Choking on Saliva at Night

[URMySunshine77]

I noticed that LO was blowing bubbles and coughing a bit because of her saliva yesterday evening. After I swaddled her and put her to bed, she started choking on her saliva and spit up when I picked her up. She did the same about an hour later--even after I switched to the Rock n' Play. It was really disconcerting because I could hear the liquid in her nose. She was totally happy and not feverish. I didn't sleep well because I jumped up at every cough.

Have any of you experienced something similar? I've read references to reflux and the beginning of teething.

[jags8]

My kiddo chokes a lot. His ped said its normal because they are still developing. Usually he can cough and be ok, but there were a couple times where he actually wasn't breathing, and started flailing his arms and legs. I had to pick him up in order to open his airway. Then of course he starts screaming because I'm sure that's scary as shit.

[mrsk23]

Yup! DD does this all the time. Her pedi said it was normal and not to be concerned. I try to keep calm myself and talk to her in a soothing tone so that she doesn't panic and let's her body do its thing. Usually she's fine to just cough a bit but sometimes I have to pick her up to help her out. It's scary as shit and because of it I have no idea when I'll transition her to her crib, for now it's rock n play next to my bed!

[mrsk23]

Ooo also about the liquid in the nose. I use the bulb syringe to try and pull as much out as possible.

[URMySunshine77]

Thanks everyone. Last night was better. I totally forgot about the bulb syringe. That has helped. Also, DS has probably given her a little cold.