New baby - is the tongue too big?

[crabby]

Sorry to ask a really daft questions, but my LO was born 5 weeks early and since birth has almost always had her tongue poking out (now 4 weeks old). She does put it away sometimes, but I am just worried that it is too big or may be another undelying problem.

Thanks for your help with this apparently trivial question, but is very importnant to me.

[RedHead81]

My DS1 did that too - when he went for his 6wk check the doc did ask "has he always done that?" - yes he had - he's fine though - A little cheeky at times, but aren't all 3yr olds!?

[Romy7]

crabby - when dd1 was born they took her away and did lots of tests because her tongue was so huge... she's 8 now and fine - still has a big tongue though, but has learnt to keep it in her mouth mostly! mention it at 6 week check and i'm sure they will reassure you xx

[crabby]

Thank you - I know it seems daft but hearing others have experienced the same problem is reassuring!