Know the signs of both and what to do in either case.
The Differences Between a Baby Choking and Gagging
Whether you're feeding your baby purees or cooked veggies and other baby-led weaning-approved soft foods, choking or gagging can occur because your baby is still learning about their reflexes, swallowing mechanisms, and how to properly chew their food. The difference is simple: choking occurs when food is blocking the airway; gagging occurs when the gag reflex is tripped by a food.
while struggling to breathe with food lodged in their throat. Additionally, their face could begin to turn red or purple, and their lips could go blue if they're not getting oxygen.The most important thing to do is to not panic — stay calm for both yourself and your child so you can properly manage the situation. First, look into their mouth and see if it's possible to locate what's blocking their airway and if you can hook it out with a finger.
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