1. Tongue-tie is a form of shyness that stops children from speaking.
■ False. Tongue-tie is a problem that occurs when babies have too tight a piece of skin attaching the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
2. It makes it difficult for a baby to feed.
■ True. It can make it hard for the baby to latch on to the nipple if being breastfed. And it can be uncomfortable for the mother.
3. The condition is rare.
■ False. It affects 3-10 per cent of babies, and is more common in boys than girls.
4. Treatment is long and involves operations and physio.
■ False. It is a simple and painless procedure to cut the tight skin and is often performed on babies without giving anaesthetic.
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