Question
A 7-month-old baby seems to always feel as if there is a foreign object blocking their throat when they make sounds. How should this be handled?
Answer
For a 7-month-old baby, when they experience a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, parents can try to gently pat the baby’s back with a hollow palm, focusing on the lung area. From the lower end of the lungs, pat upwards to help dislodge phlegm and move it towards the throat. This action aids in expelling phlegm, allowing it to be swallowed along with the food, thereby eliminating the sensation of a foreign body.