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Understanding the Gag Reflex and Why Babies Gag on Food with Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP
#496 - The gag reflex is a natural and necessary part of your baby’s feeding development, but it can be a source of anxiety for parents starting solid foods. In this episode, Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist and pediatric feeding expert, breaks down what the gag reflex is, why babies gag on food, and how to distinguish between gagging and choking. Learn practical strategies to support your baby through this phase and build confidence in their ability to learn to safely eat real food.
Listen to this episode to learn:
Why babies gag on food and what’s happening inside…
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