A doctor will perform a sleep study to determine if sleep apnea is why you saw your baby gasp for air. Some of the reasons are normal, and some of them are not. And hopefully, you don’t do this… I … Like you're coming up from under water to get air. Breathing machines can be used during sleep to keep the baby safe. … Don't worry I think it's normal,. It sounded like she was gasping for air and when she did it out in public people would stare and look concerned. This doesn’t happen during diaper changes like others posted above. A 31-year-old member asked: ... waking up middle of night gasping for air and choking on saliva i think, no burning in throat. However, he has always gotten hiccups on a regular basis. What Could Cause A 3-month Old Infant To Gasp For Air While Asleep. Is it normal for my baby to gasp for air? A Verified Doctor answered. Since he was a week old he does this weird gasping thing. Your pediatrician will help you, so don’t worry! It was cute when you first noticed your toddler's snoring. The baby makes a little grunting noise at the end of respiration. If that is the case, there is no cure. Flaring. what is this? This is normal. I hated it! baby choking on saliva while sleeping. Also, breathing problems that occur only occasionally are not worrisome as well. i'm terrified and don't want to sleep. But waking when he or she wakes up gasping for air now, it has you worried. Baby Gasping in Sleep: When to Go to the Doctor Some parents are horrified by the gasping that they would immediately call 911 or rush the baby to the emergency room. It's completely random when he does it. Mine went through that phase around 5-6 months. 2month Old Gasping while sleeping… by: Anonymous. However, a breathing machine can be used at night for safety. If the baby is gasping for air while sleeping, it can be terrifying. I dont even know how to explain what had happend last night. You will want to have your doctor evaluate your baby to determine the cause. While that’s the reality for some people, if you have the less pleasant experience of waking up gasping for air, a good night’s sleep might just be a pipe dream. My sister in law said the pediatrician thinks that the baby has Reflux and that it is causing her to occasionally gasp for air. It's gotten worse since then but it sounds like a high pitched squeal. A US doctor answered Learn more. For the last 2 weeks my son has been gasping for air during sleep only. We just did a sleep study lastnight and will get the results next week. It’s common to see a preemie baby gasp for air. It definitely had nothing to do with her breathing though, it was almost like she was laughing on an inhale. Our little bundle of joy Asher is 5 weeks . There are a couple of reasons why your baby is gasping for air. While I don't discourage this (it's always your call, and you can call 911 anytime you feel the need to! 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