Is Your Baby Choking or Gagging?

What is Choking

Choking is very different from gagging and can be extremely dangerous. Choking happens when food or another substance obstructs the airway. While gagging can be loud and animated, choking has either no sound or intermittent, soft, odd sounds. For this reason you should never leave your baby unattended while eating. You will not be able to hear if she is choking and needs help. Keep your eyes on your baby!