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F A Y E | tongue tie ~ reflux ~ colic
Advanced Tongue Tie Practitioner and infant feeding nurse
UN-normalising unsettled babies
Addressing the underlying cause
Consultations & Handbook available!

Hey 👋 I thought it was about time I re-introduced myself. It’s been a while and so many followers come and go as they mo...
20/07/2024

Hey 👋

I thought it was about time I re-introduced myself. It’s been a while and so many followers come and go as they move in and out of the baby stages. Although I do have some OG followers - thanks guys!

I’m Faye; I’m a Registered Nurse and have been since 2014. I’ve worked in a number of roles within the NHS including A&E, ITU, Haematology, Oncology and acute medical assessment.

When my daughter came along; my entire world was rocked to places I didn’t know existed. We battled through severe colic, tongue tie, allergies, reflux, terrible sleep, feeding challenges and more; all whilst in lockdown. I came out of it, completely and utterly broken - but also with a drive and passion deeper than I’d ever felt before.

I ploughed every ounce of time, energy and money into training and setting up what was “Rockabye Reflux”, which then evolved into Rockabye Hub; because all of this goes way beyond reflux.

And now Mali is 4 - I can’t quite believe how much things have changed, grown and evolved. I’ve got my own premises, I’ve helped hundreds and hundreds of families and I’ve sort of got a work-life balance back (although I’m forever working on this because self-employed life is hard!)

I’ve recently found myself back into fitness and the gym which is where you will find me when I’m not at clinic or parenting; and it’s been the best thing I’ve done for my mental health and overall happiness.

I’m a chocolate lover, sing your heart out in the car, and ride or die friendship type of gal and I am ALWAYS up for a good old cuppa and a chat.

And that’s about all I can think of for now; drop me a 👋 in the comments whether you’re new to my page, an OG follower or just dropping by for this season! 👇

❓What can we learn from this ❓🤯 SO much. It’s not necessarily something we can fix over instagram but my hope is that th...
20/07/2024

❓What can we learn from this ❓

🤯 SO much. It’s not necessarily something we can fix over instagram but my hope is that this gives you hope. If you are in the thick of tongue tie, feeding challenges, scar tissue, oral functional challenges; whatever it may be; there is hope.

🙌 Find your tribe of support. Find someone who gets it.

❌ Scar tissue is not the enemy; we just need to be looking deeper.

🔈 Massive shoutout to Baby J and his parents who were the most wonderful advocates for their little one. Thank you for trusting the process. Thank you for trusting me to support you!

Hey families,just dropping this on the grid to say you got this!! 💛We see you💛It’s not all in your head 💛It’s bloody har...
20/03/2023

Hey families,

just dropping this on the grid to say you got this!!

💛We see you

💛It’s not all in your head

💛It’s bloody hard at times

💛You are not alone on this journey

💛You know your baby best, keep advocating for your little one.

Sending all the love,
Faye & Carmelle 💛

Scar tissue remodelling 💥💥This post speaks for itself…Take a good look at how this baby presented to clinic and swipe ac...
16/01/2023

Scar tissue remodelling

💥💥This post speaks for itself…

Take a good look at how this baby presented to clinic and swipe across to see how they progressed before they left clinic. 👀👀

Remodelling scar tissue occurs through adequate tongue movement and optimising function. Movement and tongue space helps the scar tissue to become more supple. If the tongue isn’t moving wel, the muscular structures contract and tighten and the scar tissue becomes a more sturdy/tight structure, further impacting the mobility.

‼️A reminder scar tissue can take up to 18 months to 2 years to heal, so the potential for it to tighten, and oral function deteriorate can occur many months after a tongue tie division.

Breastfeeding or bottle feeding alone is not the answer IF the latch is consistently shallow. As the muscles are not moving and engaging optimally therefore optimal mobility is limited. 🤱🏽🍼

😵‍💫 The consistent symptoms that show up at any point in time, maybe an indicator to seek further support and assessment.

The symptoms are your baby’s way of communicating that something may be a little off. 👶🏼

The inner feeling voice within, is your instinct telling you you’re right 💛

It’s ok to seek support and also ok to seek a second or third opinion if you need.

Advice to ignore for an unsettled baby…Scroll along the slides to see some classics I’ve heard myself and that others ar...
10/10/2022

Advice to ignore for an unsettled baby…

Scroll along the slides to see some classics I’ve heard myself and that others are frequently told!

I used to feel like I was losing my mind when I would raise concerns about Mali. And I frequently see parents who feel relieved in clinic that they are “not going mad”. With different views, opinions and ideas, parenting an unsettled baby can feel more than overwhelming.

What’s the worst advice you’ve been given for an unsettled baby? 👇

Where to begin with reflux…There are many contributing factors to reflux but the most helpful place to start if your bab...
03/10/2022

Where to begin with reflux…

There are many contributing factors to reflux but the most helpful place to start if your baby is struggling, is with a feeding and tongue tie assessment.

