. My son was referred to a speech and language therapist who checked to see if there were any physical problems. But he was alot older than your ds at this stage and I was told there were no physical problems so it didn't help. Eventually I was told it was sensory issues by an occupational therapist.

I don't want to offer any advice because I would be worried about giving you the wrong advice. I remember going to the health visitor in desperation telling her how stressful it was feeding him and she really didn't understand how bad it was. I felt very alone.