15/09/2026
5 common symptoms of tongue ties in babies
🌸Poor latch or difficulty latching: 
restricted tongue movement can make it harder for baby to achieve and maintain an effective latch.

🌸Sliding off the ni**le: 
baby may struggle to maintain the seal needed to stay comfortably attached.

🌸Fatigue or sleepiness during feeds:
when feeding requires more effort and work, babies may tire before they’ve transferred enough milk.

🌸Irritability while feeding: 
difficulty coordinating an effective feed can make feeding frustrating for baby.

🌸Poor weight gain: 
if milk transfer isn’t effective, baby may not be taking in enough milk despite spending plenty of time feeding.

And these are only some of the possible signs.

Importantly, tongue tie is never just about what the frenulum looks like, or one symptom in isolation. Diagnosis comes from putting the whole picture together: history, signs, symptoms, tissue tension and function.  

Since 2012, Dr Marján Jones has worked at the forefront of multidisciplinary care for oral restrictions in Australia. As a dental surgeon, IBCLC and practitioner trained in myofunctional therapy, she has brought together surgical care, infant feeding support, bodywork and therapy as part of a broader approach to function and development.
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Early intervention, functional assessment and care of the whole person (rather than treating a tie in isolation) remain central to her work.

If these symptoms sounds familiar, get a functional assessment by a qualified infant feeding professional and find out what support your baby actually needs. 