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Tongue Function and Weaning ⁉️Did you know how the tongue moves and functions is a key element in how babies transition ...
26/09/2022

Tongue Function and Weaning

⁉️Did you know how the tongue moves and functions is a key element in how babies transition to solid food?

We see many babies who have had a tongue tie divided previously, or were told that their tongue tie was only mild and won’t cause a problem, as well as babies with no tongue tie but tension or low tone, begin to show symptoms when it comes to their weaning to solid food journey.

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It can sometimes be difficult for parents to know if a baby is having challenges with solids at first because it’s something new right?

We also hear:

“solids are for fun until age 1”

“Stay on mushy/purée foods, they’ll get there”

“As long as they’re still drinking milk and gaining weight they will be fine”

So at what point does it become a concern? When should you reach out for further support?

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and have worked to pull together a webinar to cover this topic in more detail.

We look at what is expected at different ages in terms of physiology and developmental milestones, we go further into what signs and symptoms might prompt you to seek further support and what you can do in the interim if you have concerns.

How did a tongue tie or oral dysfunction impact your baby starting solids? Share in the comments below 👇

Tongue Tie Signs & SymptomsIt can feel so confusing when you’ve been told your baby has got a tongue tie, then they have...
12/09/2022

Tongue Tie Signs & Symptoms

It can feel so confusing when you’ve been told your baby has got a tongue tie, then they haven’t, then they might do, then they do but it doesn’t need cutting.

So I thought I’d make a list so you can see some of the main signs and symptoms of tongue tie. The list is not exhaustive and there can be others too. Your baby also doesn’t need to have every symptom to warrant an assessment.

What signs and symptoms does/did your baby have?

It’s okay not to be okay. Inspired me to remind you that this is definitely true. I felt this so much yesterday. Crying,...
26/08/2022

It’s okay not to be okay.

Inspired me to remind you that this is definitely true. I felt this so much yesterday. Crying, tantrums, sensory overload (for both of us). I felt like it was my way of parenting which was causing her behaviour.

Perhaps I shouldn’t send her to nursery.

Maybe I go on my phone too much.

I haven’t played with her enough.

I don’t have good enough boundaries in place.

Or one of the other many pieces of mum guilt that seemed to enter my head.

But the truth is; it could have been any one of those things. Or it could have just been a bad day. I didn’t need to beat myself up. Yet I did. I didn’t need to feel stupid for crying in Asda. But I did.

Parenting is hard. We are so far from unsettled baby days. But each stage brings about new challenges, trials and tests. Our children push us to our greatest limits. But they also teach us our greatest lessons.

So in amongst it all, if you’re not feeling okay or 100% every single day; it’s okay. Keep going, you got this.

Tag someone who needs to see this today ❤️

Feeding Aversion👨‍🍼🤱 Whether it’s breast or bottle, aversion can be incredibly stressful. Screaming at the sight of brea...
18/07/2022

Feeding Aversion

👨‍🍼🤱 Whether it’s breast or bottle, aversion can be incredibly stressful. Screaming at the sight of breast or bottle - there’s usually a reason for it.

🤷‍♀️ If it’s a new behaviour that’s come on all of a sudden; look at what’s changed. For example is baby unwell, had their vaccinations, or have you changed perfume or deodorant? Are they teething?

⏰ If it’s been building gradually over a period of time; we need to look deeper and get to the underlying cause? We need to always think about pressure and whether there is an association there too.

💫 And remember - it’s not your fault!

3 things to look out for when feeding your baby… 1. Dribbling milk - breast or bottle! If a baby is not maintaining a co...
14/07/2022

3 things to look out for when feeding your baby…

1. Dribbling milk - breast or bottle! If a baby is not maintaining a complete seal around the ni**le or teat; there will be a reason why. With bottle feeding it can be more visible like the photo in the slides. With breastfeeding it can show up that baby has a wet mouth, under your breasts feel wet after feeding or that you’re having to use a muslin to catch the milk during feeds.
2. Pinched lips. When breastfeeding; this can be positioning and attachment related. When bottle feeding, it could be the bottle type or teat shape or the position you’re feeding in. But if you’ve altered all of this and feel like no matter what; your baby can not get a wide, deep latch - it’s a flag that something else might be going on.
3. Tires easily. Is your baby feeding a little then falling straight to sleep with every feed? Are you having to constantly keep them awake with every feed? If you’re breastfeeding, does it feel like they’re not really swallowing?

Swipe the slides to see what to do and let me know if this was helpful in the comments!

Shallow latch in the older babyWhen we look at tongue function from a holistic and functional perspective; amazing thing...
08/07/2022

Shallow latch in the older baby

When we look at tongue function from a holistic and functional perspective; amazing things can happen!

If you’re struggling with this or any symptoms are showing up for you like the ones listed on the post; start with the latching the older baby webinar on my website. Click on the link in bio, visit website, then tap on resources! Myself and have had some awesome feedback and it can help you think more about what’s going on for your little one.

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