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15/10/2025

Milk Storage Capacity.

Some have a larger milk storage capacity. Some have a smaller storage capacity. It's not related to breast size!
Both can make enough milk for their baby as long as they follow their baby's cues and feed responsively, and there are no underlying health issues that may cause low supply.

If you imagine a large 4×4 and a small car both travelling from Plymouth to Edinburgh. The large 4x4 may have to stop twice to refuel. The small car may need to stop four times. However, they both get to Edinburgh and probably use a similar amount of fuel in total.

It's the same with breastfeeding. The average baby breastfeeds around 11 times in 24 hours, but the range of normal is quite vast. Some babies will be ok with one breast every 2-3 hours and other babies will need both breasts every 90 mins. But as long as you follow your baby's needs and your baby is feeding efficiently, you should make enough milk with either feeding pattern (assuming none of those underlying health concerns). Feeds are also not evenly spaced throughout the day/night. There may be times they cluster and times they have a longer stretch.

If you're unsure about how frequently your baby is feeding, keep an eye on nappy output and weight gain. We like to see 6 wet nappies a day from day 6 onwards and at least 2 poos a day up to 6 weeks (after that some babies reduce the frequency of poos and this is ok).

Seek some breastfeeding support if you're still unsure and make sure everything is going ok.
You can find local free face to face support by googling "Breastfeeding Support" and your postcode and see what's available in your area.
Or book an IBCLC consultation for 1:1 help in your home. Or book a video call with me.

Is your baby a 2 b**b or a 1 b**b baby?
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15/10/2025

21/07/2025

Class 1? Class 4? Let’s clear it up 👅

When we talk about tongue-tie classification, we’re talking about location — not severity.

👉 The classification system (like Coryllos or Kotlow) tells us where the frenulum inserts on the underside of the tongue.
• Class 1 inserts near the tip of the tongue
• Class 2 inserts just behind the tip
• Class 3–4 are farther back toward the base

📍 But this doesn’t tell us how tight, restrictive, or impactful the tie is.

💡 So how is severity actually determined?

✔️ Function.
✔️ Mobility.
✔️ Symptoms in the infant (and often the lactating parent).
✔️ Ability to lift, extend, cup, and lateralize the tongue.
✔️ How the baby feeds, swallows, and handles milk flow.

You can have a Class 2 tie that causes no feeding issues… and a Class 4 tie that severely restricts movement.

🔍 That’s why a full functional assessment is key — not just a visual glance.

Classification = location
Severity = function + impact

If you’re not sure what your baby’s tongue-tie means for feeding, speech, or oral development — connect with a skilled IBCLC, pediatric dentist, or bodyworker who understands both structure and function.

20/07/2025

Love this 🙂