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Oh no! My little guy gags until he throws up, but doesn't choke. That is so stressful, I'm sorry you're going through that! I would call the pediatrician and explain what's going on and try to get seen asap!
Does she do it when she’s upset or out of nowhere? My baby would hit his head when upset, he hasn’t done it an about a week and I’m glad; but toddlers self-harm/hit themselves because they don’t know how to deal with their emotions. Anyway, I would call her pediatrician asap if it’s getting to the point where she’s becoming unconscious.
@Sarah she gags herself too but that I know is because shes upset as she does it mostly in the carseat.
@April out of nowhere really anytime there's something she can choke herself on, she's gonna do it. She pinches herself or me when she's upset. Definitely will be calling pediatrician
My son did this very shortly he'd out his neck where the play pen edge was and I'd hear him chocking... For him it was definitely for attention. Perhaps maybe she thinks she doesn't get enough between life/pets etc? Kids can be quite needy in the attention dept. Also if she's bored and a bit advanced it may be her way of telling you she needs more entertainment. Or more engagement. I would consult your pediatrician as well.
@Lory im a sahm for this reason, so she can all of my attention. But I do agree with them being needy but there really hasn't been a time I haven't been able to give her 100% attention. I will definitely look into more attention/engagement.
Is she ahead on milestones.. She may be bored and need more stimulation. My son is advanced and so keeping him entertained and actively teaching him new things is a task in itself. They are smart and aren't afraid to show it.
Oh Mama! That's so scary, my heart hurts for you. This is definitely a situation that is needed to be discussed with her pediatrician for best medical advice. Till you see her pediatrician you should watch her as much as possible and keep note of how often she is trying to do it and what she uses, this will help the pediatrician have a full understanding of the extent of situation, if you don't feel heard stay calm and keep explaining till you know they fully understand what you're experiencing with her.
@Lory idk if she advanced but she's really smart. She knows full sentences like " i want food" or she can tell you when shes tired. She can tell you her shapes and colors. She says plenty of words and knows what they mean, animal sounds, etc.
@Gavinga definitely not doubting going to the pediatrician for sure. I've been planning on going to a new one since I usually don't feel heard at her current pediatrician (different story). But good advice on keeping note of how often she does it.
she sounds like my son and he's way ahead pediatrician said kids his age say and know what 10 words mean he's at well over 300 knows colors can count to 3 knows all his animals and the sounds they make he knows what chickens are we have them and he knows it as food and knows they make his eggs. He learned his favorite song lyrics and songs it now. He is very smart too. I think you just need to start engaging in more challenging activities with her. Keep that genius brain working.
@Lory any advice on how to do so? Sorry im asking so much. You're really giving good answers and our kiddos sound the same.
I would see a doctor. If she's doing it to the point where it's harming her, it's serious. My son will put spoons in his mouth and gag on them, but nothing around the neck :( It probably has to do with how it feels but I have no experience with it. Hope someone else does!