I think my 18 week old might have a tongue tie, though this could just be me reading too much on the internet and jumping to conclusions. He has always fed frequently, every 1 - 2 hours during the day and has now started doing similar at night. He's also getting fussier when feeding and seems frustrated.
I have checked a couple of websites and he does have the following 'symptoms' -
Doesn't stick his tongue out to copy you doing it, though he does do it of his own accord.
Heart shaped tip to tongue. Not pronounced but has definite 'dint' in the tip.
Fussiness
Have recently had a couple of milk blisters.
Loses latch, especially when feeding in public ie out of his comfort zone! I struggle with positioning.
Wind
Often falls asleep feeding only to wake up hungry soon after.
However I guess some of these things are just common in babies anyway. Also the following things don't fit the picture:
Have had no nipple pain until recently
No clicking when feeding
Good weight gain - is only 2nd centile but is following curve perfectly
Until recently does seem to feed normally most of the time.
Just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience? I would like to have him checked, but is there any point going to the GP as it seems a lot of cases go undiagnosed
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Possible tongue tie, who do I see?
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Cydonia · 28/09/2012 16:11
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