Duck Dynasty star Sadie Robertson is opening up about a terrifying few months for her family after her 8-month-old daughter, Kit, suffered two separate choking incidents that ultimately led doctors to discover and diagnose an “underlying” health condition.
Robertson shared the update on Instagram on May 8, 2026, revealing that what she initially believed was a one-time emergency turned out to be a sign of something more serious. While she did not disclose Kit’s specific diagnosis, she described the issue as “a relatively small fix” — and confirmed that her youngest daughter is now on the road to healing.
Robertson and her husband, Christian Huff, also share daughters Honey, 4, and Haven, 2.
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Kit’s 1st Choking Incident
Robertson first revealed her family’s health scare on April 11, 2026, sharing on social media that Kit briefly stopped breathing earlier that month while eating a snack.
“Within seconds, you could tell the severity of the situation. My mom pulled her from the high chair and placed my girl into my arms just as she stopped breathing,” Robertson recalled in a social media post. “Everyone went into action and into prayer. Mom called 911, I started CPR, and everyone began to pray out loud and move the other kids downstairs.”
After Robertson’s CPR attempts, Kit “miraculously coughed and began to breathe.”
“I’m currently walking through the waves of anxiety from the trauma of the situation, and the immense gratitude for the miracle of Kit’s full recovery and God’s undeniable hand on this situation,” Robertson wrote at the time. “I’ve been off social media and having my family and amazing team help me on here for some time while I work on having a sound mind.”
The 2nd Incident
A month later, Robertson revealed that Kit experienced another choking episode before doctors began searching for a deeper cause.
“A month since Kit choked, and what we thought was a one-time event, [it] happened again shortly after,” Robertson wrote on May 8. “That was the beginning of discovering something underlying.”
Robertson did not specify Kit’s diagnosis but expressed gratitude that the underlying issue was treatable.
“Praise the Lord that for such a scary and life-threatening event we had, it was a relatively small fix [and] because of the incredible doctors, and she is healing now,” she wrote. “God really does establish STRENGTH in the mouth of infants 😭🙌🥲.”
The reality star also reflected on the spiritual and emotional weight of the experience.
“This past month has marked us in a way that will take a while to unpack. It has tested faith, and strengthened it. We’ve seen things that brought a lot of trauma, and also seen miracles on miracles that I’ll tell stories about forever!” Robertson wrote. “God is faithful, He is good, He is an ever-present help in times of trouble. He is a provider and protector. And the church is a wonderful place that displays His love in times like this.”
Robertson also asked followers to respect her family’s privacy on medical matters, writing, “We kindly ask for no further medical advice on this platform.”
Huff responded to the post with a sweet message: “You’re the best mom ❤️.”
Sadie Robertson’s Mom Korie Robertson Lends a Hand
Two days later, on May 10, Sadie dedicated a Mother’s Day tribute to her mom, Korie Robertson, thanking her for being a steady presence during the family’s ordeal.
“Happy Mother’s Day to this treasure on earth 💎!!!” Sadie wrote. “She did not leave our side the past two weeks as we walked through this scary time, and I could not be more thankful for her steadiness!”
She also joked about taking up so much of Korie’s attention amid the sprawling Duck Dynasty family’s schedule.
“I apologize to the rest of the family for stealing the MVP for two weeks,” Sadie continued. “But hey, we needed her, and I did gain a whole new respect for her part-time job of talking on the phone with every family member throughout the day, and somehow still rocking the world in her other job too!”
This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
