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[richaroodo]

Hi ladies. I'm sure no one remembers me. I was occasionally active over on TB but did not make the move over here until I found out we we are expecting again and I just recently started getting more active.

S was born 2/10 and is the happiest most easy going baby I've met. I lurk over here from time to time and I have a question if you don't mind.

Recently S has started sticking his fingers in his mouth to the point that he is gagging himself. Luckily he hasn't made himself throw up, yet. Does anyone else's LO do this? I can't figure out why he's doing this or how to get him to stop. TIA

[lilyelayne]

Hi!


G does this sometimes, but not all day every day. I usually just tell him he wouldn't gag if he didn't stick his fingers down his throat.

I figure it's just babies exploring their bodies. If it bothers you, maybe try handing him a distracting toy? A rattle or something that he may use both hands with?

[kaydee0402]

richaroodo, welcome! And congrats on the new LO on the way My son will stick his fingers in his mouth (not to the point of gagging, but it looks like he's trying to stuff his whole fist in his mouth). I just think of it as exploring his body and getting acquainted with the new teeth that are popping through. If it bothers you, maybe you can try pulling his hand out and saying something like, "No, no, no. We don't put our hands in our mouth."

[kartish]

Hello!

V did this a little bit ago. It didn't bother me, I just said the same as lilyelayne, that he was silly and cause and effect, yo. But some of my family would pull out his hands and say no. He grew out of it mostly though, he does stick his fingers in his mouth a little, but not to the point of gagging anymore.

[aggiebug]

Hello! And congrats! I vaguely remember you welcome back.

As for the gagging babies make you crazy huh? I would try to redirect if it bothers you, but I agree don't fret too much.

[richaroodo]

Thanks everyone for the responses. He keeps doing to more and more frequently which is why I'm starting to get concerned. Almost like its a game. I've tried redirecting him and ignoring it with no luck so far.

Fingers crossed he stops soon.

[mishka29]

Hello and congrats!

[seamonster]

Hello.

I'd say exploring and possibly teething. I wouldn't worry about it. He'll eventually stop on his own. Stock lots of towels or napkins for meal times if he starts pulling food out of his mouth.

[aggiebug]

Jan 13, 2016 12:14:35 GMT -5 richaroodo said:

Thanks everyone for the responses. He keeps doing to more and more frequently which is why I'm starting to get concerned. Almost like its a game. I've tried redirecting him and ignoring it with no luck so far.

Fingers crossed he stops soon.

I can only imagine how frustrating it is to watch him do it repeatedly and how exasperating it is to not be able to get him to stop doing it. Write it down in his baby book to torment him with later and keep trying gentle redirection. I am guessing he will stop it as quickly as he started it and will move on to the next phase.

When my brother was little he would get so angry he would hold his breath until he passed out. My mom, being concerned, called the doctor (who was also a family friend) and his suggestion was to make sure he had a soft place to fall. So it could be worse?

[dreemkin]

Hey. My LO will sometimes stick her fingers pretty far back therr. Especially when she's shoving food in. I just take her hands out and she seems to move on. Hopefully it'll be a passing craze for your little guy. And stick around; we are pretty cool