Is your newborn having symptoms like:
- acting irritable or fussy during or after feeding?
- having difficulty creating a secure latch during nursing?
- losing weight or having poor weight gain?
- forming blisters or cracks on their lips?
- acid reflux or frequently spitting up after feedings?
- colic or overall fussiness?
What are common tongue tie symptoms?
The symptoms of tongue tie are varied and can differ depending on the person and their age.
You may notice that your baby is:
- acting irritable or fussy during or after feeding
- having difficulty creating a secure latch during nursing
- losing weight or having poor weight gain
- falling off the breast frequently during nursing
If you are nursing your baby, you may notice:
- breast pain
- plugged milk ducts (which can lead to mastitis)
- engorgement
- cracked or blistered nipples
- a feeling that your baby is chewing or biting on the breast
- recurrent thrush or infections
You might notice that your toddler is having:
- difficulty chewing food
- difficulty swallowing
- sleep issues
- difficulty making sounds such as d, l, n t, th, s and z
- trouble cleaning bits of food off of the teeth with the tongue
- chronic sinus infection
- chronic ear infection
- open-mouth breathing
- snoring
- cavities
- oral hygiene issues
