Baby Acorn Clinic at Kube Medical — trusted family healthcare with expert infant feeding support.
Baby Acorn Clinic, now part of Kube Medical, provides expert tongue tie assessment and frenulotomy (tongue tie division) for babies under one year old. Families choose us for our experienced clinicians, supportive environment, and access to a wider team specialising in infant feeding and musculoskeletal care.
π Clinic appointments in Swindon — accessible from Bristol, Bath, and Oxford
π Home visits available on request, subject to practitioner availability
π Appointments vary based on clinician availability
πΆ All appointments include a full assessment, with treatment carried out during the same visit when appropriate
Many parents are uncertain whether a division is needed — that’s completely normal.
At Baby Acorn Clinic:
For parents wanting more information before booking, we offer a free drop-in infant clinic:ο»Ώ
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First and third Wednesday of each month
β° 1pm–3pm (no booking required)
π Dates appear on our homepage under “Events”
ο»ΏThis is an ideal opportunity to speak with a practitioner, ask questions, and gain reassurance.
π« We do not divide lip ties
π« We do not see babies over 12 months old
π A pre-appointment form must be completed before attending
π₯ CQC Registered – CRT1-21803005492
Appointments are suitable for babies under 1 year old. For babies aged 8–12 months, practitioners may discuss suitability before confirming treatment.
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Your visit includes:
Home visits are available on request, subject to practitioner availability.
We can also arrange a short practitioner callback where helpful.
Feeding difficulties are not always caused by tongue tie alone. Musculoskeletal factors, tension, or alignment issues can also affect latch and comfort.
Being part of Kube Medical means you have access to:
If your baby’s challenges are not solely due to tongue tie, we can help identify the root cause and direct you to the right support.
π Learn more about our Pregnancy & Paediatrics services
Founded by Cathy Gale, Baby Acorn Clinic has supported families for over a decade with a reputation for calm, evidence-based care for both breast- and bottle-feeding families.
Now part of Kube Medical, the clinic’s ethos continues with access to a broader, multidisciplinary team dedicated to family health.
Our tongue tie service is delivered by experienced clinicians with backgrounds in midwifery, paediatrics, feeding support, and infant health.
Meet the full team here
β Seen quickly — most babies are booked in within 7 days
β Same-day division when appropriate
β Clear communication and supportive care
β Follow-up included
β Access to multidisciplinary infant feeding and musculoskeletal experts
β CQC Registered clinic
We treat babies under 1 year old. For babies aged 8–12 months, a clinician may contact you first to discuss suitability.
No. Current guidance does not recommend lip tie division in infants.
Yes — when clinically appropriate, frenulotomy is performed during the same visit as the assessment.
The best starting point is our free infant clinic, where you can speak with a practitioner. If you prefer, you can book a full assessment directly.
Yes, on request and subject to practitioner availability.
Support is provided immediately after treatment, with additional advice via phone, video, or email as needed.
