Infants with tongue-tie may have difficulty latching onto the breast, causing pain for the mother and inadequate milk transfer. They might also exhibit a clicking sound while feeding.

Yes, because tongue-tie can interfere with effective breastfeeding, babies may not get enough milk, leading to poor weight gain.

A tongue-tie restricts the movement of the tongue due to the short, tight frenulum, making it difficult for the baby to stick out their tongue.

This shape is often seen in tongue-tied infants due to the tethering effect of the frenulum at the tip of the tongue.

Tongue-tie can cause difficulties in coordinating sucking and swallowing, leading to gagging or choking.

Yes, because ineffective feeding due to tongue-tie can lead to hunger and frustration, resulting in frequent crying.

Yes, a clicking noise during breastfeeding is a common sign of tongue-tie, indicating improper latch and suction.

Babies with tongue-tie may take longer to feed and require more frequent sessions because they are unable to effectively transfer milk.

While less common, tongue-tie can also impact bottle feeding, causing similar issues with latch and effective milk transfer.

Babies with tongue-tie might expend extra energy trying to feed effectively, causing them to tire quickly and fall asleep during feeding sessions.