Tongue tie is when the small piece of skin under a baby’s tongue, is shorter or tighter than usual. This can make it harder for your baby to move their tongue. If you're struggling or having any difficulties, reach out for support.
It can make all the difference.
Tongue tie affects about one-in-10 babies and can run in families.
Some babies with tongue-tie are still able to latch on and feed well. If your baby is gaining weight steadily after the first two weeks and appears alert when they’re awake. From five days old, they will have at least six heavy, wet nappies and two dirty nappies in 24 hours.
If you’re finding feeding painful, or your baby is having trouble latching or staying latched, or you are worried your baby is not getting enough milk, speak to your midwife or health visitor. They can help you explore whether tongue-tie might be the cause and give you the right support.
More help
You can find some more information on tongue tie in our flyer.
Read more about tongue tie from NCT.org.uk or from the Association of Tongue-tie Practitioners (ATP) which also has a directory of NHS tongue-tie practitioners.