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Jan 2025
16m 30s

Gagging vs. Choking: What is the Differe...

KATIE FERRARO
About this episode

#004: 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.


Listen to this episode to learn:

1. Which foods are choking risks and how to modify them to make them safe for your baby

2. Why it is important not to intervene during a gag…and how to react when your baby gags

3. What to do if your baby chokes on food 


Shownotes for this episode can be found here:

https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/4


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


Online CPR

• 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


Other Episodes Related to This Topic

Episode 221 - Gagging: What do I do if My Baby Gags on Food?

Episode 390 - Back Blows for Babies: When Do I Administer CPR? with @thrivetraininginstitute Brandon Doerksen


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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.


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