1) In chemistry and physics, an element is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler components by any non-nuclear chemical reaction.
Tips for feeding a baby with a cleft palate. 1  Observe your infant for a period of sucking, followed by a swallow and a brief period of breathing. Do not squeeze the bottle during the swallowing or breathing phase.  Keep the bottle tilted so the nipple is always full of milk.
Several factors may increase the likelihood of a baby developing a cleft lip and cleft palate, including: 1  Family history. Parents with a family history of cleft lip or cleft palate face a higher risk of having a baby with a cleft. 2  Race.