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What Causes Sound Of Gasping For Air In A Child?
My son is 6 months old and I am sleep training him in his crib. Tonight he had a hard time and cried for about 15 mins. I was able to soothe him to sleep but he fell asleep with the gasping for air sound every few seconds. It s been about an hour now and he s still doing it. Should I be worried?
Fri, 5 Sep 2014
As this is for the first time the child is getting away from his mother, he must be getting upset. Staying away from mother is a scary thing at this age, as she is the life support.
You can try speaking to the child and letting him know that you are there only on a separate bed by his side and not leaving him. Do it repeatedly in a soothing manner. In a few days he shall be fine.
There does not seem to be need to worry.
You can try speaking to the child and letting him know that you are there only on a separate bed by his side and not leaving him. Do it repeatedly in a soothing manner. In a few days he shall be fine.
There does not seem to be need to worry.
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