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Practical, clinically grounded video guides for parents navigating tongue tie โ€” from first suspicions through to feeding your baby with confidence. Developed by the team at the National Tongue Tie Centre, Clonmel.

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Feeding
Feeding my baby
Breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and technique guides
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Assessment
Before the procedure
Understanding tongue tie and what to expect
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Recovery
After the procedure
Optimising outcome and supporting recovery
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Symptoms
Something isn't right
Reflux, colic, and other concerns
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Free guide

What is tongue tie?

If you have found yourself here after a difficult feed, a worried Google search, or a comment from a midwife or health visitor โ€” this is the right place to start. This free video guide gives you a clear, honest explanation of what tongue tie is, how it affects babies and children, and why it is so frequently missed or incompletely treated.

No jargon. No alarm. Just the clinical picture, explained plainly by the team at the National Tongue Tie Centre.

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What this guide covers
โœ“ What tongue tie is โ€” and what it isn't
โœ“ How tongue tie affects feeding, breathing, and body tension
โœ“ Why tongue tie is so often missed, dismissed, or incompletely treated
โœ“ What a comprehensive assessment involves โ€” and what to look for in a provider
โœ“ The difference between frenectomy and frenuloplasty, explained for parents
Developed from clinical practice at the National Tongue Tie Centre โ€” where over 1,000 families are seen each year.
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๐Ÿผ  Feeding guides

Feeding your baby

Practical video guides covering breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and the techniques that support your baby's feeding whether or not a tongue tie procedure is planned or has taken place.

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Signs of a Good Feed โ€” and a Poor One
How do you know if your baby is feeding well? This video guide walks you through what a well-coordinated suck-swallow-breathe cycle looks like, the signs during and after a feed that suggest something isn't right, and when to seek a clinical assessment.
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Suck Swallow Training
A step-by-step video guide to the oral exercises and techniques that help your baby develop a stronger, more coordinated suck. Used before and after tongue tie procedures to support feeding and reduce compensatory patterns.
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How to Bottle Feed Your Tongue Tie Baby
Paced feeding, teat selection, positioning, and the techniques that make bottle feeding calmer and more comfortable โ€” for babies with a tongue tie and those who have recently had a release.
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How to Optimise Breastfeeding with Tongue Tie
Positioning, latch, and the practical adjustments that can make a meaningful difference to breastfeeding comfort and effectiveness โ€” whether you are waiting for assessment, preparing for surgery, or recovering from a release.
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Bottle Aversion
Why some babies resist or refuse the bottle โ€” and what to do about it. A practical guide to understanding feeding aversion in the context of tongue tie, with strategies to help your baby feed more calmly and comfortably.
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Yoga Ball Exercises for Your Tongue Tie Baby
A video guide to the yoga ball (gymball) exercises used by the NTTC team to help release body tension and support your baby's oral function. Shown step by step โ€” safe, practical, and effective for home use.
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๐Ÿ”  Before the procedure

Understanding tongue tie and what to expect

Guides for parents who are in the process of seeking assessment or preparing for a tongue tie procedure โ€” covering what the assessment involves, what the procedure options are, and how to prepare your baby.

Free guide
What is Tongue Tie?
A clear, clinical explanation of what tongue tie is, how it affects feeding and function, and why it is so frequently missed or incompletely treated. The starting point for every parent who has questions.
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Preparing Your Baby for Tongue Tie Surgery
What to do in the days and weeks before a tongue tie procedure to give your baby the best possible start โ€” feeding preparation, bodywork, and what to expect on the day itself.
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๐Ÿ’š  After the procedure

Supporting recovery and optimising outcome

The procedure is only one part of the journey. These guides cover what happens after โ€” wound care, rehabilitation exercises, and what to do if feeding hasn't improved as expected.

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Diamond Care
A video guide to post-procedure care after tongue tie treatment โ€” what normal healing looks like, how to perform wound stretches correctly, and the signs that suggest you should contact your clinical team.
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Why Isn't Feeding Improving After the Release?
One of the most distressing questions parents face after a tongue tie procedure. This guide explains the most common reasons feeding doesn't improve immediately, what realistic recovery looks like, and what to do next.
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โ“  Symptoms & concerns

When something isn't right

Guides for parents whose baby has symptoms that may โ€” or may not โ€” be related to tongue tie. Clear, honest information to help you understand what's happening and what to do next.

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Reflux and Tongue Tie
The relationship between tongue tie and reflux is real but frequently misunderstood. This guide explains when reflux may have an oral dysfunction component, what that means for management, and what you can do to support your baby in the meantime.
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Cow's Milk Protein Allergy and Tongue Tie
CMPA and tongue tie can present with overlapping symptoms โ€” and one can mask the other. This guide helps parents understand the difference, what questions to ask their clinical team, and how to navigate a diagnosis that may involve both.
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Formula Choice for Your Tongue Tie Baby
Not all formulas are equal for babies with oral dysfunction. This guide covers what to consider when choosing a formula alongside a tongue tie diagnosis, and how to transition between feeding methods with minimal distress.
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Not sure where to start?
Book a free Concerns Call.

If you have questions about your baby's feeding or whether tongue tie may be a factor โ€” and you're not sure which guide is right for you, or whether you need a clinical assessment โ€” the National Tongue Tie Centre offers a free 15-minute Concerns Call. A member of the clinical team will listen to your concerns and advise you on the right next step.

The NTTC also has a full library of symptom information at tonguet.ie โ€” covering breastfeeding pain, poor latch, reflux, colic, speech difficulties, and more.

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Start here

Not sure where to begin?

Start with the free guide โ€” What is Tongue Tie? It covers the clinical picture clearly, without jargon or alarm, and will help you understand where you are in the journey and what to do next.