What is it with journalists? Back in January I spoke to Samira Shackle from The Times about tongue-tie division in babies. I kept notes of that conversation. She gave the impression she was going to produce a carefully researched, balanced article on the topic. I think most readers will agree she hasn’t. Certainly, the parents…
All babies will have periods where they are unsettled, cry and ‘fuss.’ This is normal behaviour. Babies don’t have the power of language so they ‘fuss’ to let us know something isn’t right or they need something. Common reasons are overtiredness, too much stimulation, and wanting to be held to feel safe and connected to…
I admin a support group on Facebook for parents with tongue-tie babies and this question is often asked. On that group we don’t allow the posting of photos for ‘diagnosis’ or for unqualified opinions by the public because assessment of tongue-tie pre and post division should include as assessment of tongue function and feeding. Photographs…