{"id":173,"date":"2024-11-06T01:59:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T01:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.floridatongue.com\/blog\/?p=173"},"modified":"2024-12-20T02:24:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:24:25","slug":"lip-tie-and-how-it-an-affect-infants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.floridatongue.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/06\/lip-tie-and-how-it-an-affect-infants\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can a Lip-Tie Affect My Baby?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you a new parent who just recently welcomed your little one into the world? This can be an exciting time as you begin to embrace your new role; however, it can also be challenging, especially if your baby has a lip-tie<\/a>. Although you may be currently unaware of the potential problems this can cause, it\u2019s important to know the signs so that you can seek professional help. Read on to discover how a lip-tie can negatively affect your infant and what you can do to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Lip-Tie\u2019s Effect on Babies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you plan to breastfeed or bottle-feed your new baby, you may wonder if all the fussiness and difficulty you\u2019re experiencing are normal. While some cases require a \u201csee what works and what doesn\u2019t work\u201d approach (i.e., using the right type of bottle nipple, getting into the right breastfeeding position, etc.), other instances point to a more serious issue \u2013 a lip-tie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lip-tie is the restricted band of tissue that exists behind the upper lip and prevents a child from being able to move this part of their mouth freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are a few of the ways this restricted band of tissue can create problems for your baby:<\/p>\n\n\n\n