Is this normal??

[spideysmummy]

My almost 8 month old ds loves food.

I was doing a bit of blw with him until he choked (actually choked, not just gagged) and it scared the crap out of me... So we've stuck to purées since.

I'm starting again to give him more lumpy foods & finger foods... But quite often he will cough as though hes got a scratch in his throat when he has the lumpy meals. Is this likely to just be him learning to swallow?

Also he gets his toast or banana stuck on the roof of his mouth every time..... Should I let him be with it or do I need to keep trying to get it out with my finger.... ??

Seeing him choke that time has made me super scared !!!

[Lock and Lu]

I think it's pretty normal for them to cough and gag as they learn to chew and swallow. It can be a bit unnerving but it's just them experiencing new textures etc. I'd persevere, he'll get used to it eventually.

And yes, getting food stuck to the roof of their mouth is normal. I think you risk lodging food in their throat by putting your finger in...I still do it on occasion but just be wary of that.