Gagging isn’t the same thing as choking - choking means that they can’t breathe. Gagging means they have bitten off more than they can manage in their mouth and their eyes may water and they may look a bit distressed. It’s important not to panic. Just smile at them and talk calmly as you watch them eventually swallow the food.
Remember to never leave your baby alone while they're eating. Always stay close by and keep an eye on them. Here are a few foods to be especially wary of. Here’s a list of foods to avoid:
- Popcorn
- Hard lollies
- Nuts
- Chunks of sausage
- Other big chunks of food which they can’t easily chew and swallow
