Passing out while crying...

[momof5]

Last night my 18 month old daughter was crying and was not breathing while crying.  I blew in her face and she still did not catch her breath. Her lips started to turn blue and she went limp and passed out and then woke right back up.   None of my boys ever did that.   Does anyone have experience with this type of thing?  I am hoping it is a one time thing.   I read that some kids do this, but I was so freaked out. 

[skywalker8813]

Lurker popping out....my little cousin used to do this when she was around that age. The dr told my aunt to try blowing in her face but it didn't always work for her either. It was always really scary when it happened, but it didn't happen for a very long period of time. It was definitely a phase. And now she is a happy and healthy 6.5yr old

[momof5]

Feb 1, 2015 23:38:12 GMT -5 skywalker8813 said:

Lurker popping out....my little cousin used to do this when she was around that age. The dr told my aunt to try blowing in her face but it didn't always work for her either. It was always really scary when it happened, but it didn't happen for a very long period of time. It was definitely a phase. And now she is a happy and healthy 6.5yr old

It was really scary.   I was not expecting that and she she went limp she kind of went backwards and I almost dropped her.   

[skywalker8813]

I'm sorry you had to go through that. Hopefully it was a one time thing for her. Children should not be allowed to put their mothers through that kind of stress!

[cambury108]

My 15yr old niece used to do this from about that age till 2ish. She would do it to get things she was told no to like cans of pop and whatnot. Its scary for sure but its more commen then people realize. Best thing is stay calm when it happens. Hugs.

[orangepickle]

I apparently did this as a kid myself - I think it's rare that it ever actually does any harm.

[housecarder]

Many kids hold their breath when throwing a fit. It is so scary! But just know that if she passes out her body will take back over and start breathing again.

[ceebug]

My dh did this as a child, and I am reminded of it often from my MIL. I know it can be extremely scary, but I agree with pp that it is common and her body will take over and force her to breathe again.

[notmycircus]

I did this when I was a baby... Apparently if I was mad enough I would hold my breath until I passed out. Completely falling out of my crib at least once.

I really hope DS doesn't pick this little skill up.

*hugs* I hope it was just a one time thing for you and DD. I am sure it was really scary!!

[spw123]

I know a baby that does this. When I looked it up after the first time I saw it happen it seems like it is pretty harmless, just very scary for the parents or whoever is watching the baby. Make sure you mention it to your doctor but I think it is generally no big deal.

[Lrachelle80]

So scary!!!!! But I echo the others - mention it to the doc but probably just a phase. A shitty one!

[momof5]

Thank you all for your input. i will mention it to her doctor. I might give him a call since she had her appointment last Monday. I feel a little better knowing that it is normal.