[blparent] food question

[Steve Jacobson]

Hi,

There are some possible issues that would relate to blind parenting that I'd like to mention.  Since I 
don't know you, these possibilities may not apply.

When kids are learning to eat, they don't always know how much to put into their mouths at one time.  It 
might be a good idea to be certain that the child only has access to the amount of food that can be 
swallowed at once before getting access to more food.  Obviously this isn't a long term solution but is 
part of the learning process.  Second, one can't assume that when chewing has stopped that swallowing 
has happened yet.  Perhaps offering something to drink will help expose the possibility that food is 
being held in the cheeks, for example.  Gently putting pressure with one's hands on each cheek can help 
determine if this might be happening.  Third, some kids are going to experiment.  Make certain that when 
there is gagging that it isn't being caused by fingers getting too far back within the mouth.

Sorry if these are obvious suggestions.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

On Wed, 23 May 2012 16:19:03 -0600, Veronica Smith wrote:

>Go gurts, bananas, berries, cheedoh's, let me ask you a question, though
>none of my business, is the choking problem medical or just his age?
>Ritz crackers, they melt easily, what else have you tried?
>-----Original Message-----
>From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Helena Bachelder
>Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:15 AM
>To: blparent at nfbnet.org
>Subject: [blparent] food question

>Hi,
> 
>I have a question, and I'm hoping maybe someone on this list might be able
>to help. My son who is almost  14 months has not really had many finger
>foods due to a gagging problem he has. He has just learned a few weeks ago
>to eat Mum-mum crackers (they are crackers that dissolve easily) and these
>puffs that Gerber makes, that also dissolve easily. 
> 
>So my question is: What other things can I start to introduce him to, that
>will be easy for him to eat, without him gagging on it? Any suggestions
>would really be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
> 
>I know this isn't really blind related, so if you want to reply off list
>that's fine. My email is  below.
> 
>Take care and God bless,
>Helena
>email: jujubean101981 at verizon.net
> 
> 
>"I may not be where I need to be, but thank God I'm not where I use to be."
>Joyce Meyer
> 
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