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The Oral Tie Symptoms Checklist
Feeding struggles can leave you second-guessing yourself. This free checklist helps you spot the most common signs of tongue, lip, and buccal ties, in your baby and in you, so you can walk into a consultation feeling informed and heard.
What’s inside
The Signs We Look For, in Plain Language
No heavy jargon and no fear. Just the everyday clues that something might be making feeding harder than it needs to be.
Infant Feeding Signs
- Clicking or smacking sounds while nursing
- A shallow latch that slips off the breast
- Slow or stalled weight gain
- Frequent reflux, spit-up, gas, or fussiness
- Falling asleep at the breast before finishing
- Long feeds that leave baby still hungry
Signs for Parents
- Nipple pain or soreness that lingers between feeds
- Creased, flattened, or lipstick-shaped nipples after nursing
- A dip in milk supply or feeling like baby never empties the breast
What to Do Next
- Note which signs feel familiar so you can describe them clearly
- Trust your instincts: you know your baby’s feeding better than anyone
- Bring the checklist to a consultation for a gentle, whole-baby evaluation
How to use it
Three Gentle Steps From Worry to Clarity
You do not have to have the answers before you reach out. The checklist is simply a starting point for a conversation.
Check what you notice
Mark the infant and parent signs that match your experience. Even a few checked boxes are worth talking through.
Bring it to us
Share your notes at a consultation. Not every baby needs a release, and we will help you understand what your signs may mean.