Waking up for feedings in the middle of the night, napping during the day, wearing diapers, eating mashed foods—these are all things that babies eventually outgrow. As they develop, they learn coordination, control, and skills to function better in the world. So, when a friend suggests that your baby who has a hard time breastfeeding and thriving might have a tongue-tie, you wonder whether this issue is something else that will go away on its own. When it comes to a lip or tongue-tie, don’t try to postpone treatment! Keep reading to learn more about this problem and why it needs to be addressed sooner than later.
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