Supporting Oral Function After Tongue Tie: How the Bebe Myo Munchee Can Help Babies 5–18 Months
If your baby is between 5 and 18 months and has a suspected or diagnosed tongue tie, it’s common to be navigating feeding difficulties, dribbling, disrupted sleep, or challenges when starting solids. Many parents wonder what else may support comfort, coordination, and oral development during this stage.
It’s not always just about releasing a tongue tie. Tongue function influences the whole oral system — including the lips, cheeks, jaw, and airway. For some babies, gentle support after a release or once restrictions have been identified can help encourage more balanced oral patterns over time.
One tool that some families explore as part of this support is the BEBE Myo Munchee.
What is the Bebe Myo Munchee?
The BEBE Myo Munchee is a soft, chewable oral appliance made from medical-grade silicone. Babies use it through playful chewing — a natural movement that can help bring awareness to the lips, cheeks, tongue, and jaw.
Chewing is more than a milestone — it’s a developmental skill. Rhythmic chewing can support oral awareness and encourage patterns like:
Lips coming together comfortably
The tongue resting up toward the roof of the mouth
More coordinated swallowing
Gradual interest in exploring textures and solids
These are all gentle foundations for developing feeding skills, oral tone, and airway support — especially relevant during the months when babies are transitioning to solids and exploring new movements of the mouth.
Why Tongue-Tied Babies May Benefit from a Myo Munchee
When tongue mobility is limited, babies often use other muscles to compensate. This can look like:
Working very hard with the lips or cheeks
Dribbling or fatigue during feeding
Difficulty coordinating swallowing
Mouth-open posture
If a release has taken place (or if one is being considered), supporting oral function afterwards can help the tongue and surrounding structures learn new patterns. The BEBE Myo Munchee is sometimes used in this context as part of a broader oral function support plan, not as a stand-alone fix.
Its role is generally to encourage exploration, not to force correction.
You Can Only Get the Bebe Munchee Through a Certified Practitioner
Because safety, size, and individual suitability matter, the BEBE is not sold online or over-the-counter.
A certified BEBE practitioner will:
Assess your baby’s oral function
Determine whether the BEBE is appropriate
Fit the correct size
Demonstrate safe introduction in a calm, playful way
Tailor guidance to your baby’s unique feeding and developmental stage
This ensures the tool is used gently, safely, and with purpose.
Common Signs Your Baby May Benefit From the BEBE Myo Munchee
A consultation may be worth exploring if your baby (5–18 months) is:
Dribbling often or preferring mouth-open breathing
Gagging or coughing with textured solids
Showing little interest in chewing
Struggling with lip seal during feeding or play
Waking frequently or snoring
Has had a tongue tie release but still finding feeding or solids tricky
You don’t need a confirmed diagnosis — just curiosity and a desire to support your baby’s comfort and developmen
Book a Bebe Munchee Consultation
As a Certified BEBE Myo Munchee Practitioner, I offer a supportive 15-minute consultation where we will assess suitability, ensure correct sizing, and guide you in how to introduce and use the tool safely at home.
You’ll leave with:
A clear, individualised plan
Gentle, developmentally-appropriate instructions
Confidence in how to support your baby’s oral function day-to-day
