Little Roo Lactation and Wellness

01/16/2026

With Love By the Ounce - Breastmilk Jewelry – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
Check out their breastmilk jewelry! Love!! 💕

01/16/2026

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Sharing bc I see this a lot and my 3rd had laryngomalacia and tongue tie- it took oral exercises, myofunctional therapy and release to improve but she would still occasionally compensate later as a toddler - oral airway can affect so much- not just feeding.
We finally saw ENT to remove adenoids and tonsils and snoring and bedwedding stopped almost immediately after- we will continue oral exercises when needed but this is a simple massage and lift under the chin to support correct tongue posture!

01/14/2026

A laugh can always boost seratonin, oxytocin and relax you prior to pumping! Had to share this bc I am now dying!!🤣🤣🤣

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01/14/2026

I use pacifiers with some babies to help suck training and encourage the palate to widen if the tongue is not yet elevating and suctioning to the roof of the mouth- you can also massage under the chin then push up and hold to encourage this- sucking is definitely a primitive reflex that is necessary for survival and held them initially crawl to the breast and find food although they’ve never eaten before.
Feeding is learned but they’ve had sucking patterns in utero for many months- Have you tried suck training yet? If your baby is not lifting the tongue when crying it’s time for an oral feeding evaluation- ❤️

01/14/2026

Mom rage or being angry in a situation you’re dealing with bc it’s not what you expected Isn’t shared about enough- postpartum - it is Ok- we will get through- it is all ok to say “we are all ok” in the moment but you don’t feel ok- the important thing is to reach out, ask for help or share how you feel-

12/29/2025

THIS!

🧐 “Why are so many babies tongue-tied now?” Let’s clear this up…

It might feel like everyone is talking about tongue ties these days- but that doesn’t mean they’re suddenly more common. 🤯

Here’s what’s actually going on 👇

Tongue ties (or ‘tethered oral tissues’/TOTs; tight, short, or restrictive frenums under the tongue) have always existed. What’s changed? Awareness.

As breastfeeding becomes more common (👏 yes to that!), more parents are seeking support from IBCLCs and pediatric providers. And naturally, that means more tongue ties are being identified.

But here’s the tricky part:
There’s no single, standardized way to assess tongue ties. It’s a functional issue, not just anatomical—which means what looks “normal” might still cause feeding challenges.

That’s why some ties get missed. Especially with bottle-fed babies where symptoms can be more subtle. 🍼

Do I think that all babies with feeding problems have tongue ties? Absolutely not! There are so many things that affect your baby’s oral function. Checking for ties is just one part of the puzzle.

So no- tongue ties aren’t suddenly an epidemic. We’re just finally looking closer, asking the right questions, and supporting parents better. 💪

✨ Have questions about tongue ties and feeding? I’m here to help.
Drop a “TIE” in the comments and I’ll reach out about how a 1:1 consult can give you clarity and support.

12/24/2025

It’s FLU season!
Keep up the good work mamas!

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